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suitable large table or counter that is resistant against heat and water.
Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately.
Do not place any clothes or tissue or other foreign objects under or on
the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and
overheating. Do not place the appliance over a power cord or on wet or
inclined surfaces (e.g. sink or drain board).
This appliance is NOT intended for use or handling by persons (including
children from 8 years and above) with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal 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 per-
formed by children without supervision. Children must always be super-
vised 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 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 de-scaling,
only use the liquids recommended in this booklet. Do not fill in any other
liquids or food to avoid injuries and damage due to fire, electric shock,
and high temperatures.To avoid overheating, before operation, always
fill a sufficient amount of clear drinking water into the water kettle (at least
0.5 litre / MIN). Do not operate the appliance 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, imme-
