BELLA 14152 Electric Kettle - Manual (Page 5)

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper
precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons
or damage to property.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.
3. Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or food products in
this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to the water placed in this appliance,
except as instructed in the User Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance.
4. Be sure kettle is filled with water to at least the MIN water level. Do not operate
appliance without water (dry) or with an insufficient amount of water.
5. Do not fill above the MAX water level. If the kettle is over-filled, there is a risk that
boiling water may be ejected.
6. To avoid accidental scalding or burns, use extreme caution while moving this
appliance when it contains hot water, and while pouring hot water from this
appliance.
7. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation.
Do not place any objects on top of appliance while it is operating. Place the
appliance on a surface that is resistant to heat.
8. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord.
Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
9. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water or any other
liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do not use this
appliance after it has fallen into or has become immersed in water. Contact
Consumer Service for examination and repair.
10. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
11. Always pour water into kettle before plugging in and heating the appliance. Never
pour water into heated kettle.
12. Do not block the steam from emitting from the spout during use.
13. Do not place this appliance in a microwave oven.
Notes on the Plug
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug).This plug
will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature.
If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Notes on the Cord
The provided short power-supply cord should be used to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord
with this product.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION:
To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the counter top or
table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the
appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the
finish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.