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Health and Safety
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ocation
• 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 or near water.
• WARNING: Do not place the appliance onto a metal tray or metal surface
whilst in use.
Mains cable
• Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of the worktop where a child could
reach it.
• Do not let the mains cable run across an open space e.g. between a low socket and
a table.
• Do not let the mains cable run across a cooker or other hot area which might
damage the cable.
• The mains cable should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the
connections.
Personal safety
• 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.
• Do not fill above the MAX mark, otherwise boiling water may be ejected.
• Always pour hot water slowly and carefully without
tipping the appliance too fast to prevent splashing and spillage.
• 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.
• Do not move the kettle while switched on.
Other safety considerations
• The use of attachments or tools not recommended or sold by Morphy Richards,
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.
• Do not use the appliance for any use other than to boil water.
• The appliance must not be on the base unit when being filled with water.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use.
• WARNING: The appliance must not be immersed for cleaning.
• WARNING: Misuse of appliance could cause personal injury.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your
house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be
fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.