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 mains cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similary 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.
•
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.
•
WARNING: 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 stand, or
disconnecting the power lead
on corded versions.
•
Do not move the kettle while
switched on.
•
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
•
Never allow a child to operate
this appliance.
•
Children are vulnerable in the
kitchen particularly when
unsupervised and if
appliances are being used or
cooking is being carried out.
•
Teach children to be aware of
dangers in the kitchen, warn
them of the dangers of
reaching up to areas where
they cannot see properly or
should not be reaching.
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UK Helpline 0844 871 0954
Replacement Parts 0844 873 0720
Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
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