Hamilton Beach 840055200 manual Kettle Safety, Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions

Kettle Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.Read all instructions thoroughly before using the appliance.

2.Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled hot liquid.

3.To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs or electric kettle in water or other liquid.

4.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5.Electric kettle must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.

6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, electrical repair, mechanical repair, or adjustment.

7.Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food will contaminate the interior and void warranty.

8.Do not use outdoors.

9.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10.To protect against electric shock, unplug from outlet when filling, when not in use, and before cleaning.

11.To prevent burns, allow to cool before cleaning.

12.Do not allow kettle to boil dry.

13.To avoid possible steam damage, turn spout away from walls or cabinets during use; use protective pad under kettle to prevent damage to wood finishes.

14.To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.

15.Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

16.To disconnect electric kettle, remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on cord as this may damage the cord and eventually cause electric shock.

17.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

18.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

19.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex may result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury.

20.Be sure the lid is securely snapped in place before turning kettle on and during use. Allow to cool before removing lid. To remove lid lift straight up.

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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the kettle.

This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). The plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin, part of the 3-prong plug.

A short cord is provided to reduce the hazard of becoming entangled or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used if the electrical rating is equal to or greater than the rating of the kettle.

Use an extension cord rated 10 amperes or greater. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

WARNING: To avoid burns and reduce risk of personal injury, use extreme caution when carrying kettle containing hot water. Do not pour in the direction of people or over people.

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