• Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.
•This appliance is not intended to be
used by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
•This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Mains lead
• The mains lead should reach from
the socket to the base unit without
straining the connections. Reduce
the length of the lead by storing the
excess in the cord storage facility in
the base unit.
• Do not let the mains lead hang over
the edge of the worktop where a
child could reach it.
• Do not let the lead run across an
open space e.g. between a low
socket and table.
• Do not let the lead run across a
cooker or toaster or other hot area
which might damage the cable.
• Do not place the kettle wherethe
mains lead could fall into a sink.
• If the supply cordis damaged it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or
similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Children
• Children do not understand the
dangers associated with operating
electrical appliances. Never allow
children to use this appliance.
• Young children should be
supervised to ensurethey do not
play with the appliance.
Other safety
considerations
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Ring the
helpline number for advice on
examination and repair.
•The use of attachments or tools not
recommended or sold by Morphy
Richards may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
• Do not tamper with the connector in
any way.
• Do not use the kettle for any use
other than to boil water.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not place the kettle on or near a
hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
• The kettle must not be on the base
unit when being filled with water.
• The mains lead of the cordless base
cannot be repaired. If the mains lead
is damaged, the cordless base
should be discarded and replaced.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in
use.
• Do not leave unattended whilst in
use.
•Always keep the top of the cordless
base dry, especially around the
connection area,disconnect
thepower supply before drying.
Allow to dry thoroughly before
reconnection to the power supply.
Treating scalds
• Run cold water over the affected
area immediately. Do not stop to
remove clothing, get medical help
quickly.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of your appliance corresponds
with your house electricity supply
which must be 220 - 240 volts AC.
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Getting the best from your
new kettle...
Empty the water out of the
kettle after first boiling
Toclean away any deposits that are
left in the kettle after the
manufacturing process.
Descale as appropriate for the
hardness of the water in your
area
It is important to descale as the
performance of the kettle and auto
switch-off will be impaired.
Safety first
Always pour water slowly and
carefully to prevent the splashing of
scalding water.
Fast boil kettles perform
differently
If your kettle is a fast boil model, it
may sound louder during boiling,
and switch off suddenly with no
after noise - this is normal.
Important safety
instructions
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following common
sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or
death and secondly the danger of
damage to the appliance. These are
indicated in the text by the following
two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the
person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the
appliance!
In addition we offer the following
safety advice.
Location
•Always locate your kettle away from
the edge of the worktop.
• Ensure that the kettle is used on a
firm, flat surface.
• Do not use the kettle outdoors or in
abathroom.
•WARNING: Do not place the
kettle onto a metal tray or metal
surface whilst in use.
Personal safety
• WARNING: To protect against
fire, electric shock and personal
injury do not immerse cord, plug
orkettle in water or any other
liquid.
• Position the lid so that steam is
directed away from the handle.
• Do not remove the lid while the
water is boiling.
• The kettle is only to be used with
the stand provided.
• Do not attempt to connect any other
appliance to the base unit or this
appliance to another base unit.
• Always pour hot water slowly and
carefully without tipping the kettle
too fast to prevent splashing and
spillage.
• Do not move the kettle when
switched on.
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving a kettle containing hot water.
• Do not touch hot surfaces, use
handles or knobs.
• Always close the lid securely,
otherwise the kettle may not switch
offautomatically and may spit out
boiling water.
• Avoid contact with steam from the
spout when the water is boiling or
just after it has switched off.
• Take care if opening the lid for re-
filling when the kettle is hot.
• Do not fill above the MAX mark,
otherwise boiling water may be
ejected.
• 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.
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