• Never immerse electrical appliances, cords or plugs in water or any
other liquid.
• Do not touch electrical appliances if they have fallen in the water. Imme-
diately pull the plug out of the socket. Stop using the appliance.
• Make sure that electrical appliances, cords and plugs do not come into
contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or open fire.
• Never let cords hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
• Always remove plug from the socket when you are not using the electri-
cal appliance.
• Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not
the cord.
• Regularly check if the cord of the electrical appliance is not damaged.
Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord shows signs of damage.
If the cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a te-
chnical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification, to
avoid any danger.
• The appliance may not be switched on with the aid of an external time
switch, or by a separate system with remote control.
• Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
• Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Use solely the base supplied with the kettle. Never use the base for other
purposes.
• Remove the kettle from the base, and fill with water from the tap. Never
fill the it above the 'max' level.
• Do not switch on the appliance before you have filled it with water. Fill
only with cold water.
• The kettle's lid must remain securely closed whilst the appliance
is in use.
• Never open the lid when the water is still boiling.
• Use the appliance only to boil or heat water. Never use it for other liquids.
• Fill the kettle with at least 0.5 litre of water.
• Allow the appliance to cool to room temperature before storage.
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