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Health and Safety
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less
than 8 years.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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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, and bed and breakfast
type environments. It is not suitable for use in staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other working environments.
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Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understands
the hazards involved.
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If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
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WARNING: Do not open the lid whilst the water is boiling.
Location
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Always locate your appliance away from the edge of the
worktop.
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Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat surface.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors or near water.
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WARNING: Do not place the appliance onto a metal tray
or metal surface whilst in use.
Mains cable
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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 mains cable run across an open space e.g.
between a low socket and a table.
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Do not let the mains cable run across a cooker or other
hot area which might damage the cable.
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The mains cable should reach from the socket to the
base unit without straining the connections.
Personal safety
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Do not fill above the MAX mark, otherwise boiling water
may be ejected.
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Unplug from the outlet before cleaning.
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Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.
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Do not move the kettle while switched on.
Other safety considerations
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The use of attachments or tools not recommended or
sold by Morphy Richards, may cause fire, electric shock
or injury.
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The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.
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The appliance must not be on the base unit when being
filled with water.
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Unplug from the outlet when not in use.
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WARNING: The appliance must not be immersed for
cleaning.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your
appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 13
amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
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