Morphy Richards 43541 manual Safety, Instructions

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IMPORTANT	• Do not place the kettle where the
SAFETY
		mains lead could fall into a sink.
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical		Personal safety
appliance requires the following	• WARNING: To protect
common sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury		against fire, electric shock
		and personal injury, do not
or death and secondly the		immerse cord, plug and
danger of damage to the		appliance in water or any
appliance. These are indicated in		other liquid.
the text by the following two	• Always keep the top of the
conventions:
		cordless base dry, especially
WARNING: Danger to the		around the connection area. If
person!		wet, disconnect the power
IMPORTANT: Damage to the		supply before drying. Allow to
		dry thoroughly before
appliance!		reconnection to the power
In addition, we offer the following		supply.
safety advice.	• Always pour hot water slowly
		and carefully without tipping the
Location		appliance too fast to prevent
		splashing and spillage.
Always locate your kettle away	• Extreme caution must be used
from the edge of the worktop.		when moving an appliance
Ensure that the appliance is used		containing hot liquid.
on a firm, flat surface.	• Do not touch hot surfaces, use
Do not use the appliance		the handles or knobs.
outdoors, in a bathroom, or near	• Always close the lid securely,
water.		otherwise the kettle may not
		switch off automatically and may
WARNING: Do not place the		spit out boiling water. Always
appliance onto a metal tray		have the BRITA Water filter in
or metal surface whilst in		place.
use.	• Avoid contact with emitting
Mains lead		steam from the spout when the
		water is boiling or just after it has
The mains lead should reach		switched off.
from the socket to the base unit	• Take care if opening the lid of the
without straining the		appliance when hot.
connections. Reduce the length
of the lead by storing the excess	• Do not open the lid whilst the
in the cord storage facility in the		water is boiling.
base unit.	• Do not fill above the MAX mark,
Do not let the mains lead hang
		otherwise boiling water may be
over the edge of the worktop		ejected and filtration may be
where a child could reach it.		impaired.
Do not let the lead run across an	• Do not hold the switch in the ON
open space e.g. between a low		position, or tamper with the
socket and a table.		switch to fix it in the ON position,
Do not let the lead run across a		as this may cause damage to the
		switch-off mechanism.
cooker or other hot area which
might damage the cable.	• Unplug from the outlet before
		cleaning.

•Do not move the kettle when switched on.

•Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

•This appliance is not intended for 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children

•Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances. Never allow children to operate or play with this appliance.

•Children are vulnerable in the kitchen particularly when unsupervised and if appliances are being used or cooking is being carried out.

•Teach children to be aware of dangers in the kitchen, warn them of the dangers of reaching up to areas where they cannot see properly or should not be reaching.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Treating scalds

•Run cold water over the affected area immediately. Do not stop to remove clothing, get medical help quickly.

Other safety considerations

•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Morphy Richards for advice.

•The use of attachments or tools not recommended or sold by Morphy Richards, may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

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