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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions thoroughly before using the appliance.
2.
Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs.
Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts
or from spilled hot liquid.
3.
To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not
immerse cord, plugs, power base or electric kettle in water or
other liquid.
4.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
5.
Electric kettle must be operated on a flat surface away from the
edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
6.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
7.
Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food
will contaminate the interior and void warranty.
8.
Do not use outdoors.
9.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
10.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.
11.
Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during heating cycles.
12.
Do not allow kettle to boil dry.
13.
To avoid possible steam damage, turn spout away from walls or
cabinets during use; use protective pad under kettle to prevent
damage to wood finishes.
14.
To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
15.
Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
16.
To disconnect electric kettle, turn kettle “off” and remove plug
from wall outlet. Never pull on cord as this may damage the
cord and eventually cause electric shock.
17.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove the bottom cover. No user serviceable parts are inside.
Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
18.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
19.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex may result in fire, electrical shock
or personal injury.
20.
Be sure the lid is securely snapped in place before turning kettle
on and during use. Allow to cool before removing lid. To remove
lid lift straight up.
21.
Always use handle when pouring or to carry kettle.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not operate another high
wattage appliance on the same circuit with the kettle.
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING
Shock Hazard
• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
• If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet:
- Do not modify the plug.
- Do not use an adaptor.
- Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
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