Black & Decker MGD550 - Manual (Page 5)

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1. Before first use, rinse the interior of the Kettle. Fill the Kettle at a faucet.
You do not have to fill it all the way to the top if you just want to boil a
small amount of water. However, the minimum amount you must fill it
to prevent the safety thermostat from cutting it off is 2 cups. Do not fill
beyond the MAX FILL line inside the spout (see “Tea Kettle Parts”
illustration). Put the kettle on a level surface to check that you you
haven’t filled beyond this line. Do not overfill.
2. Always use the Base and Kettle on a flat, level surface. Place the
Kettle onto the swivel Base and plug in the Base. For FIRST USE,
discard initially boiled water and then repeat the process for usable
boiled water.
3. The Kettle will whistle when water is ready. Unplug the Base after
boiling. You may leave the Kettle on the unplugged Base. Though the
Kettle has raised feet for easy serving at a counter or table, we suggest
using a trivet or pad.
4. This Kettle is designed to tilt forward when full for easy pouring (see
illustration below). Use an oven mitt or pot holder to steady or support
the bottom of a full, hot Kettle.
BOILING WATER