Thank you for purchasing a KRUPS kettle. Please read the instructions carefully and
keep them at hand.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 :
Always read the instructions before first use and keep them handy for
future reference.
Only use the kettle to heat water. Never heat other liquids in the kettle.
Only plug the kettle into a grounded power outlet. Check that the voltage
on the rating plate of the appliance corresponds to that of your electrical
installation.
Keep the kettle and its power cord away from any source of heat, from
any wet or slippery surface and away from sharp angles.
Your kettle should only be used with its lid locked, with the base and the
anti-scale filter supplied.
To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not
immerse cord, plugs or machine in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
Do not use outdoors.
Never immerse the kettle, its base or the power cord and plug in water
or any other liquid.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
Never use the appliance in a bathroom or close to a water source.
Never use the kettle when your hands or feet are wet.
Do not place the kettle or its base on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or a hot surface such as a hotplate or in a heated oven or use it near an
open flame.
Place the kettle and its power cord to the back of the work surface.
Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to the off position, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
Always unplug the power cord immediately if you observe any anomaly
during operation.
Never pull on the power cord to remove it from the wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Always remain vigilant when the appliance is on, and in particular be
careful of the steam coming out of the spout which is very hot.
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