Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the kettle on, pass on the
instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the kettle works.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 This kettle must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult.
2 Don’t put the kettle, stand, cable, or plug in any liquid; don’t use the kettle
in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
3 Don’t touch hot surfaces. Use the handle, lid release button, and plastic
fingerplate.
4 Don’t open the lid while the water is heating.
5 Take care when pouring – pour slowly, and don’t over-tilt the kettle.
6 The scald hazard lasts long after boiling. Keep the kettle, stand, and cable away from
the edges of worktops and out of reach of children.
7 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
8 Wind excess cable beneath the stand.
9 Store the kettle out of reach of children.
10 Unplug the stand when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let the
kettle cool down before cleaning and storing away.
11 Check the lid is fully closed before switching the kettle on, otherwise it may not
switch off.
12 Check the kettle is properly located on the stand before switching on.
13 Don’t switch on unless the kettle contains at least 2 cups of water.
14 Don’t fill past the
max
mark, or it may spit boiling water.
15 Remove the kettle from its stand before filling or pouring.
16 Keep the kettle, stand, cable, and plug away from sources of heat.
17 Don’t use the kettle for any purpose other than heating water.
18 Use the kettle only with the stand supplied (and vice versa).
19 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
20 Don’t operate the kettle if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
21 If the cable is damaged, the kettle must be returned, in order to avoid hazard.
household use only
before using for the first time
1 Fill to
max
, boil, discard the water, then rinse. Do this three times, to remove
manufacturing dust, etc.
positioning
2 Put the stand on a stable, level surface. Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and
can’t be caught or tripped over.
3 Wind excess cable beneath the stand.
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