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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 kettle away from
the edge of the worktop.
•
Ensure that the appliance is used on
a firm, flat surface.
•
Do not use the appliance outdoors,
in a bathroom, or near water.
•
Do not place on a highly polished
surface as damage may occour.
•
WARNING: Do not place the
appliance onto a metal tray or
metal surface whilst in use.
Mains lead
•
The mains lead should reach from
the socket to the base unit without
straining the connections. Reduce
the length of the lead by storing the
excess in the cord storage facility in
the base unit.
•
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 a table.
•
Do not let the lead run across a
cooker or other hot area which might
damage the cable.
•
Do not place the kettle where the
mains lead could fall into a sink.
•
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.
•
Always keep the top of the cordless
base dry, especially around the
connection area. If wet, 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 an appliance containing hot
liquid.
•
Do not touch hot surfaces, use the
handles or knobs.
•
Always close the lid securely,
otherwise the kettle may not switch
off automatically and may spit out
boiling water. Always have the BRITA
Water filter in place.
•
Avoid contact with emitting steam
from the spout 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 and filtration may be
impaired.
•
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.
•
Do not move the kettle when
switched on.
•
Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.
•
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 the use of
the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
CAUTION: Ensure that the kettle
is switched off before removing it
from its stand.
Children
•
Children do not understand the
dangers associated with operating
electrical appliances. Never allow
children to operate or play with 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.
•
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Treating scalds
•
Run cold water over the affected
area immediately. Do not stop to
remove clothing, get medical help
quickly.
UK Helpline 0844 871 0954
Replacement Parts 0844 873 0720
Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
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