Safety Page EN-9
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Never reach in to retrieve
an electrical appliance if
it has fallen into water. In
such a case, immediately
unplug the mains plug from
the socket.
CAUTION
Risk of scalding/burns!
Hot steam is emitted during
use.
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Hot steam may escape
when fresh water is added
shortly after a boiling cy-
cle. Therefore, allow a cool-
down period of approx. 30
seconds after each boil.
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Avoid any contact with the
hot steam. Particular cau-
tion is required
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during boiling,
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when refilling the kettle
and
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when the lid is open.
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Do not open the lid during
operation.
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Handle hot water with cau-
tion.
If the kettle is overfi lled, hot
water can spurt out during
boiling.
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Do not fi ll the kettle above
the MAX mark.
If the appliance falls over,
contact with hot water can
lead to scalding.
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Do not allow the mains
connection cable to hang
over the edge of the work-
top on which the appliance
is standing.
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Do not place the kettle on
the edge of the worktop.
Health hazard!
Improper use of the appli-
ance can lead to damage to
health.
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Always throw away the fi rst
two batches of boiled wa-
ter from a new kettle for hy-
giene reasons.
