[. . . ] Risks can be engendered by the appliance if it is used for unintended purposes and/or for other types of use. –º Use the appliance exclusively for its intended purposes. –º Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions. Claims of any kind resulting from damage caused by improper use, incompetent repairs, unauthorised modifications or the use of non-approved spare parts will not be acknowledged. [. . . ] The recirculation of packaging into the material circuit saves on raw material and reduces the amount of waste generated. Dispose of packaging material that is no longer needed according to the regionally established regulations. NOTICE ► If possible, preserve the appliance's original packaging during the warranty period so that, in the event of a warranty claim, you can pack the appliance ideally for its return. –º Always and only use freshly drawn mains water in the kettle!€“ the appliance, plug and power cable are in a serviceable condition and . €“ all packaging materials have been removed from the appliance. 1) 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. 4) Fill the appliance with water once again, up to the MAX marking, and then bring it to boil. –º Never place the electrical base 3 close to water – this would be a potentially fatal risk!Do not consume any water that has already stood in the kettle for longer than one hour. 1) Lift the kettle off of the base when filling it! nOTICE ► When filling it , hold the kettle upright. €“ to at least the MIN mark, so that the appliance does not overheat, – to no higher than the MAX mark, so that boiling water cannot spill out. 4) First close the lid and then place the kettle on the base 3 such that it sits securely on the base 3. 7) The integrated indicator light in the ON/OFF switch 2 indicates that the appliance is now heating up. 8) The appliance switches itself off and the control lamps go out as soon as the water is on the boil. –º For safety reasons, the lid should not be opened while the water is boiling or is very hot. –º First remove the plug from the mains power socket before you lift the carafe from the base 3. This avoids the risk that any water splashing out could come into contact with live electrical connections in the base 3, which could cause a short circuit. INFORMATION ► This appliance is fitted with an overheating protector: if the appliance is switched on accidentally, without any water in the kettle, the appliance automatically switches itself off. [. . . ] 12 09:19 Warranty The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. In the case of a warranty claim, please contact our service department by telephone. NOTICE ► The warranty applies only to material or manufacturing faults, it does not apply to transport damage, normal wear and tear or damage to fragile parts, such as switches. [. . . ]