Hamilton Beach 40999R Use and Care Manual - Page 2

840155610 ENv01.qxd 11/1/06 8:59 AM Page 2 wWARNING Shock Hazard • Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid. • If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet: - Do not modify the plug. - Do not use an adaptor. - Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet. Burn Hazard • Use extreme caution when carrying kettle containing hot water. • Do not pour in the direction of people or over people. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot water. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled hot liquid. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs, power base or electric kettle in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment. 7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove. 10. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 11. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF (O) then remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on cord as this may damage the cord and eventually cause electric shock. 12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 13. Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food will contaminate the interior and void warranty. 14. Do not allow kettle to boil dry. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Other Consumer Safety Information This appliance is intended for household use only. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the kettle. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the kettle. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. 2