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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following common sense
safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of
injury or death and
secondly the danger of
damage to the appliance.
These are indicated in the
text by the following two
conventions:
WARNING: Danger to
the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to
the appliance!
In addition, we offer the
following safety advice.
Location
•
Always locate your
appliance away from the
edge of the worktop.
•
Ensure that the appliance is
used on a firm, flat surface.
•
Do not use the appliance
outdoors or near water.
•
WARNING: Do not place
the appliance onto a
metal tray or metal
surface whilst in use.
Mains lead
•
Do not let the mains lead
hang over the edge of the
worktop where a child
could reach it.
•
Do not let the lead run
across an open space, e.g.
between a low socket and
table.
•
Do not let the lead run
across a cooker or other
hot area which might
damage the cable.
•
The mains lead should
reach from the socket to
the base unit without
straining the connections.
•
If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer, it’s service
agent, or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
Personal safety
•
WARNING: To protect
against fire, electric
shock and personal
injury, do not immerse
cord, plug and
appliance in water or
any other liquid.
•
The appliance must not be
immersed.
•
Always keep the top of the
cordless base dry,
especially around the
connection area,
disconnect the power
supply before drying. Allow
to dry thoroughly before
reconnection to the power
supply.
•
Always pour hot water
slowly and carefully without
tipping the appliance too
fast to prevent splashing
and spillage.
•
Extreme caution must be
used when moving a
appliance containing hot
liquid.
•
Do not touch hot surfaces,
use handles or knobs.
•
Always close the lid if
applicable and always have
the filter in place.
•
Avoid contact with emitting
steam when the water is
boiling or just after it has
switched off.
•
Take care if opening the lid
of the appliance when hot.
•
Do not open the lid whilst
the water is boiling.
•
If the kettle is overfilled,
boiling water may be
ejected.
•
Do not hold the switch in
the ON position or tamper
with the switch to fix it in
the ON position as this may
cause damage to the
switch-off mechanism.
•
Unplug from the outlet
before cleaning.
•
Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.
•
Ensure that the kettle is
switched off before
removing from it’s stand.
•
This appliance is not
intended for use by
persons (including children)
with reduced physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been
given supervision or
instruction concerning the
use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their
safety.
Children
•
Never allow a child to
operate this appliance.
•
Children are vulnerable in
the kitchen, particularly
when unsupervised and if
appliances are being used
or cooking is being carried
out.
•
Teach children to be aware
of dangers in the kitchen,
warn them of the dangers
of reaching up to areas
where they cannot see
properly or should not be
reaching.
•
Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
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