Bestron AWK100RE Instruction Manual page 20

sAfety instructions - general
• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• This appliance can be used by children older than 8 years and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, but only if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
sAfety instructions - electricity and heat
Certain parts of the appliance may get hot.
Do not touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.
• Before use please verify that the mains voltage is the same as indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance.
• Make sure that you always use an earthed wall socket to connect the appliance.
• Always remove the plug from the mains socket before moving the appliance and when the appliance is
not in use.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling the plug, not the power cord.
• Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if
the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified repair service.
• Certain parts of the appliance may get hot. Do not touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not make contact with hot services, such as
a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make contact with water.
sAfety instructions - during use
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket after use, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Never allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the draining board, worktop or table.
• Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.
• Never use the appliance in a humid room.
• Never immerse the appliance, the plug or the power cord in water or other liquid.
• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately and
do not use the appliance any more.
• Use solely the base supplied with the jug kettle. Never use the base for other purposes.
• Remove the jug from the base, and fill with water from the tap. Never fill the jug above the 'max' level
(1.8 litre).
• Do not switch on the appliance before you have filled it with water. Fill only with cold water.
• The jug's lid must remain securely closed whilst the appliance is in use.
• Never open the lid when the water is still boiling.
• Use the appliance only to boil or heat water. Never use it for other liquids!
• Fill the jug kettle with at least 0,5 litre of water.
• Allow the appliance to cool to room temperature before storage
• This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.
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