[. . . ] 0. 25 l In older electrical installations, the building fuse (12A) may be triggered due to the high power consumption. · Only use the water boiler with the supplied base. · Ensure that the power cable never becomes wet or damp during operation. · Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department. Simply switching the appliance off is not sufficient, as the appliance is under power for as long as the plug is connected to the socket. To avoid burns and other injuries: · Always heat water with the lid closed, otherwise the automatic cut-out may not function. [. . . ] The ON/OFF switch t springs out. Commissioning Attention Always and only use freshly drawn mains water in the water boiler!Do not drink water that is not specifically designated as drinking water. · Before taking the appliance into use, check to ensure that . . . ­ the appliance itself, the plug and the power cable u are in a serviceable condition, and. . . ­ the power cable u has been completely unwound from the retainer under the base of the appliance, and. . . · Fill the appliance with water up to the MAX marking and let it come to a full boil once ­ as described in the next section. · Rinse the appliance with freshly drawn water. -3- Warning 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 cleaning the stainless steel container bottom you can use a suitable product from a specialist dealer . Removing the lid To make the cleaning of the appliance interior easier, you can remove the lid w: · Open 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. Otherwise, the lid w cannot be closed! Injury hazard For safety reasons, the lid w should not be opened while the water is boiling or is very hot. There is a risk of receiving severe scalds. Cleaning and Care Danger Do not open any part of the housing. This can create the risk of a life-threatening electrical shock if residual liquid comes into contact with powered components. q Before cleaning the appliance, . . . . · 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. These can damage the appliance. w In the event of scale deposits: · Before descaling, remove the pourer sieve (see chapter "Removing/replacing the pouring sieve"). · Obtain any decalcifying agent suitable for kitchen utensils (e. g. Proceed as detailed in the instructions provided for the use of the decalcfying agent. -4- Removing/replacing the pouring sieve · Open the lid w. · Press from the inside against the pouring sieve q and at the same time push it upwards. · Clean the pouring sieve q with a lightly moistened dishcloth and under running water. [. . . ] DES UK LTD Tel. : 0871 5000 700 (£ 0. 10 / minute) e-mail: support. uk@kompernass. com Kompernass Service Ireland Tel: 1850 930 412 (0, 082 EUR/Min. ) Standard call rates apply. Mobile operators may vary. Storage Allow the appliance to cool off completely before putting it into storage. · Wind the power cable u around the holder on the bottom of the appliance. · Store the appliance in a dry place. Disposal Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. [. . . ]