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Do not let the lead run across an open
Important safety instructions
space e.g. between a low socket and
The use of any electrical appliance requires
table.
the following common sense safety rules.
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Do not let the lead run across a cooker
Primarily there is danger of injury or death
or toaster or other hot area which might
and secondly the danger of damage to the
damage the cable.
appliance. These are indicated in the text by
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Do not place the kettle where the mains
the following two conventions:
lead could fall into a sink.
WARNING: Danger to the person!
Your safety
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance! In
addition we offer the following safety advice.
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Always pour hot water slowly and
carefully without tipping the kettle too
Location
fast to prevent splashing and spillage.
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Always keep your kettle away from the
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Extreme caution must be used when
edge of the worktop.
moving a kettle containing hot water.
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Ensure that the kettle is used on a firm,
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Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles
flat surface.
or knobs.
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Do not use the kettle outdoors or in a
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Always close the lid securely, otherwise
bathroom.
the kettle may not switch off
WARNING: Do not place the kettle onto a
automatically and may spit out boiling
metal tray or metal surface whilst in use.
water.
Children
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Avoid contact with steam from the
spout when the water is boiling or just
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Children do not understand the
after it has switched off.
dangers associated with operating
electrical appliances. Never allow
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Take care if opening the lid for re-filling
children to use this appliance.
when the kettle is hot.
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Teach children to be aware of dangers
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Do not fill above the MAX mark,
in the kitchen, warn them of the
otherwise boiling water may be ejected.
dangers of reaching up to areas where
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Do not hold the switch in the on
they cannot see properly or should not
position or tamper with the switch to fix
be reaching.
it in the on position as this may cause
Mains lead
damage to the switch-off mechanism.
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The mains lead should reach from the
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Unplug from the outlet before cleaning.
socket to the base of the unit without
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Allow to cool before putting on or taking
straining the connections.
off parts and before cleaning.
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Do not let the mains lead hang over the
edge of the worktop where a child
could reach it.
