IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using.

2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3.To protect against electric shock, do not immerse this appliance, in water or any other liquid.

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

5.Unplug the power base or detachable cord from the power outlet when not in use, before repositioning and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance.

6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Sunbeam may cause hazards or injuries.

8.Do not use outdoors.

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

10.Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

11.Ensure that the kettle is properly located on the power base, or properly attached to the detachable cord before switching on.

12.Remove the kettle from power base or unplug kettle from wall outlet before filling or pouring. Do

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not attempt to remove the kettle from the power base or unplug from wall outlet until it is switched off, manually or automatically.

13.Use the kettle only with the power base or detachable cord supplied and vice-versa.

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

15.Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow underneath the appliance.

16.Extreme caution must be used when handling or moving kettle and pouring from kettle containing boiling water.

17.Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the heating cycle.

18.A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

19.An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.

20.If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least 15 amps and 120 volts. The extension cord should be grounding type, 3-wire cord. The resulting extended cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

*This appliance has a grounded 3-prong electrical plug. It must be plugged only into a properly grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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