SAFETY AND SET-UP ________________________
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly
prior to using this device! Follow all safety
instructions in order to avoid damages due to
improper use!
Keep the instruction manual for future reference.
Should this device be given to a third party,
than this instruction manual must also be handed
over.
This appliance is intended to be used
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in household only. It is not designed for
professional use in:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels, and other
residential type environment
- bed and breakfast type environment.
Do not use the appliance outdoors or in the
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bathroom.
Check if the mains voltage on the rating label
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corresponds to your local mains supply. The
only way to disconnect the appliance from
the mains is to pull out the plug.
For additional protection, this device should
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be connected to a household faulty current
protection switch with no more than 30 mA.
Consult your electrician for advice.
Do not immerse the appliance, base, power
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cord or power plug in water or in other
liquids and do not clean parts in dishwasher.
Disconnect the power plug after using the
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appliance, before cleaning the appliance,
before leaving the room or if a fault occurs.
Do not disconnect the plug by pulling on the
cord.
Prevent damage to the power cord by not
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squeezing, bending or rubbing it on sharp
edges. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces
and open flames.
Do not use an extension cord with the
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appliance.
Never use the appliance if the power cord or
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the appliance is damaged.
Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances
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meet applicable safety standards, thus if
the appliance or power cord is damaged, it
must be repaired or replaced by the dealer,
a service centre or a similarly qualified and
authorized service person to avoid any
dangers. Faulty or unqualified repair work
may cause danger and risks to the user.
10 ENGLISH
Do not dismantle the appliance under any
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circumstances. No warranty claims are
accepted for damage caused by improper
handling.
Keep the appliance always out of the reach of
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children.
The appliance should not be used by the
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following persons, including children: those
with limited physical, sensory or mental
capabilities and also those with a lack of
experience and knowledge. This does not
apply to the latter if they were instructed in the
use of the appliance or if they use it under the
supervision of a person responsible for their
safety. Children should always be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Do not leave the appliance unattended as
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long as it is in use. Extreme caution is advised
when the appliance is being used near
children and people with limited physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.
Before using of the appliance for first time,
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clean all parts which come into contact with
water carefully. Please see details in the
"Cleaning and Care" section.
Dry the appliance before connecting it to
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mains supply.
Never operate or place any part of this
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appliance on or near to hot surfaces such as
gas burner, electric burner or heated oven.
Do not use the appliance for anything other
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than its intended use. The kettle is designed for
boiling water. Do not use the kettle to heat any
other liquids or tinned, jarred, bottled food.
Never use the appliance in or near to
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combustible, inflammable places and
materials.
Operate the appliance with delivered parts
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only.
Operate the appliance with its original base.
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Do not use the base for any other purpose.
Do not use the appliance with damp or wet
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hands.
Always use the appliance on a stable, flat,
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clean and dry surface.