Read the instructions and keep them safe. Pass them on if you pass the kettle on.
Remove all packaging, but keep it in case you ever need to return the kettle.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The kettle must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use
and store it out of reach of children.
2 Don’t put the kettle, stand, cable, or plug in liquid. Don’t use the kettle in a
bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
3 The scald hazard lasts long after boiling. Keep the kettle, stand, and cable away from
the edges of worktops and out of reach of children.
4 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
5 Don’t touch hot surfaces. Use the handle and lid release.
6 Don’t open the lid while the water is heating.
7 Take care when pouring – pour slowly, and don’t over-tilt the kettle.
8 Don’t switch on unless the kettle contains at least 2 cups of water.
9 Don’t fill past the max mark, or it may spit boiling water.
10 Remove the kettle from its stand before filling or pouring.
11 Unplug the stand when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let the
kettle cool down before cleaning and storing away.
12 Check the lid is fully closed before switching the kettle on, or it may not switch off.
13 Keep the kettle, stand, cable, and plug away from sources of heat.
14 Don’t use the kettle for any purpose other than heating water.
15 Use the kettle only with the stand supplied (and vice versa).
16 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
17 Don’t use the kettle if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
18 If the cable is damaged, return the kettle, to avoid hazard.
household use only
before using for the first time
• Fill to max, boil, discard the water, then rinse. Do this 3 times, to remove
manufacturing dust, etc.
positioning
1 Put the stand on a stable, level surface.
2 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be caught or tripped over.
3 Wind excess cable beneath the stand.
filling
caution keep clear, steam may escape from the lid
4 Remove the kettle from the stand.
5 Press the lid release button, to open the lid.
6 Fill the kettle with at least 2 cups of water, but don’t fill above max.
7 If you overfill, the kettle may spit boiling water.
8 Close the lid, and press it down, to lock it closed.
9 Check the lid is closed, or the kettle won’t switch off when it boils.