Morphy Richards 43037 Safety, Instructions, Personal safety, Location, Mains lead, Children

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IMPORTANT	• Do not let the lead run across
SAFETY		an open space e.g. between a
INSTRUCTIONS		low socket and table.
The use of any electrical	• Do not let the lead run across a
appliance requires the following		cooker or other hot area which
common sense safety rules.		might damage the cable.
Primarily there is danger of	• The mains lead should reach
injury or death and secondly		from the socket to the base unit
the danger of damage to the		without straining the
appliance. These are indicated		connections.
in the text by the following two
conventions:	• If the supply cord is damaged,
WARNING: Danger to the		it must be replaced by the
		manufacturer, its service agent
person!		or similarly other qualified
IMPORTANT: Damage to the		person in order to avoid a
		hazard.
appliance!
In addition we offer the		Personal safety
following safety advice.	• WARNING: To protect against
Location		fire, electric shock and
		personal injury do not
		immerse cord, plug and
This appliance is intended to		appliance in water or any
be used in household and		other liquid.
similar applications such as:	• Always keep the top of the
farm houses;
		cordless base dry, especially
by clients in hotels, motels		around the connection area,
		disconnect the power supply
and other residential type		before drying. Allow to dry
environments;		thoroughly before reconnection
bed and breakfast type		to the power supply.
environments.	• Always pour hot water slowly
It is not suitable for use in staff		and carefully without tipping the
		appliance too fast to prevent
kitchen areas in shops, offices		splashing and spillage.
and other working
environments.	• Extreme caution must be used
Always locate your appliance		when moving a appliance
		containing hot liquid.
away from the edge of the
worktop.	• Do not touch hot surfaces, use
Ensure that the appliance is		handles or knobs.
used on a firm, flat surface.	• Always close the lid if
Do not use the appliance		applicable and always have the
		filter in place.
outdoors or near water.	• Avoid contact with emitting
WARNING: Do not place the
		steam when the water is boiling
appliance onto a metal tray		or just after it has switched off.
or metal surface whilst in
use.	• Take care if opening the lid of
		the appliance when hot.
Mains lead	• Do not open the lid whilst the
Do not let the mains lead hang		water is boiling.
over the edge of the worktop
where a child could reach it.

•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 switch-off mechanism.

•Do not move the kettle when switched on.

•Unplug from the outlet before cleaning.

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

•Ensure that the kettle is switched off before removing it from its base.

•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 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.

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