WMF SKYLINE Vario Mode D'emploi page 9

Safety instructions
▪ Only connect the device to properly installed earthed sockets. The wire and plug must be dry.
▪ Do not pull the connecting cable over sharp edges or clamp it. Do not let it hang down and protect
it from heat and oil.
▪ Never disconnect the mains plug from the socket by the cord or with wet hands.
▪ Stop using the appliance and/or connect it from the mains plug immediately if:
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the appliance or mains cable is damaged;
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the device is not leak-proof;
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there is any suspicion of a fault after dropping the appliance or similar.
In such cases, send the appliance to be repaired.
▪ Do not place the kettle on hot surfaces, such as hot plates or similar, or near open flames. It could
melt.
▪ Do not place the device on water-sensitive surfaces. Water spray may damage them.
▪ Do not operate the device under delicate furniture. Escaping steam from boiling could damage the
furniture.
▪ Never operate the kettle unattended.
▪ Do not switch on the device without water.
▪ Take the pot for filling from the base.
▪ Only fill with clean water, not milk, coffee, etc.
▪ Do not move the device during operation and do not pull on the mains cable.
▪ Caution: the device is hot. Risk of scalding from escaping steam. Only take hold of the hot kettle from
the handle and do not open the lid when pouring.
▪ Always completely empty the pot. Do not let any residual water remain in the device for a long
period of time.
▪ The mains plug is to be pulled:
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if malfunctions occur during use,
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before cleaning and care,
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after use.
▪ No liability is accepted for any damages resulting from misuse, incorrect operation or improper
repairs.
Claims under warranty are likewise excluded in such cases.
▪ Packaging material, such as plastic film bags, do not belong in the hands of children.
Start-up
Thoroughly clean the inside of the pot prior to the first use. To do so, open the lid by pressing the
button on the handle.
A strainer insert in the pour spout ensures that larger limescale particles are kept back when pouring.
The unnecessary length of the connecting cable can be wound at the bottom of the base part.
Connect the mains plug to an earthed socket.
Fill with at least 0.5 litres of water, but at the most up to the Max - marking. Close the lid.
Place the pot on the base in any position. To complete the start-up, boil a maximum capacity of water,
which you should not use for food preparation.
Standby
After connecting the mains plug, the start / stop
device is in standby mode. After 15 minutes of inactivity, the electric kettle switches off, the control
lamps go out and the power consumption is then less than 0.5 watts.
In order put the device back on standby, press the start / stop
and 100°C buttons will illuminate white and the
button.
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