[. . . ] - Keep the kettle and the power cord away from any source of away heat, from any wet or slippery surface, and from any edges. [. . . ] The use of this appliance by children or handicapped people should be avoided unless under supervision. - Do not use the kettle when your hands are wet or your feet are bare. USING YOUR KETTLE - Before first use, rinse the inside of your kettle, then fill it with cold tape water and boil and empty it and repeat. - Place your kettle, and the base, on a stable, heat resistant surface, away from water splashes and other sources of heat. - With the kettle unplugged or removed from its base, fill it through the pouring spout or via the open lid, to between the min and max marks. Make sure that the kettle is switched off before removing it from its base. - You can also switch the kettle off at any time during the heating process by setting the switch to “0”. CLEANING To clean your kettle : - Unplug your kettle or remove it from its base. [. . . ] Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. [. . . ]