Silvercrest SDBR 420 A1 User manual

TRAVEL STEAM IRON SDBR 420 A1
REISE-DAMPFBÜGELEISEN
Bedienungsanleitung
IAN 331891_1907
TRAVEL STEAM IRON
Operating instructions ΑΤΜΟΣΙΔΕΡΟ ΤΑΞΙΔΙΟΥ
Οδηүίες χρήσης

GB/IE/NI/CY Operating instructions Page 1
GR/CY Οδηүίες χρήσης Σελίδα 19
DE/AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 37
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise
yourself with all functions of the device.
Πριν ξεκινήσετε την ανάγνωση, ανοίξτε τη σελίδα με τις εικόνες και εξοικειωθείτε
με όλες τις λειτουργίες της συσκευής.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen
Sie sich anschließend mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.

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Contents
Introduction .................................. 2
Intended use ................................. 2
Package contents ............................. 3
Disposal of the packaging ...............................3
Operating elements ........................... 4
Technical data ................................ 4
Safety information ............................ 5
Beforefirstuse .............................. 11
Filling the water tank .........................12
Plugging in and ironing .......................12
Cleaning ....................................14
Storage ....................................15
Disposal .................................... 15
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty...........16
Service .............................................18
Importer............................................18

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.
You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions
are part of this product. They contain important information about
safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, please
familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use
the product only as described and for the range of applications
specified. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any
future owner.
Intended use
The steam iron is intended exclusively for the ironing of textiles.
The iron may only be used indoors and in private households.
All other use is deemed to be improper use. It is not suitable for
commercial use!
Claims of any kind for damage resulting from misuse, incompetent
repairs, unauthorised modification or the use of unauthorised spare
parts will not be accepted.
The risk shall be borne solely by the user.

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Package contents
The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:
▯ Travel Steam Iron
▯ Measuring cup
▯ Case
▯ Operating instructions
Unpack all parts of the appliance from the packaging and remove
all packaging material. Check the package for completeness and
signs of visible damage.
NOTES
► If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a
result of defective packaging or during transport, contact the
Service hotline (see section Service).
Disposal of the packaging
The packaging protects the appliance from damage during transport.
The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental
friendliness and ease of disposal and are therefore recyclable.
Returning the packaging to the material cycle conserves
raw materials and reduces the amount of waste that is
generated. Dispose of packaging materials that are no
longer needed in accordance with applicable local
regulations.
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner. Note the labelling on the packaging and
separate the packaging material components for
disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled
with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings:
1–7: Plastics, 20–22: Paper and cardboard, 80–98: Composites.

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Operating elements
Figure A:
Water tank filler opening
Inspection openings
Steam switch
Temperature control
Anti-kink protection
Feet
Voltage switch
Ironing sole
Control lamp
Cable clip
-Cable retainer
Figure B:
3Measuring cup
!Case
Technical data
Voltage 100 – 127 V ∼ (AC), 50–60 Hz
220–240 V ∼ (AC), 50–60 Hz
Power consumption at 100–127 V: 260–420 W
at 220–240 V: 343–408 W

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Safety information
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
► To avoid potential risks, arrange for a
defective appliance to be checked and
possibly repaired by qualified technicians,
or contact our Customer Service Department.
► Arrange for defective power plugs and/or
cables to be replaced as soon as possible
by a qualified technician or by our Customer
Service Department to avoid the risk of injury.
► When disconnecting the appliance from the
power source, pull only on the plug itself,
never on the cable.
► Do not kink or crush the power cable, and
route the cable so that it cannot be stepped
on or tripped over.
► After every use, before cleaning and when
refilling with tap water, always remove the
plug from the mains power socket.
► Always unroll the power cable fully before
switching on and do not use an extension
cable.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
► Never touch the power cable or the plug
with wet hands.
► Stop using the appliance if the anti-kink
protection on the power cable is damaged!
► Always pull the plug out of the power
socket before filling the water tank with
water.
► Do not open the housing of the steam iron.
Have a defective steam iron repaired only
by an authorised technician.
Never use the steam iron adjacent to
water contained in a bath, shower, wash
basin or other vessels. The proximity of water
is hazardous, even if the appliance is
switched off.

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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► This appliance may be used by children
aged 8 years or more and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and/or know-
ledge if they are supervised, or have been
instructed in the safe use of the appliance
and have understood the potential risks.
► Do not allow children to use the appliance
as a plaything.
► Cleaning and user maintenance may not
be carried out by children unless they are
supervised.
► Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
► Never place your hands in the steam spray
or on the hot metal parts.
► When the steam iron is hot, hold it only by
the handle.
► The iron and its connecting cable must be
kept out of the reach of children under the
age of than 8 while the iron is switched on
or cooling down.

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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► This steam iron should only be used and set
down on stable surfaces.
► Place the iron only on a level and heat-
resistant surface. The iron must be stable.
► When you want to put the steam iron down,
always place it on its base/feet .
► The steam iron may not be used if it has
fallen down, if it shows visible damage or is
leaking.
RISK OF FIRE!
► Never leave a hot steam iron unattended if
it is switched on or connected to the mains
power supply.
► Do not put the steam iron away until it has
cooled down completely.
► Do not clean the steam iron with solvents,
alcohol or abrasive cleaning agents.
These could damage it.

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CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Always set the voltage selector on the
appliance to the rating of the local power
supply. Under no circumstances should you
operate the appliance on a 220–240V
mains supply when the voltage switch is
set to 100– 127V (or vice versa). This can
damage the appliance and invalidate the
guarantee. Ask your energy supplier or
the hotel staff about the rating of the local
electrical mains supply. Do not insert the
plug into a power socket and switch on
your appliance until this has been clarified.
► Use the appliance only indoors.
► If the clothing care instructions forbid
ironing ( symbol), the clothing item
must not be ironed. Ignoring this warning
could lead to permanent damage to the
clothing item.

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CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Use only the ironing temperatures stated
in the care instructions as suitable for the
material. Otherwise, you could damage
the textiles. If you do not know the correct
care instructions, start with the lowest
temperature setting.
► The water tank should be filled only with
tap water or distilled water. Otherwise you
will damage the steam iron.
► Do not clean the steam iron with solvents,
alcohol or abrasive cleaning agents.
These could damage it.
► The steam iron is not intended for regular
use.

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Before first use
1) Remove the iron from the packaging.
RISK OF SUFFOCATION!
► Plastic bags may pose a risk. To avoid the risk of asphyxiation,
keep plastic bags out of the reach of toddlers and small children.
2) Open the water tank filler opening and fill the water tank with
water (See the section Filling the water tank).
3) Set the correct voltage using the voltage switch . You can, for
example, use a thin pin or a straightened paper clip to do this.
― Slide the voltage switch to the right to set a voltage of
220–240 V (e.g. for Europe/Switzerland).
― Slide the voltage switch to the left to set a voltage of
100–127 V (e.g. for USA/Japan).
4) Insert the plug into a mains power socket supplying the voltage
you have set.
5) Set the temperature control to "MAX" .
6) Heat the iron up for several minutes at the highest setting.
7) If clicked in: press the steam switch so that it releases
and protrudes beyond the appliance surface. Steam will
come out of the sole of the iron continuously if you hold
the iron horizontally.
8) Then iron over a piece of scrap fabric to remove any production
residues that may remain on the ironing sole .
9) Press the steam switch again so that it re-engages.
The steam discharge then stops.

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Filling the water tank
1) Place the iron on a level surface.
2) Open the cover on the water tank filler opening.
3) Fill the measuring cup 3up to the MAX marking with tap water
and fill this water into the water tank.
4) Close the cover on the water tank filler opening.
5) Raise the iron vertically. You can read off the maximum water
level at the inspection openings .
Plugging in and ironing
Dry ironing without steam is possible at all temperatures; steam
ironing is only possible above the setting range /MAX on the
temperature control .
1) Insert the plug into a mains power socket.
CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Before you connect the steam iron to the power supply, always
ensure that the correct voltage has been set on the voltage
switch (see section Before first use).
► If the clothing care instructions forbid ironing ( ), the
garment may not be ironed. Ignoring this warning could lead
to permanent damage to the clothing item.
2) Check the care instructions on the garment labels to see if they
are suitable for being ironed and at which temperature setting.

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Temperature control
symbol Material type
Silk, acrylic, rayon
Wool
Cotton, linen
3) Select the appropriate temperature setting with the temperature
control .
NOTE
► Always place the iron on the stand while it heats up.
► When the iron is placed on the stand , steam production is
automatically stopped.
■ The indicator lamp lights up. The indicator lamp goes out
once the set temperature has been reached.
4) Wait until the indicator lamp goes out.
5) If you want to iron with steam, press the steam switch so
that it disengages and protrudes beyond the appliance surface.
The temperature control must be set in the /MAX range to
produce steam.
NOTE
► The indicator lamp may come on and go out several times
during this process. This is not an appliance malfunction! It
merely indicates that the appliance is heating up again to
maintain the temperature.
6) When you want to stop ironing, turn the temperature regulator 
to MIN, press the steam switch in and remove the plug
from the mains power socket.

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Cleaning
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION!
► Remove the plug before cleaning the appliance. There is a risk
of electric shock!
RISK OF INJURY!
► Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it.
Otherwise, there is risk of burns!
CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Do not use aggressive, abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.
They can damage the surface and also lead to irreparable
damage to the appliance.
■ Clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth only.
■ Clean the sole of the iron using a slightly damp cloth. For
stubborn dirt, add a little mild detergent to the cloth. Afterwards,
wipe clean with a cloth moistened only with water to ensure that
no detergent residue remains.

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Storage
RISK OF INJURY!
► Allow the appliance to cool down. Otherwise, there is risk of
burns!
■ Empty the remaining water out of the water tank by opening the
filler opening on the water tank, turning the appliance upside
down over a sink and rocking it gently.
■ Wrap the power cable around the cable retainer -. Guide the
end of the cable through the cable clip so that the cable is
retained.
■ Place the iron in the case !and close the zip.
Disposal
Never dispose of the appliance in your normal
domestic waste. This product is subject to the
provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU.
Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal
facility or your municipal waste facility. Please observe
the currently applicable regulations. Please contact your
waste disposal facility if you are in any doubt.
Your local community or municipal authorities can
provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out
product.

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Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty
Dear Customer,
This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase.
If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory
rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the
warranty described below.
Warranty conditions
The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your
receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase.
If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the
date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the
product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This
warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance
and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty
period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of
when it occurred.
If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be
repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product
does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.
Warranty period and statutory claims for defects
The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the
warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components.
Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be
reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after
expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.
Scope of the warranty
This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict
quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery.

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The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The
warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal
wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as
consumable parts such as switches, batteries or parts made of glass.
The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged,
improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the
operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of
the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are
discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned
against must be avoided.
This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial
purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or
improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which
have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.
Warranty claim procedure
To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the
following instructions:
■ Please have the till receipt and the item number
(e.g.IAN12345) available as proof of purchase.
■ You will find the item number on the type plate on the product,
an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating
instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of
the product.
■ If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service
department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
■ You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the
service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you
enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about
what the defect is and when it occurred.