SEVERIN WK 3644 Mode D'emploi page 9

under 8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – such materials
are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ Caution: always ensure that the cups
and spoons are removed from the
kettle before use.
∙ Do not operate the appliance below a
hanging cupboard or similar object; there
is a risk that escaping steam may be
trapped underneath.
∙ Do not leave the kettle unattended during
operation. Use only pure water and always
observe the minimum and maximum
level marks on the inside container
when fi lling. Overfi lling the container
is potentially dangerous with boiling
water being forced out. Also beware
of the danger of scalding from steam
being emitted. Therefore, do not touch
any part of the appliance except the
handle during use.
∙ The housing becomes hot during use.
∙ Caution: the lid must be kept closed at
all times, both during the boiling process
and when pouring out hot water.
∙ The appliance must be placed only on a
heat-resistant, level surface.
∙ Do not allow the appliance or its power
cord to come into contact with open
fl ames or any hot surfaces such as hot-
plates.
∙ Do not let the power cord hang free, and
keep the cord well away from hot parts of
the housing.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket,
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use,
- during cleaning.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as in
- staff kitchens, offi ces and other
commercial environments,
- agricultural areas,
- hotels, motels etc. and similar
establishments,
- bed-and-breakfast guest houses.
Thermal safety cut-out
The preset thermal safety cut-out protects
the heating element from overheating should
the appliance be erroneously switched
on without containing any water, or if the
heating element is calcifi ed. Once the safety
cut-out has switched off the kettle, it must be
allowed to cool down suffi ciently, or must be
descaled, before being switched on again.
Before using for the fi rst time
To clean the kettle, boil and then discard the
fi rst fi lling of water.
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