SEVERIN 3468000 Instructions For Use Manual page 12

a hanging cupboard or similar object;
there is a risk that escaping steam may
be trapped underneath.
∙ Do not allow the appliance or its power
cord to come into contact with open
flames or any hot surfaces such as hot-
plates.
∙ Do not let the power cord hang free, and
keep the cord well away from hot parts
of the housing.
∙ Take special care when you carry the
container with hot water in.
∙ Always allow the appliance to cool down
before filling with fresh water.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket,
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use,
- during cleaning.
Intended use
∙ This appliance is solely designed
for heating clean, fresh water. Any
other form of use must be considered
improper and may lead to personal
injuries or material damage.
∙ It is not suitable for heating milk, tea or
other food or beverages.
Thermal safety cut-out
The pre-set thermal safety cut-out protects
the heating element from overheating
should the appliance be erroneously
switched on without any water, or if the
heating plate is calcified. Once the safety
cut-out has switched off the kettle, it must
be allowed to cool down sufficiently, or
must be descaled before it is switched on
again.
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Before using for the first time
To clean the kettle, boil and discard the first
filling of water.
Boiling water
∙ Remove the water container from its
base.
∙ Press the lid-opener on the handle to
open the lid, and fill the container with
water to the desired level, observing the
Min (0.5 l) and Max (1.0 l) markings.
∙ Close the lid by pushing down on the
finger guard, and then put the container
back on its base.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall
socket and press the On/Off switch; the
indicator light comes on.
∙ The boiling process begins. After
reaching the boiling point, the appliance
is automatically switched off by the
integral steam cut-off device; the
indicator light goes out.
∙ To interrupt the boiling process, set the
On/Off switch to its Off position.
∙ To pour hot water, remove the container
from its base.
∙ To prevent hot steam from being
emitted, ensure that the lid remains
closed while pouring out the water.
∙ Remove the plug from the wall outlet
after use (the red indicator light goes
out).
∙ Do not leave any residual water in the
container.