Important Safeguards; Danger Of Burns - Westinghouse WKWKB115SS Instructions Manual

1.7L ELECTRIC KETTLE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read this instruction manual carefully before using the appliance and keep it for
future reference. If you give this product to another person, please also make sure
that you give them this instruction manual.
1. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. Improper use may result in
an electric shock, fire or serious injury and may void the warranty.
2. Neither Westinghouse nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to
the appliance or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct
electrical connection procedures, improper use or incorrect operation.
3. This appliance is for household use only. It is not suitable for commercial,
industrial, or outdoor use.
4. Only use the appliance to heat water.
5. This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications
such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
- Farmhouses.
- Hotels, motels, and other residential type environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
6. DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION! Do not immerse the kettle, power base,
power cord or plug in water or any other liquids. Never place electrical parts of
the appliance under running water (see CLEANING AND CARE).
7. This appliance can be used by children aged from eight years and above
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, if they are properly supervised or instructed how to
use the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning,
operating, maintenance or connecting the appliance to the power supply
should not be made by children under the age of eight.
8. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF BABIES AND CHILDREN Water can remain hot
for a considerable time after boiling and can be a scald hazard. Keep the kettle,
power base and power cord out of the reach of children (under the age of 8).
9. This appliance is not a toy. Children must be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
10. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
11. Ensure that the water is not filled above the maximum mark (MAX 1.7 L) on the
kettle.
12. CAUTION! Do not switch the kettle on unless it is filled with the minimum
about of water (MIN 1.0L).
13. Remove the kettle from its power base before filling.
14. CAUTION! Ensure that the lid is fully closed before switching the kettle on. If
the lid is not closed correctly, the kettle will not switch off automatically.
15. Before switching the kettle on, check that the kettle is properly placed on the
power base and the ON/OFF switch is free from obstructions.
16. Only use the kettle with the power base supplied.
17. The use of accessories or fittings other than the original parts supplied with this
appliance may result in an injury, fire or damage and will void the warranty.
18. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.
19.

DANGER OF BURNS:

- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles, buttons or knobs.
- Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from escaping steam and use
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caution when pouring hot water from the kettle. Pour slowly and do not over
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