or if the appliance is damaged it must not
be used any more.
Setting up and plug in
• Place the appliance on a dry, stable, anti-
slip and heat resistant surface.
• Never place the appliance on to or near
a hotplate or a hot oven.
• Before first use ensure that your mains
voltage corresponds to that stated on the
rating plate of the appliance.
• Connect this appliance to a plug which
is wired according to the regulations
(220-240 V ~AC) only.
• The appliance is forbidden to be used by
separate timer or separate remote device.
• Run the cable in a way that nobody can
stumble over it or pull on it.
• This appliance may be used with the pro-
vided stand only.
• Take care that the cable never comes into
contact with sharp edges and hot objects.
• Never store it near a heating element,
plastic parts of the housing could melt.
• Additional protection may be obtained by
fitting an earth-leakage circuit-breaker
(IF=30mA) into your home installation.
Please consult a qualified electrician.
Before first use
• Remove all packaging material such as
carton, foil etc.
• Clean the unit before using it for the first
time (see cleaning and care).
Usage
Caution! Danger of overheating and hot
steam! Never leave the appliance
unattended during operation.
• Don't heat up the appliance without water,
with too much water or open lid.
The quantity of water filled in has to
be between MIN and MAX at the inside
located water level scale. Overfilling may
cause hazard of scalding by boiling and
squirting water.
• In order to fill in water, lift off the kettle
from the base station. Take care not to let
water run over the appliance when filling.
Ingress of moisture into the electric parts
causes short circuit and damage.
• Always watch the appliance during
operation. After each use, unplug.
Danger of burning! The appliance gets
very hot during operation.
• During operation of electrical caloric
appliances, high temperatures (by boiling
water, hot steam or hot body) are
generated, which may cause injuries. Only
touch the cool touch handle and the lid
opener to open or close! Never touch hot
lid or housing!
• Do not open the lid while water is boiling!
Danger of scalding!
• Never move the unit while it is hot. Let the
unit cool down enough before cleaning and
storing.
Caution! Always keep enough distance
to heat or steam sensitive surface,
walls, furniture.
• Ensure that the cord does not touch hot
parts of the appliance like lid or housing.
• Note: Never use the appliance outside
and always place it in a dry environment.
The appliance is not suited for outside
use. Moisture can damage the appliance.
• To avoid damage and scratches on the
stainless steel surface never use sharp
edged or metallic objects for cleaning.
• Do not use this water kettle for other
purpose as for cooking water.
• Note: Heat up the water in the appliance
only once. Completely pour out the water
after boil up. Don't let water remain in the
appliance to avoid calcifying.
Keep the appliance clean as it is in
contact with drinking-water.
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