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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs. Care
must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from
spilled, hot liquid.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not
immerse cord, plug, power base, or electric kettle in water or other
liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Call our toll-free number for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either a
polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the
risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or
grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by
modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does
not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have
an electrician replace the outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
10. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
11. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF (O) and then
remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord to remove the plug
from an outlet as this can damage the cord and cause a risk of fire
and electric shock.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food will
contaminate the interior and void warranty.
14. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.
15. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
16. Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the heating cycle.
17. Be certain kettle lid is securely in place during operation and when pouring
hot water. Do not use force when placing lid on kettle.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type,
the extension cord should be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must
be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
accidentally tripped over.