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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.
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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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WARNING: Do not open the lid whilst the water is
boiling.
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Do not fill above the MAX mark, otherwise 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: ensure that the kettle is switched off
before removing it from its stand, or disconnecting
the power lead on corded versions.
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Do not move the kettle while switched on.
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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
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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.
Other safety considerations
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Do not leave appliance unattended whilst in use.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner. Contact Morphy
Richards for advice.
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The use of attachments or tools not recommended
or sold by Morphy Richards, 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 attempt to connect any other appliance to
the base unit or this appliance to another base unit.
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Do not tamper with the connector in any way.
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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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Morphy Richards recommends that the mains lead
of the cordless base cannot be repaired. If the
mains lead is damaged, the cordless base should
be discarded and replaced contact the helpline for
advice.
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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).
If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable
for the plug supplied with this appliance, the plug
should be removed and the appropriate one fitted.
WARNING : The plug removed from the mains lead,
if severed, must be destroyed, as a plug with a
bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged into a
live socket outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require
changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
Health and Safety (cont)
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