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Safety instructions
Thank you for purchasing a T-Fal kettle. Read the instructions that apply to most of our models carefully
and keep them to hand.
- This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply
with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
- Only use your kettle for boiling drinking water.
- Only plug the appliance into an earthed mains socket, or into an electrical extension lead with an integrated earth
connection. Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate of the appliance corresponds to that of the mains
voltage. You are advised not to use a multiple adapter plug.
- Do not use the kettle when you have wet hands or bare feet
- Take care not to place the kettle and its base on a hot surface, such as a hot plate, or to use it near a naked flame.
- Immediately remove the mains plug if you notice that the kettle is not operating correctly.
- Do not pull on the power cord to remove the mains plug.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or work surface in order to prevent the appliance from
falling.
- Always remain vigilant when the appliance is on, and in particular be careful of the steam coming out of the spout,
which is very hot.
- Also be careful as the body of stainless steel kettles becomes very hot during operation. Only touch the handle of the
kettle.
- Never touch the filter or the lid when the water is boiling
- Never move the kettle when it is in operation.
- Our guarantee does not cover kettles that do not work properly or do not work at all because they have not been
descaled.
- Protect the appliance from damp and frost.
- If your appliance has been damaged, if it is not working properly or if the power cord or the plug is damaged, we
recommend that you have the appliance inspected. Any intervention to the appliance other than cleaning and
descaling according to the instructions for use must be performed by an authorised T-fal service centre.
- Unplug the appliance as soon as you have finished using it for a long period of time and when you clean it.
- All appliances are subject to strict quality control procedures. These include actual usage tests on randomly selected
appliances, which would explain any traces of use.
- 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 should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Never place the kettle or its base on a hot surface such as a hotplate or use it close to a naked flame.
- Place on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surace.
- If anything appears to be wrong with its operation, remove the main plug from the socket immediately.
- Any supply connection error will nullify the guarantee.
- Unplug the appliance and empty it if you stop using it for an extended period and when you clean it.
1
. Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the inside and outside of the kettle.
2.
Adjust the length of the cord by winding it under the base. Wedge the cord into the notch.
(fig 1)
Before using for the first time
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