Kambrook KSS20 User manual

Kambrook - Australia
Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]
www.kambrook.com.au
Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue B12
Kambrook - New Zealand
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Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2163
New Zealand
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Swift Steam
Garment
Steamer
KSS20
Instruction Booklet

Important
Please retain your instruction
book for future use.
In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273 845
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

Contents
Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First
Your Kambrook Swift Steam p6
Garment Steamer
Using Your Kambrook p7
Garment Steamer
Care, Cleaning and Storage p10
Troubleshooting Guide p11

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Kambrook Recommends Safety First
IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.
At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.
Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Swift Steam Garment Steamer
• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the Kambrook Handheld Garment Steamer for
the first time and save for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the garment steamer for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug
of this garment steamer.
• Do not place the garment steamer near the
edge of a bench or table during operation.
Ensure that the surface is level, clean and
free of water and other substances.
• Always ensure the garment steamer is
properly assembled before use. Only use the
attachments or accessories provided and
specified in this book. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.
• Do not use outdoors or in bathrooms.
• Do not leave the garment steamer
unattended when connected or in use.
• If the garment steamer is not used for an
extended period, disconnect the garment
steamer from the power outlet.
• Allow the garment steamer to cool completely
before storing the garment steamer.
• Always place the garment steamer on its
base when storing. Do not leave the garment
steamer unattended while connected.
• Do not store the garment steamer with water
in the water tank. Always empty the tank
after use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. This garment
steamer allows the user to garment steam
with a large flow of steam. High temperatures
are generated during use which could cause
burns. Always position your hands at the
neck of the garment steamer when holding
it and warn others (especially children) of the
possible dangers of burns from steam, hot
water or hot parts, especially when garment
steaming vertically.
• Store the garment steamer out of reach
of children.
• The garment steamer must be used and
rested on a stable surface.
• When placing the garment steamer on its
base, ensure that the surface on which the
base is placed is stable.
• The garment steamer is not to be used if the
garment steamer has been dropped, if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
• Always unplug the garment steamer before
attaching or detaching the fabric brush during
filling, cleaning and de-scaling.
• The garment steamer is designed for
household use and to be used with the tap
water. Do not put perfume, vinegar, or other
chemicals in the tank. This appliance is not
designed to work with these chemicals.

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Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Connect only to 230V or 240V power outlet.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid or
allow moisture to come in contact with the
part, unless it is recommended in the
cleaning instructions.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect the
appliance. To avoid a hazard, do not use
the appliance if power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged in any way.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorized Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning
should be performed at an authorised
Kambrook Service Centre.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do
not use this appliance for anything other than
its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles
or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may
cause injury.
• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable that a
safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice.
• Always turn the appliance to the ‘OFF’
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance
to the ‘OFF’ position, switch off at the power
outlet, unplug at the power outlet and remove
the power cord, if detachable, from the
appliance and allow all parts to cool.
• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance at a minimum distance
of 20cm away from walls, curtains and other
heat or steam sensitive materials and provide
adequate space above and on all sides for
air circulation.
• Do not touch the steam head during use.
When using the garment steamer, make sure
the steamer head is facing away from you
and in an upright position.
• Always test the garment steamer on a small
discreet part of the fabric to be steamed to
ensure the temperature is not too high for
the fabric.
• To prevent damage to the garment steamer
do not use alkaline cleaning agents when
cleaning; use a soft cloth and mild detergent.
• The garment steamer generates high
temperature steam. Do not touch the steam
head during use. When using the garment
steamer, make sure the steamer head is facing
away from you and in an upright position.
• The garment steamer incorporates a thermal
safety fuse to protect the garment steamer
from over-heating. However the garment
steamer should not be left unattended while
it is connected to the power outlet. Special
care should always be taken when there
are children in the home/vicinity of the
garment steamer.
• Do not fill the water tank past the MAX
indicator line as this may cause the water
to leak.
• There may be leakage from the steam head if
the garment steamer temperature is not high
enough to vaporize water and create steam.
Therefore, ensure that the garment steamer is
always preheated for 2–3 minutes prior to use.
• Never use the garment steamer while clothes
are on the body or direct the steam towards
people or animals.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces.
• Keep the garment steamer clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions provided in this book.

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Your Kambrook Swift Steam Garment Steamer
1. Steam Head
2. Steam activation button
3. Water inlet cover
4. 200ml water tank
5. Fabric brush (removable)
6. Neck of the garment steamer
Not Shown
• Power ‘ON’ indicator light

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Using Your Kambrook Garment Steamer
Before First Use
Remove any sticker or protective
cover from the steam head.
Unwind and straighten the cord
before use.
When operating the garment
steamer for the first time, allow it
to steam for a few minutes. This will
remove any impurities and odours
that might have been left by the
manufacturing process.
When operating the garment steamer
for the first time, you may want to try
the steamer on an old piece of fabric
before steaming your garment.
WARNING: To avoid an
electrical circuit overload,
it is recommended that
no other appliances are
plugged into the same
circuit as your garment
steamer when it is in use.
NOTE: When unpacking the
garment steamer, check to see
you have received all the items
listed in the Parts List, before
discarding the packaging.
Assembling/Operating Your
Kambrook Garment Steamer
1. Open the water inlet cover and fill
tap water into the water tank until
it reaches the MAXIMUM level
(See Fig.1). Always ensure the water
tank is at least a third full. DO NOT
exceed the MAXIMUM level when
filling the water tank.
Fig. 1
2. Hold the appliance with your
hand positioned safely at the
neck of the garment steamer. In
an upright position, use your other
hand to attach the fabric brush
onto the steam head. The fabric
brush can be attached either way
and will lock into position with an
audible “click”.
3. Connect the appliance to a power
outlet and switch on. The power
‘ON’ indicator light will turn red; this
means the steamer is ‘ON’. Switch
OFF the steamer by switching off at
the power outlet and unplugging
the unit from the power outlet.
When the appliance is turned off
at the power outlet the indicator
light will extinguish.
4. Once the water is filled to the
MAXIMUM level and the appliance
is connected to the power outlet,
allow the garment steamer to
preheat for at least 1 minute
before use.

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Using Your Kambrook Garment Steamer continued
How to Steam Your Garment
The garment steamer is easy to use
and is perfect for removing wrinkles/
creases from garments and curtains
as well as refreshing furnishing fabrics.
It can be used on most fabrics as long
as the fabric is hanging or where the
garment steamer can be easily used
in an upright position moving over the
fabric in an up and down motion.
NOTE: The garment steamer
is designed to be used in an
upright position on hanging
garments. Refrain from using
the steamer in or on garments
in a horizontal position.
1. Check that there is ventilation
behind the fabric otherwise
moisture may build up causing
mildew.
2. Check garment pockets are
empty and turn-ups such as
cuffs and hems are down.
3. Hang the garment from a hanger
and stretch the fabric slightly with
one hand checking that there is
nothing behind the fabric that
can be damaged by the steam.
NOTE: We recommend you
do not steam over metal
accessories. Use caution
and steam around the
metal accessories.
4. Press and hold down the steam
button. You will feel vibrations
and hear a subtle humming
sound while steaming; this is
normal. Steam facing away from
you and in an upright position.
5. Gently press the fabric brush
against the garment, moving your
arm in an up and down motion
targeting creases in the fabric.
6. Release the steam button to stop
the steam.
NOTE: Ensure that the fabric to
be steamed is being stretched
whilst steaming for best results.
WARNING: The garment
steamer generates high
temperatures of steam.
Do not touch the steam
head. Make sure the
steamer is facing
away from you in
an upright position.
7. If using the garment steamer
without the fabric brush, keep a
distance of at least 5cm between
the steam head and the garment.
To Steam Curtains
1. Wash and dry curtains as directed,
according to the fabric type.
2. Hang the curtains and steam
when they are hanging in place.
3. Lightly stretch the curtain with
one hand while steaming to help
remove creases more easily.
To Steam Upholstery
1. The garment steamer can be used
to help freshen up upholstery, slip
covers on furniture and cushions.
This will help to remove odours
from the furniture and in the room.
Before steaming, always test on a
small area of the fabric that is
not visible.

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2. Keeping the garment steamer in
an upright position and using and
up and down motion, lightly steam
over the fabric of your furniture.
Cushions should be removed and
held upright for steaming. Allow
cushions to dry thoroughly before
replacing on furniture.
NOTE: It is recommended
that you use the fabric brush
attachment when steaming
delicate fabrics such as silk, this
will minimise the risk of water
dripping onto the garment
whilst steaming. For better
results when removing stubborn
creases, remove the fabric
brush attachment from the
steam head and continuously
steam over the selected area
until creases are removed.
WARNING: If garment
has metal accessories,
be cautious and do not
hover garment steamer
directly over the metal
as this may discolour
the metal.
WARNING:
Always unplug the
garment steamer before
attaching or detaching
the fabric brush.
NOTE: Only use attachments
or accessories provided.
NOTE: If the unit becomes noisy
with a loud humming sound and
no steam is being generated,
check the water level in the water
tank. This may indicate that the
garment steamer is out of water
and needs to be refilled.
WARNING: Do not use
the garment steamer
directly on the body,
animals, or while
wearing the garments.
After Each Use
• Switch the power off at the power
outlet and disconnect the power
cord from the power outlet.
• Open the water tank inlet and
(over a sink or bucket) invert the
garment steamer to empty the
remaining water from the tank.
• Stand the garment steamer on
its base, in an upright position,
and allow to cool.

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Care and Cleaning
• Remove the fabric brush from its
steam head and clean using a
damp cloth.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive
cleaning agents or solvents.
• Do not put the garment steamer
in water or any other liquid.
• Do not drop, throw or try and
bend the steamer.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
the appliance.
• The garment steamer is designed
for household use only and to
be used with normal tap water.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, or
other chemicals in the tank. The
appliance is not designed to work
with these chemicals.
• Always empty the water tank
after each use and rinse with
clean water.
• Wipe outer surfaces with a
damp cloth.
• Avoid operating the appliance
in humid or moist places.
• Do not locate the appliance near
a heat source or direct sunlight.
• Always ensure the steam outlet
hole is clean and free from
scaling and not blocked.
NOTE: This garment steamer
is designed to use normal
tap water.
Care, Cleaning and Storage
Storage
• Once the garment steamer
has been disconnected from
the power outlet, allowed to
cool, emptied of water in the
water tank and cleaned, it is
recommended to wrap the cord
safely around the steamer to store
in an upright position.
• We recommend you store the
garment steamer on a flat
surface, such as in a cupboard,
until it is time to use it next.

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Problem Possible Solution
The steamer does not
heat up
• Check main plug is inserted correctly.
• Check power supply.
The steamer does not
produce steam
• Check the water level and the water tank
inlet cover is properly covered.
• Press the steam activation button harder.
• Hold the steamer in an upright position.
Water spills from the water
tank
• Make sure water is not over the MAXIMUM
level.
• Make sure water tank inlet cover is
properly closed.
• Always use the steamer in an upright
position as per the operating instructions.
The steamer is producing a
loud humming or pumping
sound
• Check water level; if there is no water or
it is low refill, the water tank.
The steamer does not seem
to be removing creases easily
• Hold the steamer in an upright position
and stretch the fabric downward to ensure
best results.
Unsure when to use the
fabric brush
• Use when steaming is to directly touch
the fabric.
• When steaming delicate fabrics, such as
silk to reduce the risk of water dripping
onto the garment while steaming.
Avoiding discolouring of
metal accessories on
the garment
• Do not directly hover the garment steamer
over the metal accessories.
• Use caution and steam around the metal
accessories.
Troubleshooting Guide