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large bowl, as spilled water could accumulate under the base and cause shortcut,
electric shock, overheating, and fire.
• This appliance is NOT intended for use or handling 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 the
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Even cleaning may not
be performed by children without supervision. Children must always be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or any parts of the appliance or
the packaging. Always keep the appliance where it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and
where young children cannot reach it. Do not leave the appliance or any part of it
unattended, when in reach of young children.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (e.g. burner,
heater, or oven). Do not use any parts of the appliance with any other device or for
any purpose not described in this booklet. Do not handle the appliance or any part
of it with violence.
• Always switch OFF the appliance (remove the kettle from the base), unplug and wait
for the appliance to cool down completely, before inserting or removing the water
filter, cleaning the appliance and when the appliance is not in use. Do not use any
hard or sharp-edged objects with the appliance (e.g. forks, knives, scrapers).
• The appliance is intended for heating clear drinking water. For operation, only fill in
clear drinking water to avoid injuries and damage due to fire, electric shock, and
high temperatures. For de-scaling, only use the liquids recommended in this booklet.
• To avoid overheating, before operation, always fill a sufficient amount of clear drin-
king water into the water kettle (at least 0.5 litre / MIN). Do not operate the appli-
ance with the water kettle empty. However, Do not fill in more than the maximum
amount (1.5 litre / MAX). If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may splash out.
• If liquids run out or are spilled onto the exterior of the base or kettle, immediate-
ly unplug the appliance. Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. If in doubt,
check the kettle for leakage, before operating the appliance again (see: ‘Checking
the Kettle for Leakage’).
• Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on or in the appliance or any part or
accessory of it.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads), or any
corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning. Do not place the appliance or any
part of it in an automatic dishwasher!
• Depending on the hardness of your water, you need to clean the water filter and de-
scale the kettle regularly. A large amount of scale will lead to energy loss and could
cause damage to the appliance. Clean the water filter separately (see: ‘Care and
Cleaning’).
