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• The pins of the power plug and the power connector in the bottom of
the kettle must be smooth and clean without discolourations. Especial-
ly keep the power connector (kettle) and power socket (power base)
always completely dry. Do not poke in the power socket or power
connector. Do not attempt to operate the appliance with the power
socket or power connector damaged or polluted in any way to
avoid risk of overheating, fire and electric shock.
• Always handle power cords with care. Do not place the appliance on
a power cord. The power cord may never touch hot surfaces, sharp
edges, or any moving parts. Do not let the plug or power cord hang
over the edge of the table or counter. Ensure that no one will pull the
appliance by the power cord. Power cords may never be knotted,
twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed. Always grasp the plug to dis-
connect the power cord. Do not touch the appliance or power plug
with wet hands with the appliance connected to the power supply.
• Always unwind the power cord completely for operation to avoid
hazard of overheating, fire and electric shock.
• Do not place or immerse the power base, kettle or power cord in
water or any other liquid. DO NOT spill or drip any liquids on the
power base or the power cord or on the exterior of the kettle to avo-
id risk of fire and electric shock. When parts of the appliance are
leaking during operation and/or liquids accumulate under the power
base or run down on the exterior of the appliance, immediately unplug
the appliance. Refer to the instructions in chapter ‘Solving Problems’.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dish-
washer.
• Do not place the power base on a metal surface, large bowl, or tray
for operation.
• A cordless water kettle may never be filled while standing on the
power base. Always remove the water kettle from the power base
for filling and pouring. For filling, always open the lid.
