Silvercrest SDB 2200 C1 User manual

IAN 85032
STEAM IRON SDB 2200 C1
STEAM IRON
Operating instructions
DAMPSTRYGEJERN
Betjeningsvejledning
ÅNGSTRYKJÄRN
Bruksanvisning
HÖYRYSILITYSRAUTA
Käyttöohje
DAMPFBÜGELEISEN
Bedienungsanleitung

GB / IE Operating instructions Page 1
FI Käyttöohje Sivu 11
SE Bruksanvisning Sidan 21
DK Betjeningsvejledning Side 31
DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 41
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of
the device.
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CONTENT PAGE
Introduction 2
Intended use 2
Scope of delivery 2
Operating elements 2
Technical data 2
Safety instructions 3
Before initial use 6
Filling the water tank 6
Plugging in and ironing 7
Steam ironing 7
Ironing with steam blast 7
Temporarily setting the steam iron aside 7
Turning off the steam iron 7
Drip-stop function 8
Automatic switch-off 8
Cleaning 8
Self-cleaning function .......................................................................................................................8
Housing .............................................................................................................................................9
Metal parts........................................................................................................................................9
Storage 9
Troubleshooting 9
Disposal 9
Warranty and service 10
Importer 10
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the device for the first time and keep this booklet for
later reference. Pass this manual on to whoever might acquire the device at a future date.

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STEAM IRON
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appli-
ance.
You have clearly decided in favour of a quality
product. These operating instructions are a consti-
tuent of this product. They contain important infor-
mation with regard to safety, use and disposal.
Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all
of these operating and safety instructions. Use the
product only as described and only for the specified
areas of application. Please also pass these docu-
ments on to any future owner, together with the pro-
duct.
Intended use
The steam iron is exclusively intended for ironing
textiles. The iron may only be used indoors and in
private households. Any other use is deemed
improper. The apparatus is not intended for com-
mercial use!
Scope of delivery
Steam Iron
Measuring beaker
Operating instructions
Operating elements
1Water jet
2Filler opening for the water tank
3Steam regulator
4Button for steam blast
5Button
for fine water spray
6Automatic switch-off indicator lamp
7Temperature control lamp
8Thermostat
9Power cable with anti-kink protection
0Appliance base
qIroning sole
wSelf-clean button
Technical data
Power supply voltage: 220 - 240 V ~ / 50 Hz
max. power consumption: 2200 W

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Safety instructions
Risk of Burns!
•Always hold the steam iron by the handle when it is hot.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
•Never hold your hand over the steam spray or touch hot
metal parts.
•The filler opening of the water reservoir must not be opened
while the iron is in use. First allow the steam iron to cool
down and remove the plug from the power socket.
•The iron and its connecting cable must be kept out of the
reach of children younger than 8 years old when it is
switched on or cooling down.
Risk of Injury! Risk of fire!
•Never leave a steam iron that is hot, switched on or
connected to the mains power supply unattended.
•Do not put the steam iron into storage until it has cooled
down completely.
•This steam iron must be used and placed on a stable surface.
•When ironing, only use the temperatures detailed in the
garment care instructions, or those suitable for the material.
Otherwise, you could damage the textiles. Should care
instructions not be given or known, start with the lowest
temperature setting.

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•NEVER allow children to use the steam iron.
•Always put the iron on a level, heat-resistant surface.
The iron must be in a stable position.
•Should you wish to put the steam iron down, always put it
on the appliance base.
Risk of electric shock!
•The rating of the local power supply must correspond with
the details given on the rating plate of the appliance.
•To avoid potential risks, arrange for defective appliances
to be checked and possibly repaired by a qualified specia-
list workshop, or contact our Customer Service Department.
•Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be
replaced immediately by qualified technicians or our
Customer Service Department.
•To disconnect from the power source, only pull the plug
itself, not the cable.
•Never bend (kink) or crush the power cable. Arrange it
in such a way that it cannot come into contact with hot
surfaces and so that no-one can step on it or trip over it.
•Remove the plug from the power socket after every use,
and before cleaning or filling with tap water.
•Always unwind the power cable fully before switching on,
and do not use an extension cable.
•Never touch the power cable or the plug with wet hands.

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•Never use the steam iron near a bath, shower, wash basin
or other vessel containing water. The proximity of moisture
presents a danger, even when the appliance is switched off.
•Under no circumstances should you submerge the steam
iron in liquid or permit liquids to penetrate the casing of the
steam iron. Do not expose the appliance to humidity and
do not use outdoors. Should liquids enter the casing, unplug
the appliance from the socket immediately and arrange for
it to be repaired by a qualified technician.
•You may not open the casing of the steam iron. Should re-
pairs be necessary, only allow authorised technicians to
repair a defective appliance.
•Under NO circumstance should you use the appliance if it
shows visible signs of damage, has fallen, or is leaking.
Arrange for it to be repaired by qualified specialists.
•Do not use the appliance if the anti-kink protection on the
power cable is damaged!
•This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or
over and by individuals with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge
if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe
use of the appliance and have understood the poten-tial
risks. Children may not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out
by children without supervision.

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Attention!
• Should the clothing care instructions forbid iro-
ning, (symbol ), the clothing item may not be
ironed. If you do so, the clothing item could be
permanently damaged.
• The water tank is to be filled exclusively with tap
water or distilled water. Otherwise, you will da-
mage the steam iron.
• Do not clean the steam iron with solvents, alcohol
or abrasive cleaning agents, since these could
cause damage.
Before initial use
• Remove the steam iron from the packaging.
• Remove all stickers and protective film from the
steam iron and the ironing sole q.
Risk of asphyxiation!
Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid the risk of
asphyxiation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of
toddlers and small children.
• Pour water into the water tank (see chapter
"Filling the water tank").
• Insert the plug into a wall power socket supply-
ing an electrical current as detailed on the rating
plate.
• Move the thermostat 8to the "MAX" position.
• Heat the steam iron up for several minutes at the
highest setting.
• Press the button for the steam blast 4a few
times until steam exits from the ironing sole q.
• Then iron a scrap piece of material to remove
possible contamination from the ironing sole q.
Filling the water tank
• Hold the iron at an angle.
• Open the cover of the filler opening for the
water tank 2.
• Using the measuring beaker, fill the water tank to
the "MAX" marking.
• Slide the cover of the filler opening for the water
tank 2back to close it.
Note:
Should the tap water in your area be rated as hard,
it is recommended that you mix tap water with some
distilled water. Otherwise, the jets for the steam
blast function could calcify (become blocked) pre-
maturely.
To extend the optimal steam blast function, mix tap
water with distilled water as follows.
The water hardness level can be queried at your
local water works.
Water hardness
Ratios - distilled
water to
tap water
very soft / soft 0
medium 1 : 1
hard 2 : 1
very hard 3 : 1

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Plugging in and ironing
Dry ironing is possible at all temperatures, steam iro-
ning is possible by adjusting to on the
thermostat 8.
• Insert the plug into a power socket.
Attention!
Should the clothing care instructions forbid ironing,
(symbol ), the clothing item may not be ironed.
If you do so, the clothing item could be permanently
damaged.
• Check the care instructions on the labels in the
garment to see whether it is suitable for being
ironed, and at which temperature setting.
• Select the best suitable temperature setting with
the thermostat 8.
The temperature control lamp 7glows. When the
set temperature has been reached, the temperature
control lamp 7 goes out.
• Wait until the temperature control lamp 7
switches off.
• To moisten the laundry, press the button for fine
water spray 5.
This function is suitable for extremely dry and extremely
crumpled garments.
Symbol thermostat 8Type of material
Acrylic, rayon
Silk, wool, polyester
blended fabrics
Cotton, linen, viscose
Steam ironing
• Set the steam regulator 3to the desired steam
setting.
• The thermostat 8must be moved to at least
adjustment range . Otherwise it cannot
produce any steam.
Ironing with steam blast
The steam blast is especially suitable for smoothing
parts of a garment that are difficult to reach.
• Slightly raise the steam iron.
• For a steam blast, press the steam blast
button 4.
Temporarily setting the steam
iron aside
Risk of fire!
NEVER leave the hot, mains-connected or switched-on
steam iron unattended.
• Set the thermostat 8to the "MIN" position.
• Always put the steam iron on the appliance
base 0.
Turning off the steam iron
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Empty the water tank and clean the ironing
sole q.
• Put the steam iron on the appliance base 0
after it has cooled down.