Silvercrest SDBE 2600 B1 Quick guide

IAN 304052
STEAM IRON SDBE 2600 B1
STEAM IRON
Operating and safety instructions
143 mm 143 mm

143 mm
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138 mm 143 mm
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Warnings and symbols used ............................................. Page 6
Introduction ................................................................ Page 6
Proper use ................................................................... Page 6
Scope of delivery .............................................................. Page 6
Description of parts ............................................................ Page 7
Technical data ................................................................ Page 7
Safety instructions......................................................... Page 7
Burn hazards ................................................................. Page 9
Before first use ............................................................. Page 9
Operation................................................................... Page 9
Setting the temperature ......................................................... Page 9
Ironing ...................................................................... Page 10
Filling the water tank ........................................................... Page 10
Ending ironing ................................................................ Page 10
Additional product features.............................................. Page 11
Anti-drip system ............................................................... Page 11
Anti-lime filter ................................................................. Page 11
Safety shutdown............................................................... Page 11
Cleaning and care ......................................................... Page 11
Self-cleaning function ........................................................... Page 11
Storage ..................................................................... Page 11
Disposal..................................................................... Page 12
Warranty ................................................................... Page 12

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Warnings and symbols used
The following warnings are used in this user manual:
DANGER! This symbol in combination
with “Danger” marks a high-risk hazard
that if not prevented could result in death or
serious injury.
Voltage (AC)
Hertz (supply frequency)
Watts
WARNING! This symbol in combination
with “Warning” marks a medium-risk
hazard that if not prevented could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTE: This symbol in combination
with “Note” provides additional useful
information.
Use the product in dry indoor spaces only.
CAUTION! This symbol in combination
with “Caution” marks a low-risk hazard
that if not prevented could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Danger – risk of electric shock!
Warning! Burning hazard: This
symbol indicates a hot surface.
STEAM IRON
Introduction
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new
product. You have chosen a high quality product.
The instructions for use are part of the product. They
contain important information concerning safety,
use and disposal. Before using the product, please
familiarise yourself with all of the safety information
and instructions for use. Only use the product as
described and for the specified applications. If you
pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure
that you also pass on all the documentation with it.
Proper use
This product is designed for ironing clothing. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
This product is only intended for private household
use, not for commercial purposes.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages
caused by improper use.
Scope of delivery
After unpacking the product, check if the delivery
is complete and if all parts are in good condition.
Remove all packing materials before use.
1 x Steam iron
1 x Measuring cup
1 x User manual

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Description of parts
1Soleplate
2Water nozzle
3Fill opening (water tank)
4Steam control
5Spray button
6Steam burst button
7Operating light
8Power cord (with anti-kink protection and
cableclip) and power plug
9Base
10
Control light (heating)
11
Temperature control
12
Self-cleaning button
13
max mark (max. water fill level 370 ml)
14
Measuring cup (max. water fill level 200 ml)
Technical data
Input voltage: 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 2200–2600 W
Protection class: I
Safety instructions
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT,
PLEASE FAMILIARISE
YOURSELF WITH ALL OF THE
SAFETY INFORMATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE! WHEN
PASSING THIS PRODUCT ON TO
OTHERS, PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE
ALL THE DOCUMENTS!
In the case of damage resulting from
non-compliance with these operating
instructions the warranty claim be-
comes invalid! No liability is accept-
ed for consequential damage! In the
case of material damage or personal
injury caused by incorrect handling
or non-compliance with the safety
instructions, no liability is accepted!
m WARNING! RISK OF LOSS
OF LIFE OR ACCIDENT TO
INFANTS AND CHILDREN!
Never leave children
unsupervised with the packaging
material. The packaging
material represents a danger of
suffocation. Children frequently
underestimate the dangers.
Always keep children away from
the packaging material.
m DANGER! Risk of electric
shock! Never attempt to repair
the product yourself.
In case of malfunction, repairs
are to be conducted by qualified
personnel only.
m WARNING! Risk of electric
shock! Do not immerse the
product’s electrical components in
water or other liquids. Never hold
the product under running water.
m CAUTION! Risk of electric
shock! Never use a damaged
product. Disconnect the product
from the power supply and
contact your retailer if it is
damaged.
m WARNING! Risk of injury!
Switch the product off and
disconnect it from the power
supply before cleaning work and
when not in use.
m WARNING! Misuse may
lead to injury. Use this product
solely in accordance with these

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instructions. Do not attempt to
modify the product in any way.
This product can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product in
a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the
product.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.
The product must not be left
unattended while it is connected
to the supply mains.
The plug must be removed from
the socket-outlet before the water
reservoir is filled with water.
The product must be used and
rested on a flat, stable surface.
The product is not to be used if
it has been dropped, if there are
visible signs of damage or if it is
leaking.
Ensure the rated voltage shown
on the rating label corresponds
with the voltage of the power
supply.
The product demands increased
energy consumption. Do not
connect any other devices
(e.g. heaters, air conditioners,
etc.) to the same circuit.
The use of extension cords is not
recommended. If the use of an ex-
tension cord is necessary, it must
be designed for a current flow of
at least 10 A. Lay cords in such a
way that they may not be tripped
over or otherwise damaged.
Do not operate any product with
a damaged power cord or plug,
when the product malfunctions or
has been damaged in any man-
ner.
Only use the product in dry
indoor rooms.
Do not operate the product with
wet hands or while standing on a
wet floor. Do not touch the power
plug with wet hands.
Protect the product against heat.
Do not place the product close to
open flames or heat sources such
as stoves or heating appliances.
Regularly check the power plug
and the supply
cord for damages.
If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, its service agent or simi-
larly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
Protect the power cord against
damages. Do not let it hang over
sharp edges, do not squeeze or
bend it. Keep the power cord
away from hot surfaces and open

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flames and ensure that nobody
can pull on or trip over it uninten-
tionally.
Stop using the product if the anti-
kink protection on the
power cord
is damaged!
Do not pull the power plug out of
the electrical outlet by the power
cord. Do not wrap the power
cord around the product.
Protect the product, its power
cord and power plug against
dust, direct sunlight, dripping and
splashing water.
Always turn off the product
before disconnecting it from the
power supply.
Keep the product at least 50 cm
away from any objects (curtains,
walls, etc.).
Store the product in a cool, dry
place, protected from moisture
and out of the reach of children.
Burn hazards
Only touch the product on the
handle when it is heated up.
Steam is very hot. Never put your
hands in front of the steam jet.
Never touch the soleplate in
operation or while heated up
(e.g. to test the temperature).
Keep the iron and its cord out of
reach of children less than 8 years
of age when it is energized or
cooling down.
Before first use
Remove the packaging. Check if all parts are
complete.
To remove any production or transport residue,
iron a simple scrap of fabric (e.g. a cloth or rag)
before first use.
NOTE: The product may give off some vapours
or odours during first use. These are production
or transport residue that will quickly subside.
There may also be quiet noises such as clicking
or crackling. These will also quickly subside
once the plastic parts have finally adjusted to the
operating conditions.
Operation
Setting the temperature
The arrow behind the temperature control
11
shows the current temperature setting.
Turn the temperature control
11
clockwise
from the lowest setting MIN to the desired
temperature level.
The temperature control
11
is divided in
3 ranges. They are general recommendations for
different types of fabric:
Symbol Setting
Low temperature
For synthetic fabrics (e.g. nylon)
Medium temperature
For sensitive fabrics (e.g. silk or wool)
High temperature
For tough fabrics (e.g. cotton or linen)
Highest temperature
For steam ironing

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Ironing
mCAUTION! Before ironing, check the ironing
instructions on the fabric or article of clothing.
They are usually included on a sewn-on tag.
mIMPORTANT! Operate the product on an even
and solid surface.
1. Turn the temperature control
11
counter-clockwise
all the way to MIN.
2. Connect the power plug
8
with an appropriate
power outlet. The green operating light
7
on the
top of the handle lights up when the product is
connected to the power supply.
3. Make sure the power cord
8
is laid out safely.
4. Set the temperature control
11
to the desired
temperature.
As long as the product has not yet reached the
set temperature and is still heating up, the control
light
10
remains lit. Once the set temperature has
been reached, the control light
10
goes off.
5. Once the set temperature has been reached, you
can begin ironing.
Filling the water tank
mDANGER! Risk of electric shock! Always
disconnect the power plug
8
from the power
outlet before filling the water tank.
mCAUTION! Fill the water tank with tap water
or distilled water without any additives. If your
tap water is hard, use distilled water. Where the
water is moderately hard, mix distilled water and
tap water at a ratio of 1:1.
mIMPORTANT! Use the measuring cup
14
to fill
water into the water tank.
NOTE: The water tank has a filling capacity of
approximately 370 ml.
NOTE: The max mark
13
that marks the
maximum filling capacity applies when the
product is set up vertically on the base
9
.
1. Place the product on the base
9
and tip it
forward at approximately 45°.
2. Open the lid of the fill opening
3
.
3. Carefully pour water into the water tank. Do not
exceed the max mark
13
.
4. Close the lid of the fill opening
3
.
Spray function
You can spray the fabric in front of the soleplate
1
with water as required. To do so, press the
spray button
5
.
Steam burst
You can steam the fabric through the soleplate
1
as required. To do so, press the steam button
6
.
NOTES:
You can also use the steam burst in a
vertical position.
The higher the set temperature, the stronger the
steam burst.
Steam ironing
You can also set the iron to continuously give off
steam.
The temperature control
11
should be at the
highest level to produce enough steam.
The steam control
4
has 3 positions:
No
steam
Medium
steam
Maximum
steam
NOTE: Continuous steam ironing is only possible
when the iron is held horizontally. If you hold the
iron vertically or set it down, this interrupts steam
operation.
Ending ironing
1. Turn the temperature control
11
counter-clockwise
all the way to MIN.
2. Set down the product with the base
9
on an
even, stable surface.
3. Disconnect the power plug
8
from the power
outlet.
4. Let the product cool (this take approximately
15 minutes). Do not leave the product
unattended while it is still hot.
5. To prevent limescale build-up, empty the water
tank after each use. To do so, open the lid of the
fill opening
3
. Empty the water tank via the fill
opening
3
by holding the iron upside down over
a sink.

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Additional product features
Anti-drip system
The product features an anti-drip system. This
prevents water from exiting from the soleplate
1
as long as the temperature is too low to produce
steam. This feature prevents water stains on your
clothing.
Anti-lime filter
The product features an anti-lime filter. This is
a permanent water filter. It is not in need of
replacement or maintenance.
To maintain the filter’s functionality, only fill the
water tank with tap water.
Do not use any additives. They may damage the
water filter.
Safety shutdown
For safety reasons, the product shuts down when
it is not moved:
Position Cut off time
Horizontal Approximately after 30 seconds
Vertical Approximately after 8 minutes
When the automatic shutdown feature activates,
the operating light
7
flashes and a beep sounds.
The product turns back on automatically when it
is moved.
Cleaning and care
mDANGER! Risk of electric shock! Always
disconnect the plug
8
from the power outlet
before cleaning the product.
mWARNING! Do not immerse the product’s
electrical components in water or other liquids.
Never hold the product under running water.
Wipe down the product with a slightly damp
cloth.
Do not let any water or other liquids enter the
product interior.
Do not use any abrasive, aggressive cleaners or
hard brushes to clean the product.
Clean the soleplate
1
using a damp cloth and a
mild, non-scouring detergent.
Let all parts dry completely after cleaning.
Self-cleaning function
The product features a self-cleaning function to
remove filth and limescale build-up in the steam
channels.
Use the self-cleaning function at least twice per
month.
If you use tap water: Use the self-cleaning
function after every use.
mDANGER! Risk of electric shock! Always
unplug the plug power
8
before filling the water
tank.
1. Never fill the water tank past the max mark
13
.
To do so, close the lid of the fill opening
3
.
2. Turn the temperature control
11
counter-clockwise
all the way to MIN.
3. Plug the power plug
8
into an appropriate
power outlet.
4. Set the temperature control
11
to the highest
temperature (turn clockwise all the way).
5. Set the steam control
4
to maximum steam
power.
6. Wait for the product to heat up and the control
light
10
to go off.
7. Hold the product horizontally over a sink.
8. Press and hold the self-cleaning button
12
until
no more steam or boiling, soiled water exits the
product.
9. Empty the water tank of any residual water via
the fill opening
3
.
Storage
Store the product in the original packaging when
it is not in use.
Store the product at a dry location out of the
reach of children.
Store the product with the water tank empty only.
Make sure the power cord
8
is rolled up evenly
and without kinks.

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Disposal
The packaging is made entirely of recyclable
materials, which you may dispose of at local
recycling facilities.
Observe the marking of the packaging
materials for waste separation, which are
marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers
(b) with following meaning: 1–7: plastics/
20–22: paper and fibreboard/ 80–98:
composite materials.
The product and packaging materials are
recyclable, dispose of it separately for
better waste treatment.
The Triman logo is valid in France only.
Contact your local refuse disposal authority
for more details of how to dispose of your
worn-out product.
To help protect the environment, please
dispose of the product properly when it
has reached the end of its useful life and
not in the household waste. Information on
collection points and their opening hours
can be obtained from your local authority.
Warranty
The product has been manufactured to strict quality
guidelines and meticulously examined before delivery.
In the event of product defects you have legal rights
against the retailer of this product. Your legal rights
are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed
below.
The warranty for this product is 3 years from the
date of purchase. Should this product show any fault
in materials or manufacture within 3 years from the
date of purchase, we will repair or replace it – at our
choice – free of charge to you.
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase.
Please keep the original sales receipt in a safe
location. This document is required as your proof
of purchase. This warranty becomes void if the
product has been damaged, or used or maintained
improperly.
The warranty applies to defects in material or
manufacture. This warranty does not cover product
parts subject to normal wear, thus possibly considered
consumables (e.g. batteries) or for damage to fragile
parts, e.g. switches, rechargeable batteries or glass
parts.

IAN 304052
OWIM GmbH & Co. KG
Stiftsbergstraße 1
DE-74167 Neckarsulm
GERMANY
Model-Nr.: HG04132A-BS / HG04132B-BS
Version: 07/2018
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