SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance
for the first time: the manufacturer does not accept responsibility
for use that does not comply with the instructions.
• 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 have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less
than 8 years.
• This appliance may be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or whose experience or knowledge
is not sufficient, provided they are supervised or have received
instruction to use the device safely and understand the dangers.
• Children should not use the appliance as a toy.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised.
• Your appliance was designed for domestic use only.
• It is not intended to be used in the following cases, which are not
covered by the guarantee.
– In kitchens reserved for staff use in shops, offices and other
professional environments;
– On farms;
– By hotel or motel clients, or on other residential premises;
– In bed and breakfast accommodation and other similar
environments.
• Never fill the kettle past the maximum water level mark, nor below
the minimum water level mark.
• If the kettle is too full, some water may spray out.
• Never open the lid when the water is boiling.
• Your kettle should only be used with its lid locked, with the base
and the anti-scale filter supplied.
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• Never immerse the kettle, its base or the power cord and plug in
water or any other liquid.
• Never use the kettle if the power cord or the plug are damaged.
Always have them replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales
service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid danger.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Children should not clean or perform maintenance procedures on
the appliance unless they are supervised by a responsible adult.
• WARNING: Be careful to avoid any spillage on the connector
during cleaning, filling or pouring.
• Always follow the cleaning instruction to clean your appliance;
– Unplug the appliance.
– Do not clean the appliance while hot.
– Clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
– Never immerse the appliance in water or put it under running
water.
• WARNING: Risks of injuries if you do not use this appliance
correctly.
• Only use your kettle for boiling drinking water.
• WARNING: The heating element surface is subjected to residual
heat after use.
• Be sure to manipulate only the handle during heating until cooling
down.
• Your appliance is intended for domestic use inside the home only
at an altitude below 4000 m.
• For your safety, this appliance meets applicable standards and regulations (Directives on Low
Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with food articles, Environment,
etc.).
• Only plug the appliance into an earthed mains outlet. Check that the voltage indicated on the
rating plate of the appliance corresponds to that of your electrical installation.
• Any connection error will invalidate your guarantee.
• The guarantee does not cover kettles that fail to operate or operate badly due to a failure to
descale the appliance regularly.
• Do not let the power cord hang where children may reach it.
• Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.
• Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by the customer must be
performed by an Approved Service Centre.
• All appliances are subject to strict quality control procedures. These include actual usage tests
on randomly selected appliances, which would explain any traces of use.
• Never use scouring pads for cleaning purposes.
• To remove the scale filter, remove the kettle from its base and leave it to cool down. Do not
remove the filter when the appliance is filled with hot water.
• Do not use any method to descale the kettle other than that recommended.
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