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9088DomeKettle.qxp
5/12/2006
Please read these instructions before
• Do not switch on unless the kettle
using your kettle, keep them in a safe
contains at least 1 cupful of water.
place for future reference.
• Do not allow the mains lead to
Carefully remove all packaging
hang over the edge of the worktop,
before use but keep the packaging
or anywhere it may accidentally be
until you are satisfied that the kettle is
caught or tripped over.
working correctly.
• Close supervision is necessary when
IMPORTANT
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any appliance is used near children.
SAFEGUARDS
• Do not leave appliance unattended
when in use.
When using any electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions
• This appliance is not intended for
should always be followed, including
use by young children or infirm
the following:
persons without supervision.
• This kettle is for household
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use only.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Unplug the power base from the
wall socket when not in use,
• To be protected against electrical
before moving and cleaning.
hazards do not immerse the mains
Allow the kettle to completely cool
lead, plug, power base, or kettle
down before cleaning and storing.
in water or any other liquid.
• Ensure that the lid is fully closed before
• Do not use in a bathroom or
switching the kettle on, otherwise it
outdoors.
may not properly switch off.
• Use handles or knobs. Do not touch
• Ensure that the kettle is correctly
hot surfaces.
placed onto the power base before
switching on.
• Do not open the lid when the
water is boiling.
• Do not fill above the bottom of the
max mark on the water level
• Take care when pouring – pour
indicator. Remove the kettle from its
slowly, and do not over-tilt the kettle.
power base before filling or pouring.
• Water will remain hot for a
considerable time after boiling
• Do not place the kettle, power base,
and can present a scald hazard.
or mains lead on or near any hot
Keep the kettle, power base and
surface, hot hob or gas burners.
the mains lead away from the
• Do not use the kettle for any
edge of worktops and out the
purpose other than heating water.
reach of children.
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• Use the kettle only with the power
base supplied and vice versa.
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged lead or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner.
If the mains lead is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cordset
available from Dualit helpline:
+ 44 (0) 1293 652 500
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INSTRUCTIONS
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B B E E F F O O R R E E U U S S E E
• Remove all packaging from the kettle
and its power base. Before using the
kettle for the first time, or if it has been
out of use for a long time, fill to the
max mark and boil, then discard the
boiled water and rinse the kettle out
with fresh cold water.
C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n T T o o T T h h e e M M a a i i n n s s S S u u p p p p l l y y
• Check that the voltage marked on
the appliance corresponds with the
supply voltage.
• NOTE: Any plug cut from power
supply cord should be disposed
of immediately. Inserting any cut
off plug into a 13A socket-outlet
is hazardous.
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• Never use the plug without the
fuse cover fitted. Ensure replacement
fuse is the same current value as
original.
• Replacement fuses are available
• Replace the lid and ensure it is
from Dualit and should be ASTA
firmly in place. Check that it is
approved to BS 1362.
fully closed, otherwise the kettle
may not switch off when boiling.
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H H O O W
W T T O O U U S S E E
S S w w i i t t c c h h i i n n g g O O n n
• Position the power base as close to
a wall socket as possible. Locate
• Check that the switch is in the
the mains cable so that it does not
"Off" position (lift the kettle
overhang the work surface, and
from the power base and set it
cannot be caught accidentally.
down again taking care not to
Shorten the mains lead by winding
spill any water). The switch will
it around the cord storage area
only operate when the kettle is
under the power base, and bring it
correctly fitted onto the base.
out of the cord exit in the base.
• Plug the power base into the
O O p p e e n n i i n n g g t t h h e e L L i i d d
wall socket. If necessary, switch
on the wall socket.
• Remove the kettle from the power
base. If the switch has been
• Press the switch down. The neon
pushed down inadvertently, it will
light will light up and the kettle
spring up into the "off" position.
will start to heat up.
• Hold the kettle handle firmly in one
• When the water has boiled the
hand, hold the lid knob in the other,
kettle will automatically switch off,
and pull the lid straight up. As soon
the switch will return to the "Off"
as it separates from the kettle,
position and the neon light will
move it out of the rising steam.
go out.
F F i i l l l l i i n n g g
N N O O T T E E : : W
f f r r o o m m t t h h e e b b a a s s e e , , y y o o u u
• Open the lid and fill the kettle
w w i i l l l l s s e e e e d d r r o o p p s s o o f f m m o o i i s s t t u u r r e e
via the lid aperture. Not through
o o n n t t h h e e s s u u r r f f a a c c e e o o f f t t h h e e p p o o w w e e r r b b a a s s e e . .
the spout.
T T h h i i s s i i s s t t h h e e s s t t e e a a m m
• Observe water level when filling,
u u s s e e d d t t o o s s w w i i t t c c h h t t h h e e k k e e t t t t l l e e
you must use at least one cup of
o o f f f f a a u u t t o o m m a a t t i i c c a a l l l l y y , , w w h h i i c c h h t t h h e e n n
water, but the water level must be
c c o o n n d d e e n n s s e e s s a a n n d d e e s s c c a a p p e e s s v v i i a a v v e e n n t t s s
below the Max mark.
i i n n t t h h e e u u n n d d e e r r s s i i d d e e o o f f t t h h e e k k e e t t t t l l e e . . T T h h i i s s
i i s s p p e e r r f f e e c c t t l l y y n n o o r r m m a a l l , , a a n n d d s s h h o o u u l l d d n n o o t t
• Do not overfill the kettle. If the
b b e e c c a a u u s s e e f f o o r r a a l l a a r r m m o o r r r r e e t t u u r r n n i i n n g g
kettle is overfilled, there is a risk
that boiling water may be ejected
t t h h e e k k e e t t t t l l e e . .
from the spout and lid.
• Remove the kettle from the power
base before attempting to pour.
• When filling or carrying the kettle,
do not tilt it backwards, as this may
allow water to pass through the
steam tube onto the control area.
Should this happen, the kettle must
be allowed to dry before reuse.
• To avoid the risk of splashing, pour
s s l l o o w w l l y y and do not over-tilt the kettle.
W A A R R N N I I N N G G : : IF THE KETTLE HAS
W
JUST BOILED, IT WILL BE FULL OF
STEAM, WHICH WILL ESCAPE AS
SOON AS THE LID IS OPENED.
B B o o i i l l D D r r y y
• Do not switch the kettle on unless it
contains at least one cup of water.
Misuse of this kind will shorten the
life of the kettle.
W h h e e n n y y o o u u l l i i f f t t t t h h e e k k e e t t t t l l e e
• If the kettle is accidentally switched
on when it does not contain
sufficient water, a boil-dry device
will automatically switch it off.
Wait until the kettle has cooled
down before refilling. The lid may
be hot and the water may spit as it
touches the kettle base.
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