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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 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.
•
Do not place the kettle
where the mains lead could
fall into a sink.
•
The mains lead should reach
from the socket to the base
unit without straining the
connections.
•
Reduce the length of the
mains lead by storing the
excess in the cord storage
facility in the base unit.
•
If the supply cord 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.
•
Ensure that the kettle is
switched off before removing
it from its base.
UK Helpline 0844 871 0954
Replacement Parts 0844 873 0720
Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
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