Silvercrest 312749 Owner's manual

IAN 312749

STEAM IRON

PLANCHA DE VAPOR SDB 1800 F4

STEAM IRON

Operating instructions PLANCHA DE VAPOR

Instrucciones de uso

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Contents

Introduction .......................................2

Warning types .....................................2

Safety instructions ..................................3

Important cord information .....................................7

Proper use ..................................................7

Package contents ...................................8

Appliance description ...............................8

Technical speciﬁcations ..............................9

FCC Compliance Statement ...........................9

Before ﬁrst use ....................................10

Automatic shut-oﬀ .................................11

Filling the water reservoir ...........................12

Operation ........................................13

Plugging in and ironing ...................................... 13

Steam ironing ............................................. 14

Ironing with steam blast ..................................... 14

Pausing operation of the steam iron ............................ 15

Turning the steam iron oﬀ .................................... 15

Anti-drip system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning .........................................15

Self-cleaning function ....................................... 15

Housing .................................................. 16

Storage ..........................................17

Troubleshooting ...................................17

Disposal .........................................18

Disposal of the appliance .................................... 18

Disposal of the packaging ................................... 18

3 year limited warranty ............................19

Distributor ........................................20

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance!

You have chosen a modern, high-quality product. These operating

instructions are part of the product. They contain important

information about safety, usage, and disposal. Before using the

product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety

instructions. This appliance may only be used as described and

for the purposes indicated. Please also pass these operating

instructions on to any future owner.

Warning types

The following warning types are used in these operating instructions:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury and death.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates information that is considered important, but

not hazardous (e.g. messages related to property damage).

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Safety instructions

This section contains important safety instructions for using the appliance.

This appliance complies with statutory safety regulations. Improper use

may result in personal injury and property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an iron, basic precautions should always be followed, including

the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!

1. Only use an iron for its intended use.

2. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in

water or other liquids.

3. Always turn the iron OFF before plugging or unplugging the

iron from the electrical outlet. Never pull on the cord to dis-

connect the appliance from the electrical outlet; instead, grab

the plug and pull on the plug to disconnect the appliance.

4. Do not let the cord come into contact with hot surfaces. Let

the iron cool completely before putting the iron away. Coil the

cord loosely around the iron when storing.

5. Always disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet before

ﬁlling it with water, emptying its water reservoir, and when the

it is not in use.

6. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or if the iron

has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric

shock, do not disassemble the iron. Take it to a qualiﬁed spe-

cialist for examination and repair. Incorrect assembly might

result in a risk of electric shock when the iron is used after

reassembly.

7. Close supervision is required for any appliance used by or

near children. Do not leave the iron unattended while the iron

is connected or on an ironing board.

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8. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or

steam. Use caution when you turn a STEAM IRON upside

down – there might be hot water in the reservoir.

9. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate an iron on the

same circuit with another high wattage appliance.

10. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with an

ampere rating equal to or greater than the maximum rating

of the iron shall be used. A cord rated for less current can

result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock due to overheating.

Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be

pulled on be tripped over.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

► Do not operate appliances with too much power in the same

circuit.

► This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or lack of experience and/or knowledge unless they are

supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety, or

receive instructions from this person on how to use the appli-

ance. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

► The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to

the supply power.

► The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the

water reservoir is ﬁlled with water.

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► The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are

visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.

► The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.

► When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on

which the stand is placed is stable.

► If the SUPPLY CORD is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its authorized service agent or similarly qualiﬁed

person in order to avoid a hazard.

To prevent accidents, have defective plugs and/or

power cords replaced immediately by an authorized

specialist technician or our customer service depart-

ment.

Under no circumstances should you submerge the

steam iron in any liquid or permit liquids to penetrate

into the housing of the steam iron. Do not expose the

appliance to humidity and do not use it outdoors.

If any liquid gets into the housing, unplug the appli-

ance immediately and have it repaired by a qualiﬁed

technician.

The surfaces of the appliance can become hot!

► The voltage of the power source must conform to the details

provided on the type plate of the appliance.

► When disconnecting the appliance from the power source,

pull only on the plug itself, never on the cable.

► Never bend (kink) or crush the power cord; always route it in

such a way that it cannot come into contact with hot surfaces

and so that no one can step on or trip over it.

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► Remove the plug from the outlet after every use, before clean-

ing the appliance, and when reﬁlling the appliance with water.

► Never touch the power cord or the plug with wet hands.

► Never use the steam iron near water contained in a bath,

shower, sink or other vessels. The proximity of water is

hazardous, even if the appliance is turned oﬀ.

► Do not open the steam iron housing. Have a defective

appliance repaired only by an authorized technician.

► Stop using the appliance if the anti-kink protection on the

power cord is damaged!

► Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

► The iron and its connecting cable must be kept out of the

reach of children under the age of 8 while the iron is turned

on or cooling down.

Never place your hands in the steam path or on

hot metal parts.

► Hold the steam iron only by the handle when it is hot.

► Do not open the ﬁller opening for the water reservoir while

the iron is in use. Allow the steam iron to cool down ﬁrst and

remove the plug from the power socket.

► Do not put the steam iron away until it has cooled down

completely.

► Use only the ironing temperatures suitable for the material as

stated in the respective care instructions. Otherwise, you could

damage the fabric. If you do not know the correct care instruc-

tions, start with the lowest temperature setting.

► Place the iron only on a level and heat-resistant surface.

The iron must be stable.

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► When you want to put the steam iron down, always place it

on its base.

► If the clothing care instructions forbid ironing, ( symbol),

the clothing item may not be ironed/steamed. Ignoring this

warning could lead to permanent damage to the clothing

item.

► Do not clean the steam iron with solvents, alcohol or abrasive

cleaning agents. They could damage it.

► The water reservoir should only be ﬁlled with tap water or

distilled water. Otherwise, you will damage the steam iron.

Important cord information

This appliance has a polarized plug. To reduce the risk of

electric shock, there is only one way this plug is intended to ﬁt

into a polarized outlet. If the plug does not completely ﬁt into the

outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed

electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Proper use

The steam iron is intended exclusively for the ironing of textiles.

The iron may only be used indoors and in domestic households.

All other use is deemed as improper use. It is not suitable for

commercial use!

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Package contents

This appliance comes standard with the following components:

▯ Steam iron

▯ Measuring cup

▯ Operating instructions

Check the package for completeness and signs of visible

damage.

If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result

of defective packaging or during transport, contact the customer

service hotline (see section about 3 year limited warranty).

Appliance description

Figure A:

 Water jet

 Filler opening for the water reservoir

 Steam control

 Steam blast button

 Spray button

 Control light for automatic shut-oﬀ

 Temperature control light

 Temperature regulator

 Power cord with anti-kink protection

 Base

- Sole of the iron

3 Self-clean button

Figure B:

! Measuring beaker

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Technical speciﬁcations

Voltage 120V ∼ (AC), 60 Hz

Power consumption 1800W

FCC Compliance Statement

This appliance complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This appliance may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this appliance must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authori-

ty to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for Class B digital appliances, pursuant to part 15 of

the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-

cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-

sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and the

receiver.

–Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent

from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

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Before ﬁrst use

1) Remove the steam iron from the packaging.

2) Remove all stickers and protective ﬁlms from the steam iron and

from the sole of the iron -.

► Plastic bags may pose a risk.

To avoid the risks of asphyxiation, keep plastic bags out of the

reach of toddlers and small children.

3) Fill the water reservoir with water (See the section Filling

the water reservoir).

4) Insert the plug into a power socket supplying an electrical

current as detailed on the rating plate.

5) Move the temperature control  to the "MAX" position.

6) Heat the steam iron up for several minutes at the highest

setting.

7) Activate the steam blast button  a couple of times so that

steam comes out of the sole of the iron -.

8) Then iron over a piece of old piece of material to remove any

residues that may remain on the sole of the iron -.

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Automatic shut-oﬀ

This steam iron is equipped with an automatic shut-oﬀ system.

This stops the iron from heating up.

If the iron is resting on the sole of the iron - and is not moved for

about 30 seconds, you will hear a warning beep and the control

light for the automatic shut-oﬀ  will ﬂash. The iron will stop heating

up. To deactivate the automatic shut-oﬀ, lift up the iron and move

it gently from side to side. The control light for the automatic

shut-oﬀ  turns oﬀ and the iron heats up again.

If the iron is on its base  and is not moved for about 8 minutes,

there will be a warning beep and the control light for the automatic

shut-oﬀ  ﬂashes. The iron will stop heating up. To deactivate the

automatic shut-oﬀ, lift up the iron and move it gently from side to

side. The control light for the automatic shut-oﬀ  turns oﬀ and

the iron heats up again.

The automatic shut-oﬀ is not intended as a substitute for removing

the plug from the power socket!

It is merely designed to prevent the appliance from overheating

and helps avoid unnecessary power consumption.

However, it does not provide ﬁre protection, e.g. if you place and

leave the hot steam iron on ﬂammable material.

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Filling the water reservoir

1) Hold the iron in your hand at an angle.

2) Open the cover of the ﬁller opening for the water reservoir .

3) Using the measuring beaker !, ﬁll the water reservoir with

water to the "MAX" marking, but no further.

4) Close the cover of the ﬁller opening for the water reservoir .

If the water in your location is rated as hard, we recommend that

you mix the tap water with some distilled water. Otherwise, the

jets for the steam blast function could calcify (become blocked

with limescale) prematurely.

To enhance optimal steam blast function, mix tap water with

distilled water according to the following table:

Water hardness Ratio of distilled water

to tap water

very soft/soft -

medium 1:1

hard 2:1

very hard 3:1

The water hardness level can be queried at your local water

works.

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Operation

Plugging in and ironing

Dry ironing without steam is possible at all temperatures; steam

ironing is only possible above the setting range on the

temperature control .

1) Insert the plug into a power socket.

► If the clothing care instructions forbid ironing ( ), the gar-

ment must not be ironed. Ignoring this warning could lead to

permanent damage to the clothing item.

2) Check the care instructions on the labels in garments to see if

they are suitable for ironing, and at which temperature setting.

Temperature control

symbol Material type

Synthetic

Silk, wool

Cotton, linen

3) Select the appropriate temperature setting with the tempera-

ture control . The temperature control light  lights up. When

the set temperature has been reached, the temperature control

light  turns oﬀ.

Always place the iron on the base  while it heats up. If you

place the iron on the sole of the iron - and do not move it, the

automatic shut-oﬀ will be activated after 30 seconds (see section

Automatic shut-oﬀ) and the appliance stops heating up.

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4) Wait until the temperature control light  turns oﬀ. The set

temperature has been reached and you can begin ironing.

If you are ironing very dry and wrinkled fabrics, you can dampen

the material using the spray function. To dampen the material,

press the spray button .

Steam ironing

1) Set the steam control  to the desired steam setting.

2) The temperature control  must be set to at least the

setting. Otherwise no steam will be produced.

Ironing with steam blast

The steam blast function is especially suitable for smoothing

diﬃcult-to-reach parts of a garment.

The temperature control  must be set to at least the setting.

Otherwise no steam will be produced.

1) Raise the steam iron slightly.

2) For a steam blast, press the steam blast button .

You can also use the steam blast function to smooth hanging

textiles.

Hold the iron vertically and press the steam blast button .

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Pausing operation of the steam iron

► Never leave a hot steam iron unattended if it is turned on or

connected to the power supply. Risk of ﬁre and burns!

1) Move the temperature control  to the "MIN" position.

2) Stand the steam iron only on the base .

Turning the steam iron oﬀ

1) Remove the plug from the power socket.

2) Empty the water reservoir and clean the sole of the iron -.

3) Place the cooled-down steam iron on the base .

Anti-drip system

With conventional steam irons, water can drip from the sole of the

iron - if the set temperature is too low. This steam iron, however,

is equipped with a special anti-drip system ( ). At low

temperatures, the steam iron automatically turns oﬀ the steam

blast function. When this happens, a "click" can be heard. If this

happens, you can set a suitable temperature with the temperature

control . As soon as it is reached, steam production is resumed.

Cleaning

Self-cleaning function

1) Fill the water reservoir to the "MAX" marking.

2) Insert the plug into the power socket.

3) Move the temperature control  to the "MAX" position.

4) Set the steam control  to maximum steam power.

5) Allow the steam iron to heat up until the temperature control

light  turns oﬀ and then lights up again.

6) Hold the steam iron horizontally over a suitable container.

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7) Press the self-clean button 3 and keep it pressed. Move the

steam iron back and forth a little. Steam and boiling water will

ﬂow from the steam exit holes in the sole of the iron -.

Any impurities that may be present are ﬂushed out.

8) Release the self-clean button 3 as soon as all of the water in

the water reservoir is used up.

9) Dry the sole of the iron - thoroughly. To do this, move the

sole of the iron - back and forth several times over a towel or

an old piece of material.

10) Allow the steam iron to cool down before placing it in storage.

Housing

► Always remove the plug from the power socket before cleaning

the appliance.

► Never open the appliance housing! Otherwise, there is a risk

of an electric shock.

► Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it!

Otherwise, there is a risk of burns!

► Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. They will damage the

surface of the appliance!

► Do not use aggressive, chemical or abrasive cleaning agents!

They could irreparably damage the surface!

♦ Clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth only.

♦ Clean the sole of the iron - using a damp cloth and a mild,

non-scouring detergent.

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Storage

♦ Empty any remaining water from the water reservoir.

♦ Store the cooled-down appliance in a clean, dust-free and dry

location.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE

CAUSE

POSSIBLE

SOLUTIONS

The appliance is not

working.

The appliance is not

connected to a power

socket.

Connect the appliance

to a power socket.

The appliance is dam-

aged.

Contact the customer

service department.

The steam iron is

producing no steam or

very little steam.

The reserves of water

in the steam iron are

depleted.

Fill the water reservoir

with water (See "Filling

the water reservoir").

The steam iron

does not get hot.

The steam iron is not

plugged in or is not

turned on.

Insert the plug into

a power socket

and adjust the

temperature regu-

lator to the desired

temperature level.

The steam iron is

defective.

Arrange for the

steam iron to be re-

paired by qualiﬁed

specialists.

If the malfunction cannot be corrected using one of the suggestions above,

or if you have found some other kind of malfunction, please contact our

customer service department.

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