Always unplug your kettle when not in use. * Never put the kettle, power base, cord or plug in liquid. * Do not use if there is any damage to the kettle, power base, cord or plug. * This kettle is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. * Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. * Caution: Do not operate the kettle on an inclined surface. * Only use the power base supplied and keep it clean and dry. * Make sure the lid is secure before switching the kettle on. * Warning: Do not remove the lid while the water is boiling. * Make sure the kettle is switched off before lifting or pouring. * Remove the kettle from the base before filling or pouring. * Never put the kettle near or on cooker hot plates or gas burners. * This kettle is for boiling water only. * This kettle is for domestic use only. * Failure to observe these cautions may result in damage to the kettle. BEFORE PLUGGING IN Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your kettle. BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Remove all packaging and any labels. Fill to 'MAX', boil, then pour the water away. Repeat 2 to 3 times. TO USE YOUR STAINLESS STEEL JUG KETTLE 1. Fill it through the spout or lid. The water level must be between 'Max' and 200ml (1 cup). * Always use the filter and never overfill - boiling water may splash out. * Be economical: do not boil more water than you need. * To improve the quality of your drinks always use fresh water. * Empty the kettle after each use. 2. Check the lid is closed. 3. Plug in and switch on. The neon will come on. 4. Your kettle will boil and switch off automatically. To re-boil, wait a few seconds - the on/off switch needs time to reset. 3 Vt-112 7.qxd 16.12.03 12:09 Page 6 ENGLISH * Your kettle is fitted with a scale filter to hold back limescale particles. * If you find drops of water under your kettle, don’t worry - it is just condensation. BOIL-DRY PROTECTION * For safely your Kettle is fitted with a re-setable thermal fuse. If you switch on with too little water, your kettle will cut out automatically. Switch off and let it cool down before re-filling. When it has cooled down, the switch will reset itself. CARE AND CLEANING Before cleaning, unplug your kettle and let it cool down. The outside and power base * Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. Do not use abrasives - they will scratch the metal and plastic surfaces. The inside * Wipe with bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly. * Even though your kettle comes with a scale filter, you still need to clean the inside (and the filter) regularly. The scale filter 1. Open the lid. 2. Remove the scale filter by 1 holding the tab and then lifting the filter out. 3. Either rinse under the tap or use a soft brush or when descaling your kettle, drop the filter in to. Rinse thoroughly. 4. To re-fit the fiter, hold the tab 2. Then slide the fi...