8INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing a De’Longhi product. Please takea few moments to read the instructions to avoid risks ordamage to the appliance.Symbols used in these instructionsImportant warnings are identified by the symbols below.It is important to respect the warnings.Failure to respect the warnings could lead to electric shock,serious injury, burns, fire or damage to the appliance.Danger!Failure to observe the warning may result in life threateninginjury by electric shock.Important!Failure to observe the warning could result in injury ordamage to the appliance.Danger of burns!!Failure to observe the warning could result in burns orscalds.Please note:This symbol indicates recommendations and importantinformation for the user.IMPORTANT WARNINGSSafety warningsDanger!- Avoid spillage on the connector.Important!- The appliance is exclusively for the useof boiling water.Any other use is to be consideredinappropriate and thereforedangerous.The manufacturer cannot be heldresponsible for eventual damagecaused by inappropriate, improper orirresponsible use and/or for repairsmade to the product by unauthorisedpersonnel.- The appliance is designed andproduced for domestic use only. It isnot suitable for use in: staff kitchens inshops, offices and other workplaces,farm houses, hotels, motels or otherholiday accommodation, guesthouses.- This appliance can be used by childrenaged 8 upwards and by persons withreduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities or who lack of experienceand knowledge if they are supervisedor have been given instructionsconcerning use of the appliance in asafe way and understand the hazardsinvolved.Children must not play with theappliance.Cleaning and user maintenance mustnot be carried out by children unlessthey are older than 8 and supervised.Keep the appliance and its cord out ofthe reach of children under 8 years ofage.- The power cable must not be replacedby the user as this requires the use ofspecial tools.If the supply cord is damaged, it mustbe replaced by the manufacturer, itsservice agent or similarly qualifiedpersons in order to avoid a hazard.- Use the kettle only with the powerbase supplied (and vice versa).- Do not operate the kettle on aninclined surface.- Do not operate the kettle unless theelement is fully immersed.- To prevent damage to the appliancedo not use alkaline cleaning agentswhen cleaning, use a soft cloth and amild detergent.