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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.
∙ The appliance must be used only on a
heat-resistant, level surface.
∙ Do not operate the appliance below a
hanging cupboard or similar object; there
is a risk that escaping steam may be
trapped underneath.
∙ The exterior surfaces become hot during
use and will remain so for some time
afterwards.
∙ 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.
∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
Thermal safety cut-out
The preset thermal safety cut-out protects
the heating element from overheating should
the appliance be erroneously switched on
without 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 it is switched on again.
Temperature control
The temperature control allows for infi nite
adjustment of the water temperature.
N.B: The setting increases as the control
is turned clockwise, and decreases as the
control is turned anti-clockwise. To bring
the water to boiling point, the temperature
control should be set at its maximum.
Before using for the fi rst time
To clean the kettle, boil and discard the fi rst
fi lling of water.
Boiling water
∙ Remove the water container from its
base.
∙ Use the lid-opener lever to open the lid
and fi ll the container with water to the
desired level, observing the Min. and
Max. markings.
∙ Before closing the lid and placing the
container back on its base, ensure that
the appliance has not yet been switched
on.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket,
turn the temperature control to the desired
setting and press the On/Off switch. The
indicator light comes on; the heating
process begins.
∙ When the maximum temperature is
selected: Once boiling point has been
reached, the appliance automatically
switches off and the indicator light goes
out.
∙ When a temperature below boiling
point is selected: Once the pre-set
temperature has been reached, the
heating process is interrupted and the
indicator light goes out. Heating resumes
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