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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
•
This appliance is intended to
be used in household and
similar applications such as:
farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type
environments;
bed and breakfast type
environments.
It is not suitable for use in
staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments.
•
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,
its service agent or similarly
other qualified person 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.
•
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.
•
Do not fill above the MAX
mark, otherwise 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.
•
Do not move the kettle when
switched on.
•
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
it from its base.
•
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 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.
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