container and the base with
liquids and do not immerse
them; do not clean under
running water.
∙ The kettle may only be
operated with the base
provided with the appliance.
∙ Never remove the water
container from the base
(or replace it) while the
appliance is switched on.
Danger of burns and
scalding
∙ The exterior surfaces
become hot during use and
will remain so for some time
afterwards.
∙ Do not leave the kettle
unattended during
operation. Use only pure
water when fi lling the
container to the desired
level, observing the Min.
(0.5 l) and Max. (1.5 l for
tea or 1.7 l for water only)
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markings. Overfi lling the
container may cause danger
if boiling water is forced out.
∙ Also beware of the danger
of scalding from hot steam
being emitted. Therefore, do
not touch any parts of the
appliance except the handle
during use.
∙ During the boiling process
and when pouring out hot
water, the lid must be kept
closed at all times.
∙ Caution: To prevent the
glass from cracking, do not
fi ll the hot container with
cold water.
Lack of hygiene
Lack of hygiene may result
in germs forming inside the
appliance:
∙ Clean the appliance
thoroughly before using it
for the fi rst time, and also
after each cycle of use.