IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical
appliance requires the
following common sense
safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of
injury or death and
secondly the danger of
damage to the appliance.
These are indicated in the
text by the following two
conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the
person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to
the appliance!
In addition we offer the
following safety advice.
Location
•
This appliance is intended to
be used in household and
similar applications such as:
farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type
environments;
bed and breakfast type
environments.
It is not suitable for use in
staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments.
•
Always locate your
appliance away from the
edge of the worktop.
•
Ensure that the appliance is
used on a firm, flat surface.
•
Do not use the appliance
outdoors or near water.
•
WARNING: Do not place
the appliance onto a metal
tray or metal surface whilst
in use.
Mains lead
•
Do not let the mains lead
hang over the edge of the
worktop where a child
could reach it.
•
Do not let the lead run
across an open space e.g.
between a low socket and
table.
•
Do not let the lead run
across a cooker or other
hot area which might
damage the cable.
•
The mains lead should
reach from the socket to
the base unit without
straining the connections.
•
If the supply cord is
damaged it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
Personal safety
•
WARNING: To protect
against fire, electric
shock and personal injury
do not immerse cord,
plug and appliance in
water or any other liquid.
•
WARNING: Always wait a
few seconds after the
kettle has switched off
automatically to prevent
splashing.
•
WARNING: 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.
•
Always keep the top of the
cordless base dry,
especially around the
connection area,
disconnect the power
supply before drying. Allow
to dry thoroughly before
reconnection to the power
supply.
•
Always pour hot water
slowly and carefully without
tipping the appliance too
fast to prevent splashing
and spillage.
•
Extreme caution must be
used when moving a
appliance containing hot
liquid.
•
Do not touch hot surfaces,
use handles or knobs.
•
Always close the lid if
applicable and always have
the filter in place.
•
Avoid contact with emitting
steam when the water is
boiling or just after it has
switched off.
•
Take care if opening the lid
of the appliance when hot.
•
Do not open the lid whilst
the water is boiling.
•
Do not fill above the MAX
mark, otherwise boiling
water may be ejected.
•
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.
•
Unplug from the outlet
before cleaning.
•
Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.
•
CAUTION: Ensure that the
kettle is switched off
before removing it from
its base.
•
Do not move the kettle
when switched on.
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UK Helpline 0844 871 0954
Replacement Parts 0844 873 0720
Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
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