stress, to avoid injuries and damage. Do not expose the glass parts to
extreme variations in temperature to avoid cracks. Do not use the glass
parts any more, with the glass cracked or chipped in any way. Even small
splinters could cause severe injuries, when getting into your food or beve-
rages.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, clean, dry,
and suitable large table or counter that is resistant against heat, fat, and
water. Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately.
• Always keep the appliance in sufficient distance to the edge of the
table or counter and to other objects. For operation, leave at least 1 m of
free space above the appliance and at least 20 cm of free space on each
side, to avoid damage due to steam and hot water. Do not operate the
appliance under overhanging boards and drop-lights or near any delicate
objects (e.g. curtains) to avoid damage due to hot steam and water, over-
heating, and fire.
• Do not place any clothes or tissue or other foreign objects under or on
the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and
overheating. Do not place the appliance over a power cord or on wet or
inclined surfaces (e.g. sink or drain board).
• This appliance may be used or handled by persons (including children
from 8 years and above) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given
supervision and/or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety, and if they understand and consider
the involved hazards. Even cleaning may not be performed by children
without supervision. Children must always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance or any part of the appliance or the
packaging. Always keep the appliance where it is dry, frost-free, and cle-
an, and where young children cannot reach it. Do not leave the appliance
or any part of it unattended, when in reach of young children.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces
(e.g. burner, heater, or oven). Do not heat any parts or accessories of the
appliance via any external sources of heat (e.g. other heating devices,
fire). Do not fill the kettle anew with cold water, when the kettle is still
hot, to avoid cracks and leakage. When adding cold water during opera-
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