on it. Do not place any cloth or tissue beneath or on the appliance to avoid any risk of
fire, electric shock and overheating. Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and
immediately wipe off spilled liquids.
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm
on each side to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects. Do not operate the
appliance near any heat-sensitive or moisturesensitive materials or under boards to avoid
damage caused by steam and condensate.
• The kettle is heated electrically. Do not place the appliance and any part of it on or near
hot surfaces, (i.e. burner, heater or oven). The appliance and any part of it may never
touch hot surfaces.
• Do not leave the power base unattended, when connected to the power supply. Always
unplug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning or moving the power base.
Always the kettle to cool down before cleaning or filling.
• Do not use this appliance to boil any other liquids or foodstuffs others than pure drinking
water without any additional ingredients.
• Never use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads or any hard and sharp objects (i.e. metal
scouring pads) for cleaning. Clean the kettle and power base with a damped sponge or
tissue and carefully dry the power base and exterior of the kettle after cleaning. Do not
handle the appliance or any part of it with violence. The lid is easily opened by pressing
the opening button. Do not lift or carry the kettle by the lid. Always use the handle for
moving the kettle.
• Do not immerse the kettle base, switch area, power base or power cord in water, or
allow moisture to come in contact with these parts. Never place the appliance or any part
of it in an automatic dishwasher.
• This appliance is for household use only and not intended for use in moving vehicles or
outdoors. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas. During operation a
little amount of moisture could condensate on the power base. This is no indication for any
failure.
Important safeguards for all electrical appliances
Care must be taken when using any electrical appliance. Please adhere to the following
precautions.
• Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage
requirements of the appliance (230 - 240 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for 16 A). Always connect
the appliance directly to a separately protected mains power supply wall socket with
protective conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Do not use any extension cord or
multi socket outlet. The installation of a residual current safety switch with a maximum ra-
ted residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is recommended.
If in doubt, contact your electrician for further information.
• In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to incom-
patible norms. Therefore it is possible that power supplies in foreign countries do not meat
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