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UK
INTRODUCTION
To get the best out of your new appliance, please
read this user guide carefully before using the
appliance for the first time. Take particular note
of the safety precautions. We also recommend
that you keep the instructions for future
reference, so that you can remind yourself of the
functions of your appliance.
SAFETY MEASURES
General
• Incorrect use of this appliance may cause
personal injury and damage.
• Use for its intended purpose only. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injury
or damage resulting from incorrect use or
handling (see also Guarantee Terms).
• For domestic use only. Not for outdoor or
commercial use.
• For connection to 230 V, 50 Hz only.
• Never submerge the appliance base, cord or
plug in water, and no water must be allowed
to enter the appliance base.
• Never touch the appliance, cord or wall socket
with wet or damp hands.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight,
high temperatures, humidity, dust or corrosive
substances.
• This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and 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 understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Use only accessories supplied with the
appliance or those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• The appliance may only be used with the
base supplied.
Use
• Always place the appliance on a dry, level,
firm and heat-resistant surface well away
from any edges.
• The appliance must not be placed or stored
near other sources of heat.
• Do not cover.
• Do not switch on the appliance unless there is
water in it.
• The water level in the appliance must not be
below the marks “MIN” or above “MAX” on
the water level gauge.
• Avoid touching the outside of the appliance
when in use, as it becomes hot. Touch the
handle and buttons only. Be careful of hot
steam when opening the lid.
• Please note that the appliance will remain
hot for a while after you switch it off. Always
allow it to cool completely before you put it
away or clean it.
• This kettle is intended only for boiling water,
Any other cooking intention, like warming
the milk, or any liquid food other than water
applying to this kettle may bring the risk of
fire.
• Regularly descale the kettle. Too thick lime
scale accumulating in the kettle may result in
the product fault and the property damage.
Cord and plug
• Do not let the cord hang out over the edge of
the work surface.
• Keep the cord and appliance away from heat
sources, hot objects and naked flames.
• Remove the plug from the socket when
cleaning, or when not in use. Avoid pulling the
cord when removing the plug from the socket.
Instead, hold the plug.
• Check regularly that neither cord nor plug is
damaged. Do not use if they are damaged
or if the appliance has been dropped or
damaged in any other way.
