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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance. These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!
In addition, we offer the following safety advice.
Location
•Always locate your appliance away from the edge of the worktop.
•Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat surface.
•Do not use the appliance outdoors or near water.
•WARNING: Do not place the appliance onto a metal tray or metal surface whilst in use.
Mains lead
•Do not let the mains lead hang over the edge of the worktop where a child could reach it.
•Do not let the lead run across an open space, e.g. between a low socket and table.
•Do not let the lead run across a cooker or other hot area which might damage the cable.
•The mains lead should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the connections.
Personal safety
•WARNING: To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug and appliance in water or any other liquid.
•The appliance must not be immersed
•Always keep the top of the cordless base dry, especially around the connection area. If wet, disconnect the power supply before drying. Allow to dry thoroughly before reconnection to the power supply.
•Always pour hot water slowly and carefully without tipping the appliance too fast to prevent splashing and spillage.
•Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot liquid.
•Do not touch hot surfaces, always use handles or knobs.
•Always close the lid, if applicable, and always have the filter in place.
•Avoid contact with emitting steam when the water is boiling or just after it has switched off.
•Take care if opening the lid of the appliance when hot.
•WARNING: Do not open the lid whilst the water is boiling.
•Do not fill above the MAX mark, otherwise boiling water may be ejected.
•Do not hold the switch in the ON position or tamper with the switch to fix it in the ON position, as this may cause damage to the
•Unplug from the outlet before cleaning.
•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
•Never allow a child to operate 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 leave appliances unattended whilst in use.
•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.
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