Important Safeguards
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further reference.
Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these
instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by
electric shock, heat or fire.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other
than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre.
Please contact your vendor.
• This appliance is for household use only and NOT intended for use in moving vehicles
or outdoors. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas.
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance if the appliance or any parts are likely to be
damaged or subject to inadmissible strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating).
Before operating, always ensure that there are no objects in the water container, and check
the appliance and each part of it on impeccable operation or any damage or leakage.
The pins of the power plug must be tidy, smooth and clean.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance and immediately switch off and unplug the
appliance if water leaks out of the kettle.
• Any use of accessories, attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer
may result in fire, electric shock and injuries to persons. If the appliance or any part of it
is likely to be defective or not operating in the intended way or water leaks out of the kettle,
immediately unplug from the power supply and return the entire appliance to an authorised
service centre for examination and repair.
Any maintenance, repair and operation other than described in these instructions must be
performed at an authorised service centre to avoid risk of electric shock, fire or injuries to
persons.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do not
let young children play with any parts of the appliance. The appliance is not intended for
use by children or infirm persons without supervision. For storage always keep the entire
appliance dry and clean and where young children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard
and/or heavy objects on the appliance or any part of it.
• Always place the appliance on a stable, level, dry, heat-resistant and easy accessible
surface. Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on an inclined
surface. Ensure, that the power base will not tilt or wobble before placing the kettle on it.
Do not place any cloth or tissue beneath or on the appliance to avoid any risk of fire,
electric shock and overheating. Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and
immediately wipe off spilled liquids.
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on
each side to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects. Keep at least 1 m of free
space above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance near any heat-sensitive or moisture-
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