[. . . ] If you have any questions, please call: US residents 1-800-BRAUN-11 1-800-272-8611 Canadian residents 1-800-387-6657 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, base or appliance in water or other liquid. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. [. . . ] The marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. ⷠMake sure that your voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the bottom of the kettle. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. ⷠThe cord length may be reduced by winding it into the cord channel on the bottom of the base. ⷠThe base, the kettle and the cord must never be in contact with hot surfaces (e. In the event the kettle is switched on when empty, the overheating protection will immediately shut the kettle off. If this happens, allow the kettle to cool down for 10 minutes before filling it with water. ⷠCaution: Do not fill the kettle above the «max» mark!Repairs on electric appliances must only be done by authorized service personnel. 1a Fill the kettle through the spout with the lid closed, or: 1b Press the lid release switch (c) to open the lid, fill with water and close the lid again (the kettle will not operate with the lid open). 2 Place the kettle on the base and plug the base into an electrical outlet. 3 Press the on/off switch (d) and the power indicator will come on (do not open the lid once the kettle is switched on). 4 When the water has boiled , the kettle will automatically switch off provided the anti-calcification filter is in place. [. . . ] ⷠAfter the kettle has boiled, empty it and rinse it out again with clean water. To remove any scale from the anti-calcification filter, soak it in diluted vinegar. Anti-calcification filter (removable) Lid Lid release switch On/off switch Water level indicator Power indicator light Base with cord storage Maximum capacity: 1. [. . . ]