• Read All Instructions. Use th is product only as descr ibed
in this manual.
• Keep th e packaging material (card board, plastic, etc.) out o f
the reach of chil dren (danger of asphyxiatio n or injury).
• To protect ag ainst fire, electrica l shock and injury to
persons d o not immerse cord, plug s or Kettle/base in
water or other liq uid.
• Always use t he Kettle on a dry, level surface we ll away
from the edge o f any countertop.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Do not op erate any appliance with a dam aged cord or
plug, or af ter the appliance has malf unctioned or has
been damag ed in any way or is not operating pr operly.
Contact OXO Custo mer Service at (800) 545-4 411. Do not
return to store.
• When using this appliance, provide adequate air space
above and on all si des for circulation. Do not u se under
cabinetry.
• Do not over fill Kettle past the “MA X” fill line. Do not
under-fill beneath the “MIN” line.
• Do not all ow Kettle to boil dry.
• Do not pla ce this appliance on or nea r a hot gas or
electric b urner, or where it could touch a hea ted oven.
• Do not tou ch hot surfaces, inclu ding the glass or metal
areas on the Ket tle or the inside of the base af ter use.
Touch only the han dle and on/off button.
• Handl e the Kettle with care at all time s. Do not use Kettle
if it is cracked or ha ndle is loose.
• Do not all ow glass kettle to come in contac t with hard or
sharp materia l. The glass kettle is frag ile and can break if
dropped or s truck with hard/sharp materi al.
• Take care to keep fi ngers, hair, clothing, a nd other
objects cl ear while removing the Kettl e from and
returning it to th e base.
• Do not let t he cord hang over the edge of a tabl e or
counter where it c an be pulled on by children or t ripped
over unintention ally. Do not let the cord hang over or
touch hot surfaces or become knotted.
• The use o f accessory attachm ents not recommended by
the applian ce manufacturer may res ult in fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
• Close su pervision is necess ary when any appliance is
used by or near c hildren.
• Unplu g from outlet when not in use an d before cleaning.
Allow to cool before p utting on or taking off p arts, and
before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not pu t any substances other tha n water and
descalin g products into the Kettle. N ever attempt to cook
or warm food in th e Kettle.
• Always at tach plug to appliance fir st, then plug cord into
the wall outlet . To disconnec t, turn any control to “off,”
then remove plug f rom wall outlet.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance is equipped
with a power cord that h as a grounding wire with
grounding plug. The appliance must be grounded using
a 3-hole prop erly grounded outlet. I n the event of an
electric al short circuit, groun ding reduces the risk of
electric sh ock. If the power outlet is a sta ndard 2-prong
wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced wit h a properly grounded 3-p rong
outlet. Do not, und er any circumsta nces, cut or remove
the thir d (ground) prong fr om power cord or use ad aptor.
Consult a qual ified electrician if th e grounding instructi ons
are not complete ly understood, or if do ubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not plug
this applian ce into an outlet with a voltage oth er than
specified o n the bottom of Kettle.
SHORT CORD STATEMENT
The length of t he cord used on this applian ce was selected
to reduce the haz ards of becoming tangle d in, or tripping
over a longer cord . If a longer cord is necess ary, an
approved exten sion cord may be used. The el ectrical rating
of the extensio n cord must be equal to or greate r than the
rating of this appliance.
Care must be t aken to arrange the extensio n cord so that it
will not drape ove r the countertop or tabletop wh ere it can
be pulled on by ch ildren or tripped over.
To avoid an electric al circuit overload, do not us e any high
wattage appliance on the same circuit as this appliance.
• Do not tou ch the Kettle during a boilin g cycle. Scalding
may occur if the li d is removed/opened during the
boiling cycles.
• Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Thi s appliance is i ntended for hous ehold use only.
A Note About Safety
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SHOCK HAZARD
ONLY FOR USE WITH 110V AC OUTLET.
DO NOT USE ADAPTER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN DEATH, FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
WARNING!
WARNING, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
WARNING!
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol alerts you to important operating
and service instructions.
This sym bol alerts you t o the risk of fire o r electric
shock in the accompanying message.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all instructions.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
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