Silvercrest SDB 2400 A1 User manual

Steam Iron SDB 2400 A1
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Steam Iron
Operating instructions
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: SDB 2400 A1-06/11-V2
IAN: 66493
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Index
Information for these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Items supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of the packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Description of appliance / attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before the First Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Filling with mains water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dry Ironing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Steam ironing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ironing with steam blast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vertical steam blast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Temporarily setting the steam iron aside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Taking the steam iron out of service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drip-Stop Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Self-cleaning function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Housing and soleplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Disposal of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Notes on the Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Importer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Information for these operating instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance!
You have clearly decided in favour of a modern and high quality product. These
operating instructions are a component of this product. They contain important
information about safety, operation and disposal. Before using this product,
familiarise yourself with all of these operating and safety instructions. Use this
appliance only as described and only for the specified areas of application.
Additionally, pass them on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future date.
Copyright
This documentation is copyright protected.
Any copying or reproduction of it, including as extracts, as well as the reproduction
of images, also in an altered state, is only permitted with the written authorisation
of the manufacturer.
Intended use
This appliance is intended exclusively for the ironing of textiles. The iron may
only be used indoors and in domestic households. All other use is deemed to be
improper use.
This appliance is NOT intended for industrial or commercial applications or for
use outdoors.
WARNING
Risks from unintended use!
Risks can be engendered by the appliance if it used for unintended purposes
and/or other types of use.
Use the appliance exclusively for its intended purposes.►
Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.►
NOTICE
Risks can be engendered if this appliance is used for purposes not intended►
for it and/or for other types of use. Use the appliance exclusively for its
intended purposes. Observe the procedures described in these operating
instructions. Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use,
incompetent repairs, unauthorised modification or the use of unauthorised
spare parts will not be accepted. The operator alone bears liability.

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Safety instructions
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
The voltage of the power source must tally with► the details given on the rating plate of the appli-
ance.
To avoid potential risks, arrange for a defective
► appliance to be checked and possibly repaired
by qualified technicians, or contact our Customer
Service Department.
To avoid risks, arrange for defective power plugs
► and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified
technicians or our Customer Service Department.
Always disconnect from the mains power socket
► by pulling only on the plug itself, never on the
cable.
Never bend (kink) or crush the power cable,
► always lay it in such a way that it cannot come
into contact with hot surfaces and lay it such that
no-one can step on or trip over it.
After every use, before cleaning and when refilling
► with mains water, always remove the plug from
the mains power socket.
Do not use extension cables.
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Never touch the power cable or the plug with► wet hands.

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► Under no circumstances should you submerse
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. Should liquids enter the
housing, unplug the appliance from the power
socket immediately and arrange for it to be re-
paired by a qualified technician.
Never use the steam iron adjacent to water con-
► tained in a bath, shower, wash basin or other
vessels. The proximity of moisture presents a
danger, even when the appliance is switched off.
You may not open the appliance housing of the
► steam iron. Permit only authorised technicians to
repair a defective appliance should repairs be
necessary.
Under NO circumstance should you use the
► appliance if it shows visible signs of damage,
has fallen or leaks water. Arrange for it to be
repaired by qualified specialists.
Always disconnect the plug from the mains power
► socket after use.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Ensure that the appliance, the power cable
and the plug are NEVER submersed in water
or other fluids.
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
Grasp the steam iron only by the handle when it► is hot.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
► do not play with the appliance.
Never place your hands in the steam spray or on
► hot metal parts.
You may not open the filler opening of the water
► reservoir 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, when it is
► switched on or cooling down, be kept out of the
reach of children who are younger than 8 years
old.
Discontinue use of the appliance if the anti-kink
► protection on the power cable is damaged!

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This appliance may be used by children aged► 8 years or more and by individuals with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and/or knowledge if they are super-
vised, or have been instructed in the safe use of
the appliance and have understood the potential
risks. Children may not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance by children should
not be carried out without supervision of them.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!
Never leave the steam iron unattended when it is► connected to the mains power supply.
Put the steam iron into storage only when it has
► cooled down completely.
Use only the ironing temperatures given in the
► care instructions for the material, or those suitable
for it. Otherwise, you could damage the textiles.
Should care instructions not be given or known,
start with the lowest temperature setting.
The iron must be used and parked on a stable
► surface.
When you want to put the steam iron down,
► place it only on its stand.

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Attention! Appliance Damage!
Should the clothing care instructions forbid ironing► , 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 mains or distilled water.►
You will otherwise damage the steam iron.
You may not clean the steam iron with solvents, alcohol or abrasive cleaning►
agents. These could cause damage to it.
Items supplied
The appliance is delivered with the following components as standard:
Steam iron▯
Measuring beaker▯
Operating instructions▯
Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the1)
carton.
Remove all packaging materials and foils from the appliance.2)
WARNING! RISK OF SUFFOCATION!
Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid the risks of asphyxiation, keep►
plastic bags out of the reach of toddlers and small children.
NOTICE
Check the contents to ensure everything is present and for signs of visible►
damage.
If the delivery is not complete, or is damaged due to defective packaging or►
through transportation, contact the Service Hotline (see chapter Service).

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Disposal of the packaging
The packaging protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging
materials are selected from the point of view of their environmental friendliness
and disposal technology and are therefore recyclable.
The recirculation of packaging into the material circuit saves on raw material
and reduces generated waste. Dispose of packaging material that is no longer
needed as per the regionally established regulations.
NOTICE
If possible, preserve the appliance's original packaging during the warranty►
period so that, in the event of a warranty claim, you can package the ap-
pliance appropriately for its return.
Technical data
Mains voltage 220 - 240 V ~, 50 Hz
Rated power 2020 - 2400 W
Description of appliance / attachments
1Steam regulator
2Button for fine water spray
3Button for steam blast
4Control lamp “Temperature”
5Control lamp “Power”
6Appliance base
7Temperature regulator
8Button Self Clean
9Sole of the iron
0Water jet
qFiller opening for the water tank
wMeasuring beaker

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Before the First Use
Fill the water tank with water (See “Filling with mains water”).1)
Insert the plug into a mains power socket supplying an electrical current as2)
detailed on the rating plate.
Hold the steam iron horizontally.3)
Place the temperature regulator4) 7into the position “MAX”.
Heat the steam iron up for several minutes at this highest setting.5)
Activate the steam blast6) 3button a few times.
Then, to remove any production residues possibly remaining on the sole of7)
the iron 9, iron a piece of material that is no longer required.
Operation
Filling with mains water
Attention! Appliance Damage!
Under no circumstances should you use water from the clothes dryer, scented►
water, air-conditioning water or rain water for steam ironing. These waters
contain minerals, organic substances or particles that can lead to a spraying
out of the water, brown discharges and a premature aging of the appliance.
Do not put any additives in the water tank. These can damage the appli-►
ance!
Hold the steam iron at a slight angle.1)
Open the water fill opening2) for the water tank q.
Using the measuring beaker3) w, fill the water tank with water to the “Max”
marking, but no further.
Should the mains water at your locality be rated as hard, it is recommended that
you mix the mains water with some distilled water. Otherwise, the jets for the
steam blast function could calcify (become blocked) prematurely.
To extend the optimal steam blast function, mix mains water with distilled water
as per the following table.

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to mains water
very soft / soft 0
medium 1:1
hard 2:1
very hard 3:1
The water hardness level can be queried at your local water works.
Close the water tank. The lid must tangibly engage.4)
Dry Ironing
Dry ironing without steam is possible at all temperatures, steam ironing is first
possible from the adjustment setting on the temperature regulator 7.
Insert the plug into a mains power socket.1)
Attention! Appliance Damage!
Should the clothing care instructions forbid ironing► , 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 if it is suitable2)
for being ironed, and at which temperature setting.
Temperature Regu-
lator Symbol7Type of Material
Synthetic
Silk, Wool
Cotton, Linen
Max Linen

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TIPS
The iron takes longer to cool down than to heat up. Therefore, first iron►
delicate fabrics at lower temperature settings.
With mixed fabrics, always set the temperature for the more sensitive fibre.►
Adjust the steam regulator3) 1to .
Select the best suitable temperature setting with the temperature regulator4) 7.
The control lamp “Temperature” 4glows.
When the set temperature has been reached, the control lamp “Tempera-5)
ture” 4goes out. Wait until the control lamp “Temperature” 4goes out.
NOTICE
To help with ironing severely wrinkled or very dry materials, you can dampen►
them by using the fine water spray 2button.
You can now start ironing.6)
Steam ironing
The temperature regulator 7must be at least at level or higher.
Otherwise it cannot produce any steam.
Set the steam regulator1) 1to the desired steam setting.
Wait until the control lamp “Temperature”2) 4goes out.
You can now start ironing.3)
Ironing with steam blast
The steam blast is especially suitable for smoothing difficult to reach parts of a
garment.
The temperature regulator 7must be in the red marked setting range at the
least in order to produce a steam blast.
Slightly raise the steam iron..1)
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Vertical steam blast
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
NEVER direct the steam blast at people or animals!►
The vertical steam blast is particularly suitable for smoothing hanging textiles,
such as curtains.
NOTICE
If you want to smooth sensitive materials, hold the steam iron at a distance►
of 10 - 20 cm away, so as to avoid damaging the material.
Hold the steam iron upright with the soleplate1) 9directed at the textile.
Press the steam blast button2) 3for a blast of steam.
Temporarily setting the steam iron aside
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!
Never leave a steam iron that is hot, switched on or connected to the mains►
power supply unattended.
Place the temperature regulator1) 7into the position “MIN”.
Stand the steam iron only on the appliance base2) 6.
Taking the steam iron out of service
Disconnect the plug from the mains power socket.1)
Empty the water tank and clean the sole of the iron2) 9.
Stand the steam iron only on the appliance base3) 6.

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Drip-Stop Function
With conventional steam irons it can happen that water drips from the iron sole
at low temperatures. This iron however possesses a new feature characteristic,
the DRIP-STOP function:
The iron automatically cuts off the supply of water for steam generation (for
steam blast and steam ironing) at low temperatures.
When this happens, a “CLICK” is to be heard. Thus, no water can drip from the
soleplate 9. You must then re-set a suitable temperature with the temperature
regulator 7. As soon as this is reached, steam production is continued.
Also when you put the steam iron down or simply let it cool down, the DRIP-STOP
function prevents dripping from the soleplate 9.
Cleaning
Self-cleaning function
NOTICE
We recommend carrying out the self-cleaning every 2 weeks. If the water►
in your area is very hard, you should carry out the self cleaning more
frequently.
Check to ensure that the plug has been disconnected from the mains power1)
socket.
Adjust the steam regulator to the position2) .
Fill the water tank to the marking MAX.3)
Insert the plug into a mains power socket.4)
Set the temperature regulator5) 7to the position MAX and let the iron heat up
until the control lamp “Temperature” 4goes out.
Disconnect the plug from the mains power socket.6)
Hold the iron with one hand horizontally over a collecting bowl.7)
With the other hand press and hold the button Self Clean8) 8. Move the
iron gently back and forth. Thereby, steam and boiling water flows from the
steam exit holes in the sole of the iron 9. Impurities that may be present are
washed out.
Release the Self Clean9) 8button after about 5 - 10 seconds.
Clean the soleplate10) 9. To do this, pass the sole plate 9a few times back
and forth over a towel or piece of old cloth.
Allow the steam iron to cool down before putting it to one side.11)

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Housing and soleplate
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
ALWAYS remove the plug before cleaning the appliance. There is a danger►
of electric shock!
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it! Risk of Burns!►
Attention! Appliance Damage!
Do not use aggressive, abrasive or chemical cleaning agents. These could►
damage the surfaces.
Clean the housing and the sole plate■ 9with a damp cloth. For stubborn
soiling use a mild detergent on the cloth.
Safety switch-off
This iron is equipped with a safety switch-off:
The iron switches off automatically when...
... the iron stands on its soleplate■ 9for longer than 30 seconds without
being moved.
... the iron lies on its side for longer than 30 seconds without being moved.■
... the iron stands on the appliance base■ 6for longer than 8 minutes without
being moved.
6 signal tones sound prior to the automatic switch-off
. During the period when the
safety switch-off is active, the control lamp “Power” 5blinks. The iron is re-activat-
ed once it has been moved.
NOTICE
Do not use the safety switch-off intentionally to take the iron out of service!►
The safety switch-off is for emergencies only, should the instructions for closing
down be forgotten!

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
The appliance does not
function. The control lamp
"Power" does not glow.
The plug is not connected to
the mains power supply.
Connect the appliance to a mains
power socket.
The appliance is damaged. In this case, contact Customer
Services.
After ironing, there are
stains on the textiles
The soleplate 9is soiled. First carry out a self-cleaning
process and then clean the iron.
You have poured chemical
additives into the water tank.
Empty the water tank, carry out a
self-cleaning process and then fill it
with only water as per the instruc-
tion in "Filling with mains water".
You have sprayed laundry
starch onto the fabric.
In principle, spray laundry starch
onto the back of the fabric. Clean
the sole of the iron 9.
The control lamp "Tempera-
ture" 4lights up and then
goes out.
This is not a defect: the control
lamp "Temperature" 4in-
dicates the heating up of the
appliance.
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It will not produce steam.
The steam regulator 1is
placed at the position .
Adjust the steam regulator 1to
a higher position.
There is not enough water in
the water tank. Fill the water tank with water..
The set temperature is too low
for steam generation.
Set the temperature regulator 7
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Disposal of the appliance
Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste.
This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive
2002/96/EC.
Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your com-
munity waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of
doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.
Notes on the Declaration of Conformity
With regard to conformity with essential requirements and
other relevant provisions, this appliance complies with the
guidelines of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2004/108/EC as well as the Directive for Low Voltage
appliances 2006/95/EC.
The complete original declaration of conformity can be
obtained from the importer.
Importer
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY
www.kompernass.com

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Warranty
You receive a 3-year warranty for this appliance as of the purchase date. The
appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before
delivery.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of a warranty claim,
please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way
can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.
NOTICE
The warranty is valid only for material or manufacturing faults, not for►
transport damage, parts subject to wear or damage to fragile parts, e.g.
switches.
This product is for domestic use only and is not intended for commercial use. The
warranty becomes void in the event of abusive and improper handling, use of
force and internal modifications not carried out by our authorised Service Centre.
Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty.
The warranty period is not extended by repairs effected under warranty. This
applies also to replaced and repaired parts.
Damages or defects discovered after purchase are to be reported directly after
unpacking, at the latest two days after the purchase date.
Repairs carried out after lapse of the warranty period are subject to charge.
Service
Service Great Britain
Tel.: [phone] (£ 0.10/Min.)
E-Mail: k[email protected]
IAN 66493
Service Ireland
Tel.: [phone]
(0,08 EUR/Min., (peak))
(0,06 EUR/Min., (off peak))
E-Mail: k[email protected]
IAN 66493

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