DeLonghi KBI2001BZ - User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a De’Longhi product. Please take a few

moments to read the instructions to avoid risks or damage to the

appliance.

Symbols used in these instructions

Important warnings are identified by the symbols below.

It is important to respect the warnings. Failure to respect the

warnings could lead to electric shock, serious injury, burns, fire

or damage to the appliance.

Danger!

Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening

injury by electric shock.

Important!

Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage

to the appliance.

Danger of burns!!

Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.

Please note:

This symbol indicates recommendations and important

information for the user.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

Safety warnings

Danger!

- To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the

mains lead, plug power base or kettle in water or any other

liquid. Do not use in the bathroom or near any source of

water. Do not use outdoors.

- Remove the plug from the mains socket when not in

use and before cleaning. Allow the kettle to cool before

cleaning.

- Do not use the kettle if you have wet hands.

- Do not place any utensils into the kettle.

The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or

personal injury.

- Avoid spillage on the connector.

Important!

- The appliance is exclusively for the use

of boiling water. Any other use is to be

considered inappropriate and therefore

dangerous. The manufacturer cannot

be held responsible for eventual damage

caused by inappropriate, improper or

irresponsible use and/or for repairs

made to the product by unauthorised

personnel.

- The appliance is designed and produced

for domestic use only. It is not suitable for

use in: staff kitchens in shops, offices and

other workplaces, farm houses, hotels,

motels or other holiday accommodation,

guest houses.

- Take care when pouring - do not over-tilt the kettle as

water may enter into the switch mechanism.

- This appliance can be used by children

aged 8 upwards and by persons with

reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or who lack of experience

and knowledge if they are supervised

or have been given instructions

concerning use of the appliance in a

safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children must not play with

the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance must not be carried out by

children unless they are older than 8 and

supervised. Keep the appliance and its

cord out of the reach of children under 8

years of age.

- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

near children.

- Do not operate the kettle on an inclined surface.

- Do not operate this kettle if the mains lead or plug is

damaged, if the kettle malfunctions, or has been damaged

in any manner. It must be returned to an authorised service

agent for repair or replacement in order to avoid hazard.

Danger of burns!!

- Do not touch hot surfaces i.e. body or lid. Use handles or

knobs.

- Do not remove the lid while the kettle is

boiling.

- Water can remain hot for a long time after boiling and can

present a scald hazard. Keep the kettle and the mains lead

away from the edge of the work surface and out of the

reach of children.

- Do not allow the mains lead to hang over the edge of the

table or work surface.

- Avoid contact with steam coming out of the spout when