Oster BVST-EK5967 User Manual

User Manual Digital Electric Kettle

MODEL BVST-EK5967

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the machine.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse this appliance

including power base, in water or any other liquid.

4. Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by
or near children.

5. Unplug the power base from the power outlet when not in use,
before repositioning and before cleaning. Allow to cool before

putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner. Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized
service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock
or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.

11. Ensure that the kettle is properly located on the power base before
plugging into the wall or switching on. To disconnect, turn all
controls to “Off” then remove plug from wall outlet.

12. Remove the kettle from power base before filling or pouring. Do
not attempt to remove the kettle from the power base until it is
switched off, manually or automatically.

13. Use the kettle only with the power base supplied and vice versa.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

15. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air
flow underneath the appliance.

16. Extreme caution must be used when handling or moving kettle

and pouring from the kettle containing boiling water.

17. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the heating cycle.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazard resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised
in its use.

3. If an extension cord is used the marked electrical rating of the
extension cord must be at least 15 amps and 120 volts. The
resulting extended cord must be arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.

PRECAUTIONS:

WARNING: TO AVOID SCALDING, handle this kettle with care as
water is heating, boiling, and cooling. The lid must remain in place
during use to avoid steam burns. Keep spout away from persons as
scalding can result from steam.

1. Place the electric kettle well back from the edge of the counter.

2. This kettle is intended for boiling WATER ONLY. Do not heat any
other liquid or attempt to cook any food in this appliance.

3. NEVER place the kettle NEAR HOT SURFACES.

4. Hand wash filter only. NO PARTS ARE DISHWASHER SAFE.

5. Do not exceed the “Max” water level mark when filling.
Overfilling could cause hot water to boil out of the spout.

6. Do not hold down the power button as this may damage the auto
shut-off mechanism.

7. Carry or move electric kettle by handle only.

8. Kettle body may get very hot, be careful when handling.

9. Do not immerse the kettle or power base in water or any
other liquid.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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