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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following common sense
safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or
death and secondly the danger of
damage to the appliance. These are
indicated in the text by the following
two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the
appliance!
In addition, we offer the following
safety advice.
Location
• This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar
applications such as:
farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type
environments;
bed and breakfast type
environments.
It is not suitable for use in staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments.
• Always locate your kettle away from
the edge of the worktop.
• Ensure that the appliance is used on
a firm, flat surface.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors, in
a bathroom, or near water.
• Do not place the kettle on a highly
polished surface as damage may
occur.
• WARNING: Do not place the
appliance onto a metal tray or
metal surface whilst in use.
Mains cable
• The mains cable should reach
from the socket to the base unit
without straining the connections.
Reduce the length of the cable
by storing the excess in the cord
storage facility in the base unit.
• Do not let the mains cable hang
over the edge of the worktop
where a child could reach it.
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• Do not let the cable run across an
open space e.g. between a low
socket and a table.
• Do not let the cable run across a
cooker or other hot area which might
damage the cable.
• Do not place the kettle where the
mains lead could fall into a sink.
• If the supply cable is damaged, it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer, it's service agent or
similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Personal safety
• WARNING: To protect against
fire, electric shock and personal
injury, do not immerse cord, plug
and appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• Always keep the top of the cordless
base dry, especially around the
connection area. If wet, disconnect
the power supply before drying. Allow
to dry thoroughly before reconnection
to the power supply.
• Always pour hot water slowly and
carefully without tipping the appliance
too fast to prevent splashing and
spillage.
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
liquid.
• Do not touch hot surfaces, use the
handles or knobs.
• Always close the lid securely,
otherwise the kettle may not switch
off automatically and may spit out
boiling water. Always have the BRITA
Water filter in place.
• Avoid contact with emitting steam
from the spout when the water is
boiling or just after it has switched off.
• Take care if opening the lid of the
appliance when hot.
• WARNING: Do not open the lid
whilst the water is boiling.
• Do not fill above the MAX mark,
otherwise boiling water may be
ejected and filtration may be
impaired.
• Do not hold the switch in the ON
position, or tamper with the switch to
fix it in the ON position, as this may
cause damage to the switch-off
mechanism.
• Unplug from the outlet before
cleaning.
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• Do not move the kettle when
switched on.
• Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.
• This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children
• Children do not understand the
dangers associated with operating
electrical appliances. Never allow
children to operate or play with this
appliance.
• Children are vulnerable in the kitchen
particularly when unsupervised and if
appliances are being used or cooking
is being carried out.
• Teach children to be aware of dangers
in the kitchen, warn them of the
dangers of reaching up to areas
where they cannot see properly or
should not be reaching.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Treating scalds
• Run cold water over the affected area
immediately. Do not stop to remove
clothing, get medical help quickly.
Other safety
considerations
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Contact
Morphy Richards for advice.
• The use of attachments or tools not
recommended or sold by Morphy
Richards, may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
• Do not attempt to connect any other
appliance to the base unit or this
appliance to another base unit.
• Do not tamper with the connector in
any way.
• Do not leave the appliance
unattended whilst in use.
• Do not use the appliance for any use
other than to boil water.
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