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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
•
Always locate your appliance
away from the edge of the
worktop.
•
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.
•
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 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.
•
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 from its
stand.
•
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.
•
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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