GE 681131690409 - Manuel (Page 2)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. Read all Instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, base
or kettle in water or other liquid.
4. Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, no water in kettle, filling water, moving kettle and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free Customer Assistance
Number for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. Do not use a base unit other than the one supplied.The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
8. Do not use outdoors .
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. Always store
excess portion of the power cord in the compartment of the base unit."
10. Electric kettle must be operated on a flat surface. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven, or on the top of other electric appliances.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn
control to off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
14. Do not fill kettle when positioned on base. Dry the water on the bottom of the body before
place it onto power base.
15. Be aware of steam being emitted from spout or lid especially during refilling. Do not remove
lid during boiling cycle.
16. Do not use the kettle to heat anything other than water. Do not fill above the ‘’max’’ indication.
Do not operate kettle if water is below miniumum. If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may
be ejected. The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.
17. Do not insert any object into slots or holes of the kettle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Consumer Safety Information
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
To reduce the risk of injury, do not drape cord over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.