Please follow all the safety precautions listed below forsafety and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.● Do not touch the body of the kettle when it is hot. Alwayshold the appliance by the handle when using it.● Always ensure the lid is closed when in use. Failure toclose the lid will prevent the thermostat from switching offand cause the kettle to boil dry.● Keep the appliance well away from hot surfaces, andobjects that can be damaged by heat.● Ensure there is at least 20 cm space left to operate the kettleand that steam can escape safely. Never use the kettle undera cupboard or shelf where the steam may damage the surface.● Avoid contact with the steam from the spout when the wateris boiling or just after it has switched off.● Be careful when opening the lid for re-filling when the kettleis hot.● Ensure that the kettle cannot fall into water.● Do not fill or pour water from the kettle while it is on thebase.● Disconnect the kettle at the mains supply before filling oremptying the jug, before cleaning any of its components,and when it is not in use.● Do not immerse the connecting cord in water or otherliquids.● Do not allow liquids to come into contact with the bodyconnector of the kettle, its base or the connecting cord.● Do not let the connecting cord overhang the edge of thework surface or allow it to touch hot surfaces or sources ofheat or flame.SAFETY GUIDE1● If any part of this appliance is damaged or malfunctioned inany way, or the connecting cord or mains plug is broken, donot continue to use it. Seek expert assistance.