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the glass kettle to any excessive mechanical stress or extreme vari-
ations in temperature, to avoid cracks, injuries and damage. Do
not fill the kettle anew with cold water, when the kettle is still hot,
to avoid cracks and leakage. When adding cold water during ope-
ration, do not let cold water run down the side walls of the kettle
but pour the water slowly into the middle of the kettle. Do not use
the glass parts any more, with the glass cracked or chipped in any
way. Even small splinters could cause severe injuries, when getting
into your food or beverages.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, clean, dry,
and suitable large table or counter that is resistant against heat and
water. Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Always keep the
appliance in sufficient distance to the edge of the table or counter and
to other objects. For operation, leave at least 1m of free space abo-
ve the appliance and at least 20 cm of free space on each side, to
avoid damage due to steam and hot water. Do not operate the appli-
ance under overhanging boards and drop-lights or near any delicate
objects (e.g. curtains) to avoid damage due to hot steam and water,
overheating, and fire.
• Do not place any clothes or tissue or other foreign objects under or
on the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock,
and overheating. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on or
in the appliance or any part of it. Do not place the appliance close
to a power cord.
• This appliance may be used or handled by persons (including child-
ren from 8 years and above) with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have
been given supervision and/or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety, and if they under-
stand and consider the involved hazards. Even cleaning may not be
performed by children without supervision.
Children must always
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
or any part of the appliance or the packaging.
Always keep the
appliance where it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and
where young
children cannot reach it
. Do not leave the appliance or any part of it
