IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including
the following :
• Always read the instructions before first use and keep them handy for future reference.
• Only use the kettle to heat water. Never heat other liquids in the kettle.
• Only plug the kettle into a grounded power outlet. Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of the appliance corresponds to that of your electrical installation.
• Keep the kettle and its power cord away from any source of heat, from any wet or
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slippery surface and away from sharp angles.
• Your kettle should only be used with its lid locked, with the base and the anti-scale filter
supplied.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs
or machine in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Never immerse the kettle, its base or the power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Never use the appliance in a bathroom or close to a water source.
• Never use the kettle when your hands or feet are wet.
• Do not place the kettle or its base on or near a hot gas or electric burner or a hot surface
such as a hotplate or in a heated oven or use it near an open flame.
• Place the kettle and its power cord well to the back of the work surface.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
turn any control to the off position, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Always unplug the power cord immediately if you observe any anomaly during
operation.
• Never pull on the power cord to remove it from the wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Always remain vigilant when the appliance is on, and in particular be careful of the
steam coming out of the spout which is very hot.
• Also be careful as the body of stainless steel kettles becomes very hot during operation.
Only touch the handle of the kettle.
• Never leave your hand or the power cord on the hot parts of the appliance.
• Never leave the kettle connected to its base during filling, pouring, cleaning or moving.
• Always use the filter during heating cycles.
• Never touch the filter or the lid when the water is boiling.
• Never open the lid when the water is boiling.
• Never move the kettle when it is in operation.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
• Protect the appliance from dampness and freezing.
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