• To avoid scalding, always ensure the lid is correctly positioned before operating.
Scalding may occur if the lid is lifted while the kettle is hot.
• Onlyusetheapplianceforheatingrunnyliquids(i.e.water,coffeeortea).Donotuse
the appliance for cooking other foodstuffs or liquids, that could burn and/or boil over, to
avoid overheating and damage to the appliance.
• Neveruseabrasivecleaners,cleaningpadsoranyhardandsharpobjects(i.e.metal
scouring pads) for cleaning. Clean the kettle and power base with a damped sponge or
tissue and carefully dry the power base and exterior of the kettle after cleaning. Do not
handle the appliance or any part of it with violence. The lid will open automatically, when
operating the lid release switch. Closing the lid must be possible without obstacles or resist-
ance. Always use the handle for moving the kettle. Never lift the kettle by its lid to avoid
damagetothehinge.Bewareofhotsteamwhenopeningthelid.Onlyreplacedamaged
parts by genuine spare parts. Firmly mounted parts of the appliance may only be replaced
by a authorised service centre.
• Donot immersethekettlebase, switcharea,powerbase orpowercord inwater, or
allow moisture to come in contact with these parts. Never place the appliance or any
part of it in an automatic dishwasher.
• Extremecautionmustbeusedwhenmovingthekettlewhenitcontainshotwater.Donot
touch hot surfaces. Use the handle and operating facilities.
• Thekettleshouldnotbeconnectedtoawallsocketwhentheroomtemperatureislikely
to fall to outdoor winter temperatures, as the automatic control thermostat may reset to boil
and energise the element.
High temperatures – risk of burns
• Donotplaceanyobjectsorclothesontheapplianceduringoperationtoavoidoverheating.
• Firmlyclosethelid,beforeswitchingontheappliance,andkeepthelidclosedduring
operation. Do not hold your face, hands or other parts of your body over the lid or spout,
and always beware of hot steam, when opening the lid after operation to avoid scalding.
The outside walls of the kettle and the lid become very hot during operation and some
minutes after operation. Thus, only touch the kettle by the handle.
• Dryspilledwaterimmediately.Whenmovingthefilledkettle,closesupervisionisneces-
sary to keep the kettle in an upright position to avoid spilling hot water, and thus avoid
injuries and damage.
• Alwayslettheappliancecooldownbeforecleaning.
Important safeguards for electrical appliances
Care must be taken when using any electrical appliance. Please adhere to the following
precautions.
• Ensurethat thevoltage ratingof yourmainspowersupply correspondsto thevoltage
requirements of the appliance (220-240 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for 16 A). Always connect the
appliance directly to a separately protected mains power supply wall socket with protective
conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Do not use any extension cord or multi socket
outlet. The installation of a residual current safety switch with a maximum rated residual
operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is recommended. If in doubt,
contact your electrician for further information.
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