Koenig KWK240 Mode D'emploi page 16

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
• Make sure the voltage indicated on the appli-
ance corresponds to your local mains voltage.
• For safety reasons, this class I appliance is
provided with a plug with earth connection.Al-
ways connect this appliance to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
• This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appli-
ance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or similarly qualified person in order to
avoid hazard.
• WARNING: Do not immerse appliance in water.
Danger of electric shock.
• If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be
ejected.
• Only use the appliance with the stand and
filter provided. Switch off the appliance before
removing the kettle from its stand.
• Appliance intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as 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 environments.
• This appliance is only intended for heating or
boiling water. Do not heat or boil any other
liquids or food, in order to avoid hazardous
situations.
• Always place the stand and the kettle on a dry,
flat and stable surface.
• The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
• Regularly check if the supply cord, appliance
or extension cable are defective. If found
defective, do not put appliance into operation.
Immediately pull the plug.
• Place the supply cord or any extension cord in a
way that pulling or tripping over it is impossible.
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Do not allow the supply cord to hang down
within easy reach.
• Never carry or pull the appliance by the supply
cord. Do not pull the supply cord over sharp
edges. Do not jam or bend it.
• Switch the appliance off and disconnect the
plug from the mains when not in use.
• Never pull the plug by the supply cord or with
wet hands. Disconnect the mains plug in case
of faults during use, before cleaning or moving
the appliance, and after use.
• Do not operate the appliance by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control
system.
• The stand, supply cord and plug must not come
in contact with water. Should this happen,
disconnect the plug immediately.
• Never put the appliance or supply cord on hot
surfaces or near open flames.
• Always switch the appliance off and remove
the kettle from the stand before filling with
water.
• Do not touch the housing during and some
time after operation. It will get very hot. Only
lift the kettle by the handle.
• Danger of injuries caused by scalding! During
the boiling process, hot steam is emitted,
especially from the spout. Always hold the
appliance in upright position.
• Never turn the appliance on when empty. In
case the empty kettle is switched on acciden-
tally, the overheating protection will cut it off
automatically. In such case, allow the kettle to
cool down for 15 minutes before filling again
with water.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while
turned on or plugged in.
• Do not use the appliance in explosive or flam-
mable environments.
• Do not use the appliance near bathtubs,
showers, basins or other vessels
containing water.
• Ensure the lid is closed before starting opera-
tion.
• Always store spare filter cartridges sealed