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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
General Safety
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle. 
Do not touch the base or metal walls of 
the kettle during or immediately after 
operation.
• Do not fill the kettle above the “MAX” 
line. This may cause water to boil over 
and may cause scalding. 
• Always handle with care when there 
is hot water inside the kettle, to avoid 
scalding.
 CAUTION!
• Closely supervise children near the kettle. 
Do not allow children to use or play with this 
kettle. 
• Do not immerse the kettle, base, cord, or plug 
in water or other liquids.
• Unplug the kettle when it is not being used 
and before cleaning. This will avoid electric 
shock and prevent moisture from causing 
a short circuit in the power base while it is 
plugged in.
• Allow to cool before putting on or taking o 
parts, and before cleaning.
• Do not use the kettle if it is malfunctioning, 
or if the kettle, base, power cord or plug is 
damaged in any way. Do not try to repair the 
kettle. Contact Customer Support 
(see page 11). 
Always follow basic safety precautions when using your kettle.
Read all instructions.
• Using accessory attachments not 
recommended by the manufacturer may 
result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Place the kettle on a dry, flat surface. Do not 
place the kettle on or near heat sources such 
as stovetops, ovens, radiators, etc. 
• Do not turn on the kettle while the lid is open. 
• Always make sure the lid is closed while the 
kettle is operating. Do not cover the spout 
opening while the kettle is operating. Do not 
cover the slits near the On/O Switch. 
• To disconnect, use the On/O Switch to turn 
the kettle o, then remove the plug from the 
outlet.
• Only use the kettle as directed in this manual.
• Household use only.
Plug and Cord
• Do not let the cord (or any extension cord) 
hang over the edge of a table or counter. 
Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces.
• This kettle uses a short power-supply cord to 
reduce the risk of entangling or tripping. Use 
extension cords with care. 
• The marked electrical rating of an extension 
cord should be at least as high as the rating of 
the kettle (see page 2).
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English • Original Double-Wall Electric Kettle CO172-EK