Instructon Booklet

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Health and Safety
Location
• Always locate your appliance away from the edge
of the worktop.
• Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat
surface.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors or near water.
• WARNING: Do not place the appliance onto a
metal tray or metal surface whilst in use.
Mains cable
• Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of
the worktop where a child could reach it.
• Do not let the mains cable run across an open
space e.g. between a low socket and a table.
• Do not let the mains cable run across a cooker or
other hot area which might damage the cable.
• The mains cable should reach from the socket to
the base unit without straining the connections.
Personal safety
• WARNING: To protect against fire, electric
shock and personal injury do not immerse
cord, plug and appliance in water or any other
liquid.
• Always keep the top of the cordless base
dry, especially around the connection area,
disconnect the power supply before drying. Allow
to dry thoroughly before reconnection to the
power supply.
• Always pour hot water slowly and carefully
without tipping the appliance too fast to prevent
splashing and spillage.
• WARNING: Do not open the lid whilst the
water is boiling.
• 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.
• Unplug from the outlet before cleaning.
• Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning.
• Do not move the kettle while switched on.
Other safety considerations
• The use of attachments or tools not
recommended or sold by Morphy Richards, may
cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• The kettle is only to be used with the stand
provided. Do not overfill the kettle or boiling water
may be ejected.
• Do not use the appliance for any use other than
to boil water.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas
or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• The appliance must not be on the base unit when
being filled with water.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use.
• CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
appliance, do not use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning. Use a soft cloth and
detergent.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your
appliance corresponds with your house electricity
supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
Should the fuse in the mains plug require
changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
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