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Getting the best from your new kettle...
Safety first
Always pour water slowly and carefully to prevent the
splashing of scalding water.
Empty the water out of the kettle after first boiling
To clean away any deposits that are left in the kettle after
the manufacturing process.
Descale as appropriate for the hardness of the water in
your area
It is important to descale as the performance of the kettle
for auto switch-off will be impaired.
Fast boil kettles perform differently
If your kettle is a fast boil model, it may sound louder
during boiling, and switch off suddenly with no after noise -
this is normal.
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
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Always locate your appliance away from the edge of the
worktop.
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Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat surface.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors or near water.
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WARNING: Do not place the appliance onto a metal tray
or metal surface whilst in use.
Mains lead
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Do not let the mains lead hang over the edge of the
worktop where a child could reach it.
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Do not let the lead run across an open space e.g. between a
low socket and table.
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Do not let the lead run across a cooker or other hot area
which might damage the cable.
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The mains lead should reach from the socket to the base
unit without straining the connections.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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WARNING: To protect against fire, electric shock and
personal injury do not immerse cord, plug and appliance
in water or any other liquid.
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WARNING: 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.
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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.
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Always pour hot water slowly and carefully without tipping
the appliance too fast to prevent splashing and spillage.
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Extreme caution must be used when moving a appliance
containing hot liquid.
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Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles or knobs.
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Always close the lid if applicable and always have the filter
in place, otherwise the kettle may not switch off
automatically and may spit out boiling water.
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Avoid contact with emitting steam when the water is boiling
or just after it has switched off.
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Take care if opening the lid of the appliance when hot.
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Do not open the lid whilst the water is boiling.
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If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.
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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.
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Unplug from the outlet before cleaning.
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Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.
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Caution: Insure that the kettle is switched off before remov-
ing it from its stand.
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The appliance must not be immersed.
Children
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Never allow a child to operate this appliance.
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Children are vulnerable in the kitchen particularly when
unsupervised and if appliances are being used or cooking
is being carried out.
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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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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Treating scalds
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Run cold water over the affected area immediately. Do not
stop to remove clothing, get medical help quickly.
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