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I
MPORTANT SAFETY
I
NSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical appliance
r
equires the following common
s
ense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or
d
eath and secondly the danger of
d
amage to the appliance. These are
indicated in the text by the following
two conventions:
W
ARNING: Danger to the
p
erson!
I
MPORTANT: Damage to the
appliance! In addition we offer the
following safety advice.
Location
• 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 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.
• The mains lead should reach from
the socket to the base unit without
straining the connections.
P
ersonal safety
• WARNING: To protect against
fire, electric shock and personal
i
njury do not immerse cord, plug
a
nd appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• W
ARNING: Always wait a few
s
econds after the kettle has
switched off automatically to
prevent splashing.
• W
ARNING: This appliance is not
i
ntended for use of persons
(including children) with
r
educed physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
application by a person
responsible for their 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.
• 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.
• 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
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