Bodum 5500-2 Mode D'emploi page 4

reach of children under the age of 8. This appliance can be
used by persons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or
have been given instructions on how to use the appliance in a
safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
Never touch the appliance with damp or wet hands. Do not
touch the mains cable or plug with wet hands.
Do not touch any hot surfaces. Only use the handle to pick up
the kettle.
The use of any accessory attachment, not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer, may result in fire, electric shock
or injury to persons.
Never fill the kettle with water when it is positioned on the
base unit.
Never fill the kettle above the «MAX» mark.
Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing
cycles.
If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.
Do never boil water without the lid on.
Always ensure that you pour out boiling water slowly and
carefully, taking care not to tilt the spout too rapidly.
To prevent scalding, avoid coming into contact with the
steam escaping from the opening in the lid when the water is
being boiled or just after the kettle has switched off. Be care-
ful when opening the lid, if the kettle is still hot and you wish
to refill it with water.
Boiling water can cause burns.
Move the appliance with extreme care when it contains hot
water.
Do not forcefully locate the switch in the ON position, or make
any authorised changes to the switch in order to make it stay
in the ON position. This could lead to steam escaping from
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around the lid, damaging the automatic switch-off mecha-
nism and possibly causing bodily injury.
The appliance must not be immersed in water, remember this
is an electrical appliance.
Only clean the appliance using a damp cloth.
To disconnect, turn any control to «off» then remove plug
from wall outlet.
Always unplug the appliance by holding the plug, not the
cord.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the kettle is
not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized ser-
vice facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
Never attempt to exchange the mains cable of the appliance
as special tools are required for this. To ensure continued
safety of the appliance, if the cable needs to be repaired or
exchanged, have this carried out exclusively by a customer
service workshop authorised by the manufacturer.
To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do
not immerse cord, plug, kettle container and power base in
water or other liquid.
Do not operate the kettle on an inclined plane. Do not operate
the kettle unless the element is fully immersed. Do not move
while the kettle is switched on.
To prevent damage to the appliances do not use alkaline
cleaning agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and a mild
detergent.
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