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Health and Safety
Location
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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.
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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 cable
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Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of the
worktop where a child could reach it.
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Do not let the mains cable run across an open space e.g.
between a low socket and a table.
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Do not let the mains cable run across a cooker or other
hot area which might damage the cable.
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The mains cable should reach from the socket to the
base unit without straining the connections.
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If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified
person 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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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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Do not fill above the MAX mark, otherwise boiling water
may be ejected.
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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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WARNING: Do not open the lid whilst the water is boiling.
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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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Do not move the kettle while switched on.
Other safety considerations
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The use of attachments or tools not recommended or
sold by Viante, may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
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The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.
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Do not use the appliance for any use other than to boil
water.
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Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
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The appliance must not be on the base unit when being
filled with water.
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Unplug from the outlet when not in use.
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WARNING: The appliance must not be immersed for
cleaning.
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the appliance, do not
use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning. Use a soft
cloth and detergent.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your
appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 13
amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilites, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
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