[. . . ] Ensure that the appliance is standing securely and vertically before switching it on. This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] The integrated blue control lamp in the carafe indicates that the appliance is now heating the water up. The appliance switches itself off, and the blue control lamps goes out as soon as the water is on the boil. - the appliance, plug and power cable u are in good working order and. Fill the appliance up to the MAX marking with a water and vinegar mixture having a ratio of 6:1 and then bring it to the boil ­ as described in the next section. This could lead to irritation of the mucous membranes and an indisposition. Remove the power plug from the wall socket before you take the kettle from the base y. This prevents causing a potential short circuit by water possibly spilling out of the carafe and falling onto live electrical connections in the base y. For safety reasons, the lid w should not be opened while the water is boiling or is very hot. For cleaning the stainless steel container bottom you can use a suitable product from a specialist dealer . This can create the risk of a life-threatening electrical shock if residual liquid comes into contact with powered components. To make the cleaning of the appliance interior easier, you can remove the lid w: · You can then pull out the hinge and lift out the lid w, as shown in the diagramme w. On reassembly, ensure that the lid w is put in the correct way round. The thickening at the frame of the lid w must point upwards when it is being replaced, and also the level surface of the frame to the handle r. First, remove the plug from the power socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely. Clean the exterior surfaces and the power cable u with a slightly damp cloth. Press from the inside against the pouring sieve q Clean the pouring sieve q with a lightly moistened dishcloth and under running water. [. . . ] The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects, not for worn parts or for damage to fragile components, e. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial use. If this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handling, abuse, or modifications not carried out by one of our authorised sales and service outlets, the warranty will be considered void. [. . . ]