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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponding to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock, DO NOT immerse this
appliance including power base, in water or any other liquid.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is
used by or near children.
• Unplug the power base from the power outlet when not in use,
before repositioning and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• DO NOt operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner. Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized
service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
• DO NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer;
they may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• DO NOT place the kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
• Ensure that the kettle is properly located on the power base
before plugging into the wall or switching on. To disconnect, turn
control to “O” then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Remove the kettle from power base before filling or pouring. DO
NOT attempt to remove the kettle from the power base until it is
switched off, manually or automatically.
• Use the kettle only with the power base supplied and vice versa.
• DO NOT use appliance for other than intended use.
• Put the kettle on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid
interruption of air flow underneath the appliance.
• Hot water can cause serious serious burns. Be careful when the
kettle contains hot water.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the heating cycle.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments; bed and
breakfast type environments.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS:
WARNING:
• Hot water can cause serious burns. Be careful when the kettle contains hot water.
• Never fill the kettle beyond the maximum level indication. If the kettle has been
overfilled, boiling water may be ejected from the spout and cause scalding.
1. Place the electric kettle well back from the edge of the counter.
2. This kettle is intended for boiling WATER ONLY. Do not heat any other liquid or
attempt to cook any food in this appliance.
3. NEVER place the kettle NEAR HOT SURFACES.
4. Hand wash only. NO DISHWASHER SAFE PARTS.
5. Do not hold the switch on as this may damage the auto shut-off mechanism.
6. Hold top of lid when pouring from the electric kettle.
7. Do not open the lid while the water is heating up or boiling. Be careful when you open
the lid immediately after the water has boiled: the steam that comes out of the kettle is
very hot.
8. Do not touch the body of the kettle during and some time after use, as it gets very hot.
Always lift the kettle by its handle.
9. Do not immerse the kettle or power base in water or any other liquid.
CLEAN YOUR ELECTRIC KETTLE BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Wash the inside of the kettle and lid with mild detergent and water. Rinse each part
thoroughly. Do not immerse the kettle or power base in water or any other liquid. They
are not dishwasher safe.
2. Before connecting to a power source, make sure your mains supply voltage is the
same as the one indicated on the appliance. Connect the plug to a suitable power
outlet and make sure that the power cord does not overhang the work surface. Excess
power cord can be stored in the power base.
3. Remove the electric kettle from the power base and open the lid.
4. Fill the electric kettle with water up to the “MAX” water level mark and replace the lid.
Plug power base into power outlet. Place kettle into power base. Turn the switch ON by
pressing down on to “I” position. The switch and the water level window will illuminate.
5. When boiling completes, pour out the water and rinse the kettle once more.
6. Your electric kettle is now ready for use.
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