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Operating Manual

Important safety instructions

▪ These devices can be used by children older than eight years old
as well as by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, persons lacking experience and/or lacking knowledge
if they are supervised or have received instructions regarding how
the device is to be used safely and have understood the resulting
risks. Children shall not play with the device. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children, unless they are older
than 8 years old and supervised.
▪ Keep the device and its cord out of the reach of children under 8 years old.
▪ Only operate the electric kettle with the appropriate base.
▪ Boiling water may splash out if the device is overfilled or operated
when the lid is not closed.
▪ Never use the appliance with open lid or without scale filter.
▪ Do not immerse the kettle and base in water.
▪ If the appliance's supply cord is damaged then it must be replaced
by the manufacturer's central customer service department or by a
similarly qualified person. Improper repairs may constitute a serious
threat for users.
▪ Take care not to spill water on the base.
▪ Caution! Risk of burns! The temperature of accessible surfaces and
tea strainer can become very hot. They also remain hot for some
time after the appliance has been switched off.
▪ After using the appliance and accessories, clean all surfaces/parts
that have come into contact with food. Follow the instructions in
the "Cleaning and care" section.
▪ Always use the appliance in accordance with these instructions.
Improper use can result in electric shocks and other hazards.
▪ The appliance is designed for indoor household use only.
▪ This device is intended to be used in household and similar
applications, such as:
⋅ staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
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⋅ farm houses;
⋅ by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
⋅ bed and breakfast type environments.
The device is not intended for purely commercial use.

Prior to use

Read the operating manual carefully. It contains important information about the use, safety and
maintenance of the appliance.
It should be kept in a safe place and passed on to further users if appropriate.
The device may only be used for the intended purpose according to these operating instructions.
Observe the safety instructions during use.
Technical Data
Rated voltage: 220 - 240 V~ 50-60 Hz
Power consumption: 2520 - 3000 W
Protection class: I
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 disconnect it from the mains plug immediately if:
⋅ The appliance or mains cable is damaged;
⋅ the device is not leak-proof;
⋅ 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 open the lid while water is boiling.
▪ The grip on the tea strainer is not a carrying handle. It is used for moving the tea strainer upwards
and downwards.
▪ Do not switch on the device without water.
▪ Take the kettle 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 kettle. Do not let any residual water remain in the device for a long
period of time.
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