kettle. There is no warranty claim of the purchaser, if the damage or defect of the
appliance is caused by inappropriate treatment.
• Hot water could cause severe burns! Do not leave the appliance unattended,
when it is in reach of young children, especially when the appliance is hot!
HIGH TEMPERATURES – RISK OF BURNS
• Do not place any foreign objects or clothes on or under the appliance during ope-
ration to avoid overheating.
• Close the lid before starting operation. Always keep the lid closed during ope-
ration. Hot steam may escape from the lid and spout. Do not hold your hands,
arms and/or face over the appliance during operation to avoid scalds. This holds
especially when opening the lid shortly after operation.
• CAUTION: The exterior of the appliance will get very hot during operation and
thereafter. Thus, during operation and thereafter, only touch the appliance by the
handle and operating elements.
• Wipe off spilled water immediately. When moving the filled kettle, ensure to keep
the kettle in an upright, level position to avoid injuries and damage due to spilled
hot water.
• Always leave the kettle cool down, before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Place the appliance near a suitable wall power socket, and connect the appliance
directly to a protected mains power supply with protective conductor (earth/ground)
connected properly. For this, always unwind the power cord completely. Do not to
use any extension cord or multi socket outlet. Ensure that the voltage rating of your
mains power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (230
V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for at least 16 A).
The power outlet socket must be installed separately to avoid interference with other
appliances. The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.)
with a maximum rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electri-
cal circuit is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact your electrician for further
information.
• In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to
incompatible norms. Therefore it is possible that power supplies in foreign coun-
tries do not meat the requirements for safe operation of the appliance. Thus,
before operating the appliance abroad, ensure that safe operation is possible.
• Always handle the power cord with care. Power cords may never be knotted, twi-
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