Silvercrest 302663 Product information sheet

IAN 302663
GARMENT STEAMER SDGS 1630 A1
GARMENT STEAMER
Operating instructions and safety instructions
DAMPFGLÄTTSYSTEM
Bedienungsanleitung und Sicherheitshinweise

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Contents
Introduction...................................................2
Copyright............................................................... 2
Intended use ............................................................ 2
Use ..........................................................2
Package contents and transport inspection ..................................... 3
Disposal of the packaging.................................................. 3
Safety information .............................................4
Parts and operating components .................................8
Before first use ................................................8
Assembly .....................................................9
Filling the water tank .....................................................10
Operation ...................................................12
Accessories ..................................................14
Fabric brush............................................................14
Crease tool ............................................................15
Protective cover for sensitive fabrics.......................................... 15
Protective glove ......................................................... 15
Usage recommendations .......................................16
Afteruse ....................................................16
Transport.............................................................. 17
Cleaning.....................................................18
Descaling.............................................................. 18
Housing ...............................................................19
Storage .....................................................19
Disposal of the appliance.......................................19
Technical details ..............................................20
Troubleshooting ..............................................21
Fault causes and remedies................................................. 21
Appendix....................................................22
Notes on the EU Declaration of Conformity ...................................22
Kompernaß Handels GmbH warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service................................................................ 23
Importer ............................................................... 24

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.
You have chosen a high-quality product. The operating instructions are an integral
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.
Copyright
This documentation is protected by copyright.
Any copying or reproduction, including in the form of extracts, or any repro-
duction of images (even in a modified state), is permitted only with the written
authorisation of the manufacturer.
Intended use
This appliance is intended exclusively for ironing textiles. It may only be used
indoors and in private households. Any other use is deemed improper.
The appliance is not intended for use in commercial or industrial environments.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by failure to
observe these instructions, improper use or repairs, unauthorised modifications or
the use of unapproved replacement parts. The risk is borne solely by the user.
WARNING
Danger if not used as intended!
Failure to use the appliance for its intended purpose and/or any other type of
use can be hazardous.
► Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
► Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.
Use
DANGER
► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of
suffocation.
ƇRemove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the
box.
ƇRemove all packaging materials from the appliance.

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Package contents and transport inspection
(See fold-out page for illustrations)
DANGER
► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of
suffocation.
ƇRemove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the box.
ƇRemove all packaging materials from the appliance.
The product includes the following components:
▯ Garment steamer SDGS 1630 A1
▯ Accessories (fabric brush, crease tool, protective cover, protective glove,
storage pouch)
▯ Operating instructions
NOTE
► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
► If any items are missing or damaged as a result of defective packaging or
transportation, please contact the Service Hotline (see section "Service").
Disposal of the packaging
The packaging protects the appliance from damage during transport. The pack-
aging 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
NOTE
► If possible, keep the original packaging during the warranty period so
that the appliance can be properly packed for returning in the event of a
warranty claim.

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Safety information
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 a defective appliance to
be checked and, if required, repaired by qualified techni-
cians, 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.
► Pull only on the plug itself when unplugging the appliance,
never on the power cable.
► Never bend (kink) or crush the power cable, always route
it in such a way that it cannot come into contact with hot
surfaces and such that no one can step on or trip over it.
► Remove the plug from the mains power socket after every
use, before cleaning the appliance and before refilling the
appliance with 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.
► Never use the appliance 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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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
► Under no circumstances should the appliance be submersed
in liquids or liquids be allowed to penetrate the housing.
► Do not expose the appliance to humidity and do not use it
outdoors. If any liquid gets into the housing, disconnect the
appliance from the power socket immediately and have it
repaired by a qualified technician.
► Do not open the appliance housing. If the appliance is de-
fective, have it repaired by an authorised technician only.
► Do not use the appliance if it shows visible signs of damage,
has fallen or leaks water. Arrange for it to be repaired by
qualified specialists.
► This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or
more and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge
if they are supervised by an adult 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 toy. Cleaning
and user maintenance may not be carried out by children
unless they are supervised.

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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Always place the appliance on a level and heat-resistant
surface. The appliance must be in a stable position.
► Never leave the appliance unattended while it is hot,
switched on or connected to the mains power supply.
► Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
► Never aim the steam at people, animals or clothing that is
being worn.
► Never place your hands in the steam spray or on the hot
metal parts.
► Do not open the filler opening for the water tank during use.
Allow the appliance to cool down first and remove the plug
from the power socket.
► Do not put the appliance away until it has cooled down
completely.
► The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept out
of the reach of children under the age of than 8 while it is
switched on or cooling down.
► Never permit children to use the appliance unattended.
Caution! Hot surface!

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CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Observe the care instructions on the label of your clothing
and set a suitable temperature for the material. Otherwise,
you could damage the textiles. If you do not have any care
instructions, test the appliance on a discreet part of the
clothing first, e.g. on the inseam.
► If the clothing care instructions forbid ironing ( symbol),
the clothing item must not be steamed with the appliance.
Ignoring this warning could lead to permanent damage to
the clothing item.
► The water tank should be filled only with tap water or dis-
tilled water. Otherwise, you will damage the appliance.
► Do not clean the appliance with aggressive, chemical or
abrasive cleaning agents. These could damage it.

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Parts and operating components
(See fold-out page for illustrations)
1Steam head
2Steam head mount
3Integrated clothes hanger
4Clips for trousers/dresses
5Clothes hanger mount
6Locking clip on the shaft (3x)
7Diagonal bracket
8Power cable retainer
9Power cable
0Velcro strap
qTelescopic shaft
wSteam hose
e Fixing screw of the telescopic shaft
r Steam hose connector
t Detachable water tank
z Appliance base
u On/Off switch
i Operating light
o Casters
p Fabric brush
a Crease tool
s Protective cover for sensitive fabrics
d Protective glove
f Accessories bag
Before first use
NOTE
► When you use the appliance for the first time, it might emit some smoke, a
harmless odour and a small amount of particles. This does not affect the
function of the appliance and does not last long.
1) Remove the appliance from the packaging.
2) Remove all stickers and protective films from the appliance and accessories.

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Assembly
1) Unscrew and remove the fixing screw efrom the telescopic shaft q, which is
located on the appliance base z(fig. A).
2) Hold the telescopic shaft qso that the power cable retainer 8 is on the
left side. Check if the three locking clips 6 on the telescopic shaft qare
unlocked (fig. B).
3) Insert the telescopic shaft q into the appliance base z and press it down
until the holes of the telescopic shaft qand the appliance base z are at the
same level. Reinsert the fixing screw e(fig. C). If the holes are not flush, slide
the telescopic shaft qup or down slightly until the holes are aligned with
each other.
4) Screw the fixing screw eof the telescopic shaft qback into the shaft fully,
so that the telescopic shaft qis firmly attached to the appliance base z
(fig. D).
5) Insert the integrated clothes hanger 3 vertically into the top of the telescopic
shaft qand lock the clip on the integrated clothes hanger 3 (fig. E).
6) Adjust the telescopic shaft qto the desired height by pulling it upwards and
locking the locking clips 6(fig. F and G).
7) Attach the steam head 1to the steam head mount 2(fig. H).
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Filling the water tank
WARNING – RISK OF INJURY!
► Never fill the water tank tthrough the holes in the steam head 1.
► Never submerge the steam head 1under water.
NOTE
► If the appliance runs out of water during operation, the operating light i
will flash red and the appliance will start beeping.
► The appliance switches off automatically if the amount of water in the
water tank tis too low.
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NOTE
► Use tap water in the appliance. If your tap water is hard, we recommend
that you mix it with distilled water. Otherwise, the appliance will accumu-
late limescale quickly.
Mix the tap water with distilled water in accordance with the following
table for optimal performance:
Water hardness
Ratio of distilled
water to mains
water
very soft/soft 0
medium 1: 1
hard 2: 1
very hard 3: 1
Information about the level of hardness of water in your area can be
obtained from your local water company.
► Never use water that contains additives (e.g. starch, perfumes, softening
agents) or condensation (e.g. from dryers, refrigerators, air conditioning
units or rain). These may contain organic or mineral residues that accumu-
late when exposed to heat and can cause noise, brown discolouration and
premature failure of the appliance.
1) Remove the mains plug from the power socket if connected.
2) Remove the water tank t from the appliance base zby pulling it upwards
by the handle (fig. I), then turn the water tank taround.
3) Unscrew the lid and fill up the water tank t(fig. J). The "MAX" mark indicates
the maximum filling level.
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4) Screw the lid tight and turn the water tank taround again (fig. J). Check that
the lid is closed tight enough that no water can escape.
5) Put the water tank tback onto the appliance base z(fig. K).
Operation
WARNING – RISK OF INJURY!
► Never attempt to steam pieces of clothing while they are being worn.
NOTE
► When using the appliance, make sure to remove all materials that could
block the casters oof the garment steamer from the floor (use the appli-
ance on a level, horizontal surface).
► Never block the openings in the lower part of the appliance.
► Do not use the appliance on very thick rugs or carpets.
1) Loosen the Velcro strap 0(fig. L) and unroll the power cable 9fully.
2) Plug the power cable 9into the mains power socket and switch on the
appliance by pressing the On/Off switch uon the front of the appliance
(fig. M). The operating light iflashes green while the appliance is heating
up. When the appliance starts producing steam, the operating light i lights
up permanently green.
3) Hang your clothing item on the integrated clothes hanger 3or another
clothes hanger that you can attach to the clothes hanger mount 5of the
integrated clothes hanger 3. Also use the clips for trousers/dresses 4in the
integrated clothes hanger 3to steam trousers or dresses (fig. N).
4) Take hold of the steam head 1. Make sure you aim the steam openings
away from your body.
5) Start at the top of the piece of clothing and move the steam head 1down
slowly (fig. O). Make sure that the steam hose wis always vertical.
6) To make your work easier, clamp the bottom of the clothing into the diagonal
bracket 7before you start steaming (fig. P). Pull out and rotate the bracket to
move it to the desired position (fig. Q).
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7) The flexible steam hose wmight make gurgling noises during operation.
This is a normal effect caused by condensation. If the steam hose wstarts
gurgling, move it to a vertical position so the condensation can flow back into
the appliance.
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Accessories
NOTE
► Before using any accessory, carefully read the manufacturer's care instruc-
tions on the label of the piece of clothing you are treating. We also
recommend that you test the accessory on a discreet part of the fabric first.
► Before attaching an accessory to the steam head 1, ensure that it has
cooled down completely and that the appliance is no longer connected to
the power supply.
Fabric brush
With clothing made from thick fabrics, such as cotton, the supplied fabric brush p
works the steam deeper into the fibres.
1) Before you switch on the appliance, attach the fabric brush pto the steam
head 1. To do this, align the lower part of the fabric brush pwith the lower
part of the steam head 1(fig. R). Gently press the top of the fabric brush p
until it snaps onto the steam head 1. It will audibly click into place.
2) Switch the appliance on and slowly brush the section of the fabric from top to
bottom. Do not apply a lot of pressure (fig. S).
3) Switch the appliance off, remove the plug from the power socket and allow the
appliance to cool down completely.
4) Before you detach the fabric brush p, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply and allow it to cool down. Press the release latch on the fabric
brush pand simultaneously pull it forward (fig. T).
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Crease tool
The supplied crease tool ahelps you to renew or create creases.
1) Before you switch on the appliance, fully attach the hook on the supplied
crease tool ainto the mount on the bottom of the steam head 1(fig. U).
2) Press the handle to open the crease tool a.
3) Place the clothing between the crease tool aand the steam head 1and let
go of the handle.
4) Switch the appliance on and start at the top of the clothing. Slowly move the
crease tool adownward (fig. V).
5) Switch the appliance off, remove the plug from the power socket and allow the
appliance to cool down completely.
6) Detach the crease tool aby pulling the hook of the crease tool a out of the
mount on the bottom of the steam head 1.
Protective cover for sensitive fabrics
You should use the supplied protective cover sto press sensitive fabrics, such
as silk or velour.
ƇBefore you switch on the appliance, pull the protective cover sfully over
the steam head 1.
Protective glove
Wear the protective glove dif, for instance, you are steam-ironing the sleeves of
an item of clothing and inserting your hands into the sleeves to stretch the fabric.
You can hold the steam head 1close to the fabric without burning your hand.
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Usage recommendations
ƇBefore using the appliance, familiarise yourself with the manufacturer's care
instructions on the label of your clothing.
ƇIf you are not sure whether you should steam the clothing, test the appliance
on a discreet part of the clothing first, e.g. on the inseam.
ƇAlso clamp the bottom of the clothing into the diagonal bracket 7before
you start steaming.
ƇApply the fabric brush pto the fabric gently and move it slowly.
ƇUse the crease tool afor creases in trousers or blouses.
ƇNever touch silk or velour with the steam head 1. Use the supplied protec-
tive cover sto steam sensitive materials.
ƇHeavier fabrics may need to be steamed for longer.
ƇIf you are steaming low down over the floor, raise the steam hose woc-
casionally to prevent condensation from forming. If the steam hose wgets
trapped, it might make a gurgling noise.
ƇIf the appliance fails to generate steam, you can hear a gurgling noise or
water drips from the openings in the steam head 1, raise the steam hose
wto remove the condensation inside.
After use
NOTE
► When you detach the water tank tfrom the appliance after use, a small
amount of water will remain in the opening of the steam kettle for design
reasons. To remove this water, hold the appliance over a sink and tip the
water out.
1) Once you have finished using the appliance, press the On/Off switch u
again to switch it off. The operating light i goes out. You can now disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
2) Place the steam head 1on the steam head mount 2when you are done
using the appliance.
3) Before putting the appliance away, allow it to cool down completely. Empty
the water tank t(fig. W) and steam kettle after each use.
4) Loosely roll up the power cable 9and fix it in place with the Velcro strap 0.
Hang the cable back on the power cable retainer 8(fig. X).
5) Do not use the handle of the water tank tto transport the appliance.
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Transport
NOTE
► Do not carry the appliance by the On/Off switch u, the handle of the
water tank tor the integrated clothes hanger 3.
ƇThe appliance comes with two casters ofor easy transport. Tilt the
appliance backwards while holding the telescopic shaft q. Pull it until the
appliance rolls (fig. Y).
ƇAlternatively, you can lift the appliance by the telescopic shaft qand carry
it.
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