Melissa 245-014: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

245014 IM 25/02/03 11:09 Side 13

UK

Please read this instruction manual carefully and

- If operated on wood furniture, use a

familiarise yourself with your new jug kettle

protective pad to prevent damage delicate

before using for the first time.

finishes.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

- To avoid scalding, always ensure the lid is

correctly positioned before operating.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

- Scalding may occur if the lid is removed

When using your kettle, basic safety precautions

whilst heating.

should always be followed, including the

- Remove and replace the lid carefully when

following.

hot.

- Extreme caution must be used when

- Read all instructions carefully, even if you

moving the kettle containing hot water.

are familiar with the appliance.

Never lift the kettle by its lid. Always use the

- Close supervision is necessary when any

body handle.

appliance if used by or near children.

- Do not switch your kettle on if it is empty.

- Before connecting the kettle, check if the

- To protect from electrical hazard, do not

voltage indicated on the appliance

immerse this kettle, power base or cord in

(underside of kettle and base Unit.)

any liquid.

corresponds with the main voltage in your

- Use the kettle only with the supplied base

home. If this is not the case, contact your

unit. Do not use the base unit for other

dealer and do not use the kettle.

purposes.

- Switch off and unplug from the outlet before

- To protect against fire, do not operate in the

filling, emptying or cleaning, or when not in

presence of explosive and/ or flammable

use.

fumes.

- Do not overfill as boiling water may be

-A kettle should not be left connected to a

ejected. The maximum level is marked on

wall socket when the room temperature is

the water indicator.

likely to fall to outdoor winter temperatures.

- Do not operate or place any part of this

At sub-zero temperatures the automatic

appliance on or near any hot surfaces (such

control thermostat may reset to boilenergize

as gas or electric burner or in a heated

the element.

oven).

- Do not use the kettle for any purpose other

- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a

than heating water. Other liquids or food will

table or counter. Do not let the cord touch

contaminate the interior.

hot surfaces.

- This product has not been designed for any

- Never yank on the cord as this may damage

other uses than those specified in this

the cord and eventually cause a risk of

booklet.

electric shock.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

- If the supply cord of this appliance is

damaged, it must only be replaced by a

repair shop appointed by the manufacturer,

because special purpose tools are required.

- Avoid touching hot kettle surfaces - use the

handle and knobs.

- To avoid possible steam damage, turn the

spout away from walls or cabinets when

operating the kettle.

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