Important Safeguards - Oster BVSTKT3177W Instruction Manual

IMPORTA NT S AFEGU A RD S
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:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC KETTLE.
2. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, DO NOT immerse this appliance including power
base, in water or any other liquid.
4. Unplug the power base from the power outlet when not in use, before
repositioning and before cleaning. Allow it to cool before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning the appliance.
5. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Take the appliance to the nearest
Authorized Oster Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
6. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
7. DO NOT use outdoors.
8. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. DO NOT place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
10. Ensure that the kettle is properly located on the power base before plugging into the
wall or switching on. To disconnect, move all controls to the off position " " (up) then
remove plug from wall outlet.
11. Remove the kettle from power base before filling or pouring. DO NOT attempt to
remove the kettle from the power base until it is switched off, manually or
automatically.
12. Use the kettle only with the power base supplied and vice versa.
13. DO NOT use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of airflow underneath the
appliance.
15. Extreme caution must be used when handling or moving kettle and pouring from the
kettle containing boiling water.
16. Scalding may occur if the lid is open during the heating cycle.
17. 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 use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
18. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or
incapacitated individuals.
19. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or sepa-
rate remote-control system.
20. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments farm houses by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments bed and breakfast
type environments.
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