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Intended use
Your Black & Decker kettle has been
designed for boiling water as described in
this manual. Do not use this appliance for
any other purpose.
This product is intended for household use
only.
Warning symbols
The following symbols are used in
this manual: Denotes risk of
personal injury or damage to the product in
case of non-observance of the instructions
in this manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Important safeguards
Warning!
When using mains-powered
appliances, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury.
Read this entire manual carefully
before using the appliance.
• The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than
those recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of personal
injury.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
• The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Always take care when using the
appliance.
• Never pull the power supply cord to
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Do not place the appliance on or near
heat sources or in a heated oven.
• Do not use the appliance near flammable
or explosive materials.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Operate the appliance only with dry
hands.
• If the power supply cord is damaged
during use, disconnect the appliance
from the power supply immediately. Do
not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply when not in use, before fitting or
removing parts and before cleaning.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before filling with water.
• This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote-control system.
Safety of others
•
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.
• Do not allow children or any person
unfamiliar with these instructions to use
the appliance.
• Do not allow children or animals to come
near the work area or to touch the
appliance or power supply cord.
• Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.