UK
INTRODUCTION
To get the best out of your new appliance, please read this user guide carefully before using it for the first time. We also recommend that you keep the instructions for future reference.
SAFETY MEASURES
Normal use of the appliance
•Incorrect use of this appliance may cause personal injury and damage.
•Use for its intended purpose only. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from incorrect use or handling (see also Guarantee Terms).
•For connection to 230 V, 50 Hz only.
•For domestic use only. Not for outdoor or commercial use.
•Use only accompanying accessories or those recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not submerge in water or any other liquid.
•Never leave unattended when in use, and keep an eye on children.
•The metal parts get very hot during use. Touch the plastic parts only.
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•Never switch the appliance on unless it contains water or descaler.
•Never put hot or boiling water in the reservoir. Use cold water only. Ensure the appliance is switched off when filling with water.
•The water level in the reservoir must not exceed the upper mark on the water level gauge.
•Never put the glass pot on a cooking ring or in an oven/microwave oven. Do not place it on the hotplate when it is empty or almost empty and the appliance is switched on.
•Do not use the glass pot if it has a loose or defective handle, or if it is broken in any other way.
Positioning the appliance
•Always place on a firm, level and heat- resistant surface at a safe distance from heat sources such as ovens, hot plates or the like.
•Always place the appliance at the back of a kitchen counter and at a safe distance from flammable objects such as curtains, tablecloths or similar.
•Do not cover.
•Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table/counter, and keep it away from hot objects and the hot surfaces of the appliance.
Cord, plug and mains socket
•Check regularly that neither cord nor plug is damaged and do not use if they are, or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any other way.
•If the appliance or plug is damaged, it must be inspected and if necessary, repaired by an authorised repair engineer, otherwise there is a risk of electric shock. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
•Remove the plug from the socket when cleaning, or when the appliance is not to be used for a while.
•Avoid pulling the cord when removing the plug from the socket. Instead, hold the plug.
•The cord must not be twisted or wound around the appliance.
•Check that it is not possible to pull or trip over the cord or any extension cord.
