WMF MASTER Manuel D'instructions page 8

4| IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
that can cause serious injuries (e.g. burns caused
by steam or hot surfaces).
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that can lead to minor or moderate
injuries.
ATTENTION
indicates a situation that can lead
to material damage.
NOTE
provides additional information
regarding safe handling of the product.
observe and follow the symbols and
indications.
EU MARKETS:
This appliance must not be used
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by children under 8 years of age.
This appliance can be used by
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children aged 8 years and over
under constant supervision.
This appliance can be used by
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people with limited physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
and persons lacking experi-
ence and/or lacking knowledge
if they are supervised or have
received instructions on how
to use the appliance safely and
have understood the resulting
risks. Keep the appliance and
its power cord out of reach of
children under the age of 8.
Children should be supervised in
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order to ensure that they do not
play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance
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shall not be made by children,
unless they are older than 8 years
old and supervised.
NON-EU MARKETS:
The appliance is not intended for
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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 respon-
sible for their safety.
Children should be supervised in
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order to ensure that they do not
play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance
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shall not be made by children,
unless they are older than 8 years
old and supervised.
Only operate the electric kettle
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with the appropriate base.
Boiling water may splash out if
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the appliance is overfilled or oper-
ated when the lid is not closed.
Do not immerse the kettle or base
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in water.
If the appliance's connection
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cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer's
central customer service depart-
ment or by a similarly quali-
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fied person. Unauthorised repairs
could put the user at consider-
able risk.
Take care not to spill water onto
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the base.
CAUTION
Risk of burns! The tempera-
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ture of accessible surfaces
can become very hot. They
also remain hot for some time
after the appliance has been
switched off.
After using the appliance and
•
accessories, clean all surfaces/
parts that have come into con-
tact with food. Please follow the
instructions in the "Cleaning and
care" section.
Always use the appliance in
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accordance with these instruc-
tions. Improper use may result in
electric shocks or other hazards.
This appliance is designed for use
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in households and similar envi-
ronments, such as:
Staff kitchen areas in shops,
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offices and other working
environments;
Farmhouses;
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By guests at hotels, motels and
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other residential facilities;
At bed-and-breakfast
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establishments.
The appliance is not intended for
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purely commercial use.
4.1| SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Only connect the device to properly installed
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earthed sockets. The wire and plug must be dry.
Do not pull the connecting cable over sharp
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edges or clamp it. Do not let it hang down
and protect it from heat and oil.
Never disconnect the mains plug from the
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socket by the cord or with wet hands.
Stop using the appliance and/or disconnect it
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from the mains plug immediately if:
The appliance or mains cable is damaged;
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the device is not leak-proof;
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there is any suspicion of a fault after drop-
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ping the appliance or similar.
In such cases, send the appliance to be repaired.
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Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces,
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such as hot plates or similar, or near open
flames. It could melt.
Do not place the device on water-sensitive
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surfaces. Water spray may damage them.
Do not operate the device under delicate fur-
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niture. Escaping steam from boiling could
damage the furniture. Never operate the
appliance unattended.
Do not switch on the device without water.
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Take the pot for filling from the base.
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Only fill with clean water, not milk, coffee, etc.
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Do not move the device during operation and
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do not pull on the mains cable.
Never operate the appliance with the lid
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open.
WARNING
Danger of scalding due to hot casing and
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water vapour escaping. Only hold the ket-
tle by the handle when in operation, and
do not open the lid when pouring out.
Always completely empty the pot. Do not let
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any residual water remain in the device for a
long period of time.
The mains plug is to be pulled:
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if malfunctions occur during use,
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before cleaning and care,
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after use.
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