Morphy Richards Traditional Kettle User Manual page 2

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Getting the best from your
new kettle...
Empty the water out of the
kettle after first boiling
To clean away any deposits that are
left in the kettle after the
manufacturing process.
Descale as appropriate for the
hardness of the water in your
area
It is important to descale as the
performance of the kettle and auto
switch-off will be impaired.
Safety first
Always pour water slowly and
carefully to prevent the splashing of
scalding water.
Fast boil kettles perform
differently
If your kettle is a fast boil model, it
may sound louder during boiling,
and switch off suddenly with no
after noise - this is normal.
Important safety
instructions
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following common
sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or
death and secondly the danger of
damage to the appliance. These are
indicated in the text by the following
two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the
person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the
appliance!
In addition we offer the following
safety advice.
Location
• Always locate your kettle away from
the edge of the worktop.
• Ensure that the kettle is used on a
firm, flat surface.
• Do not use the kettle outdoors or in
a bathroom.
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• WARNING: Do not place the
kettle onto a metal tray or metal
surface whilst in use.
Personal safety
• WARNING: To protect against
fire, electric shock and personal
injury do not immerse cord, plug
or kettle in water or any other
liquid.
• Position the lid so that steam is
directed away from the handle.
• Do not remove the lid while the
water is boiling.
• The kettle is only to be used with
the stand provided.
• Do not attempt to connect any other
appliance to the base unit or this
appliance to another base unit.
• Always pour hot water slowly and
carefully without tipping the kettle
too fast to prevent splashing and
spillage.
• Do not move the kettle when
switched on.
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving a kettle containing hot water.
• Do not touch hot surfaces, use
handles or knobs.
• Always close the lid securely,
otherwise the kettle may not switch
off automatically and may spit out
boiling water.
• Avoid contact with steam from the
spout when the water is boiling or
just after it has switched off.
• Take care if opening the lid for re-
filling when the kettle is hot.
• Do not fill above the MAX mark,
otherwise boiling water may be
ejected.
• Do not hold the switch in the on
position or tamper with the switch to
fix it in the on position as this may
cause damage to the switch-off
mechanism.
• Unplug from the outlet before
cleaning.
• Allow to cool before putting on or
Other safety
taking off parts and before cleaning.
considerations
• Do not operate any appliance with a
• This appliance is not intended to be
damaged cord or plug or after the
used by young children or infirm
appliance malfunctions or has been
persons without supervision.
damaged in any manner. Ring the
helpline number for advice on
• This appliance is not intended for
examination and repair.
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
• The use of attachments or tools not
mental capabilities, or lack of
recommended or sold by Morphy
experience and knowledge, unless
Richards may cause fire, electric
they have been given supervision or
shock or injury.
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
• Do not tamper with the connector in
for their safety.
any way.
• Do not use the kettle for any use
Mains lead
other than to boil water.
• The mains lead should reach from
the socket to the base unit without
• Do not use outdoors.
straining the connections. Reduce
the length of the lead by storing the
• Do not place the kettle on or near a
excess in the cord storage facility in
hot gas or electric burner or in a
the base unit.
heated oven.
• Do not let the mains lead hang over
• The kettle must not be on the base
the edge of the worktop where a
unit when being filled with water.
child could reach it.
• The mains lead of the cordless base
• Do not let the lead run across an
cannot be repaired. If the mains lead
open space e.g. between a low
is damaged, the cordless base
socket and table.
should be discarded and replaced.
• Do not let the lead run across a
• Unplug from the outlet when not in
cooker or toaster or other hot area
use.
which might damage the cable.
• Do not leave unattended whilst in
• Do not place the kettle where the
use.
mains lead could fall into a sink.
• Always keep the top of the cordless
• If the supply cord is damaged it
base dry, especially around the
must be replaced by the
connection area,disconnect
manufacturer or its service agent or
thepower supply before drying.
similarly qualified person in order to
Allow to dry thoroughly before
avoid a hazard.
reconnection to the power supply.
Children
Treating scalds
• Children do not understand the
• Run cold water over the affected
dangers associated with operating
area immediately. Do not stop to
electrical appliances. Never allow
remove clothing, get medical help
children to use this appliance.
quickly.
• Young children should be
supervised to ensure they do not
Electrical requirements
play with the appliance.
Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of your appliance corresponds
with your house electricity supply
which must be 220 - 240 volts AC.
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