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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
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, in a bathroom, or
near water.
•
Do not place the kettle on a
highly polished surface as
damage may occur.
•
WARNING: Do not place
the appliance onto a
metal tray or metal
surface whilst in use.
Mains cable
•
Do not let the mains cable
hang over the edge of the
worktop where a child
could reach it.
•
Do not let the cable run
across an open space, e.g.
between a low socket and
table.
•
Do not let the cable run
across a cooker or other
hot area which might
damage the cable.
•
Do not place the cable
where the mains lead could
fall into a sink.
•
The mains cable should
reach from the socket to
the base unit without
straining the connections.
•
If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer, it’s 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,
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, otherwise
the kettle may not switch
off automatically and may
spit out boiling water.
•
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.
•
Do not move the kettle
when 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 the use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children
•
Never allow a child to
operate this appliance.
UK Helpline 0844 871 0954
Replacement Parts 0844 873 0720
Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
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