•Your appliance is intended for domestic use inside the home only at an altitude below 4000 m.
•For your safety, this appliance meets applicable standards and regulations (Directives on Low
Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with food articles, Environment, etc.).
•Only plug the appliance into an earthed mains outlet. Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate of the appliance corresponds to that of your electrical installation.
•Any connection error will invalidate your guarantee.
•The guarantee does not cover kettles that fail to operate or operate badly due to a failure to descale the appliance regularly.
•Do not let the power cord hang where children may reach it.
•Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.
•Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by the customer must be performed by an Approved Service Centre.
•All appliances are subject to strict quality control procedures. These include actual usage tests on randomly selected appliances, which would explain any traces of use.
•Never use scouring pads for cleaning purposes.
•To remove the scale filter, remove the kettle from its base and leave it to cool down. Do not remove the filter when the appliance is filled with hot water.
•Do not use any method to descale the kettle other than that recommended.
•Keep the kettle and its power cord away from any source of heat, from any wet or slippery surface and away from sharp edges.
•Never use the appliance in a bathroom or close to a water source.
•Never use the kettle when your hands or feet are wet.
•Always unplug the power cord immediately if you observe any anomaly during operation.
•Never pull on the power cord to remove it from the wall socket.
•Always remain vigilant when the appliance is on, and in particular be careful of the steam coming out of the spout which is very hot.
•Never leave the power cord hanging from a table top or kitchen counter to avoid any danger of it falling to the floor.
•Never touch the filter or the lid when the water is boiling.
•Also be careful as the body of stainless steel kettles becomes very hot during operation. Only touch the handle of the kettle.
•Never move the kettle when it is in operation.
•Protect the appliance from damp and freezing conditions.
•Always use the filter during heating cycles.
•Never heat the kettle when it is empty.
•Place the kettle and its power cord well to the back of the work surface.
•The guarantee covers manufacturing defects and domestic use only. Any breakage or damage resulting from a failure to comply with these instructions for use is not covered by the guarantee.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1.Remove all of the various packaging, stickers or accessories from both the inside and outside of the kettle.
2.Adjust the length of the cord by winding it under the base. Wedge the cord into the notch. (fig 1) Throw away the water from the first two/three uses as it may contain dust. Rinse the kettle and the filter separately.
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