Hamilton Beach 40880G Mode D'emploi page 2

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. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs. Care must be
taken since burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled hot liquid.
5. To protect against fire, electric shock, and personal injury, do not immerse cord,
plug, power base, or electric kettle in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when kettle is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply
cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact
Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set
forth in the Limited Warranty.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may
This appliance is intended for household use only.
w 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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result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
11. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
12. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF ( ) and then remove plug
from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull
from the power cord.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food will contaminate
the interior and void warranty.
15. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.
16. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the
same circuit.
17. Heater may remain hot after the kettle is turned off.
18. WARNING: If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.
19. WARNING: Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the heating cycle.
20. Be certain kettle lid is securely in place during operation and when pouring hot
water. Do not use force when placing lid on kettle.
21. Do not clean glass with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.
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 grounding type, the extension cord must also 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.