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Safety instructions
Please read and follow the operating instructions carefully and
keep them for later reference. Enclose these instructions when
you give this appliance to someone else. This appliance is
intended for domestic use only.
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Danger of electric shock!
Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to
2000 m above sea level. The appliance may only be connected to a
power supply with alternating current via a correctly installed socket
with earthing. Ensure that the protective conductor system of the
domestic supply has been correctly installed.
Connect and operate the appliance only according to the type plate
specifications. To avoid potential hazards, repairs such as replacing
a damaged cable must only be carried out by our customer service
personnel.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and by 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 if they understand the hazards involved. Keep children
under 8 years of age away from the appliance and connecting
cable and do not allow them to use the appliance. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and
supervised.
Avoid spillage on the connector. Never immerse the appliance, base
or mains cable in water.
Use the kettle only with the included base.
Use only if power cord and appliance show no signs of damage.
Should a fault occur, pull the plug or disconnect from the mains
immediately.
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Risk of fire!
Do not place the base or kettle on or near hot surfaces, e.g. hobs.
Avoid spatters of grease as the plastic may be damaged.
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Risk of scalding!
The appliance heats up during use. Make sure you only pick it up
by the handle and do not open the lid until the appliance has cooled
down. Only use the appliance when the lid is engaged.
If the appliance is filled above the “max” marking, there could be a
risk from splashes of boiling water.
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Risk of burns!
After the use the heating element surfaces can be subjected to
residual heat.
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WARNING: Do not use this appliance near bathtubs,
showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
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Risk of suffocation!
Do not allow children to play with packaging material.
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Risk of injury!
A misuse of the appliance can potentially lead to injury.
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Caution!
Cleaning surfaces which come into contact with foodstuffs!
Please note the special information on cleaning in the instructions.
