KH 1281 - Iron SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steam iron
Brand	SILVERCREST
Model	KH 1281
Power supply	230 V, 50 Hz, 1200 W
Temperature setting	Yes, with rotary thermostat
Temperature indicator light	Yes
Steam function	Yes, adjustable steam output
Spray function	Yes, for dampening fabric
Anti-drip function	Yes (Drip-Stop)
Self-cleaning function	Yes
Soleplate	Metal glide soleplate
Resting heel	Yes, integrated iron rest
Swivel cord guide	Yes
Recommended use	Household use only
Care	Clean with a soft cloth; use the self-cleaning function regularly
Safety	Do not leave unattended; use on a stable, heat-resistant surface
Warranty	3 years
Box contents	Iron, measuring cup, instruction manual

Frequently Asked Questions - KH 1281 SILVERCREST

How to fill the water tank?

Make sure the iron is cold and unplugged. Open the filling opening (6) and pour tap water using the measuring cup (12) up to the MAX mark. Close until it clicks.

Why is my iron not producing steam?

Check that the water tank is filled and the temperature is set to at least the steam symbol (2 dots). Make sure the steam control button (7) is not set to minimum or off.

What to do if the iron does not heat up?

Check that the plug is properly inserted and the thermostat (10) is set to a position other than MIN. If the problem persists, the iron may be defective and should be repaired by a qualified technician.

How to use the anti-drip function (Drip-Stop)?

The anti-drip function activates automatically when the temperature is too low for steam. You will hear a click. Steam resumes as soon as the appropriate temperature is reached.

How to clean the iron?

Unplug the iron and let it cool down. Clean the housing with a dry soft cloth. For metal parts (soleplate), use a slightly damp cloth with a mild non-foaming detergent. Do not use abrasive products or solvents.

How to use the self-cleaning function?

Fill the water tank to the MAX mark. Plug in the iron and set the thermostat to MAX. Wait for the light to turn off and then on again. Hold the iron horizontally over a container, set the steam button to the Self-Clean position and hold it. Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate holes. Release when the water is depleted. Wipe the soleplate on a cloth.

Can I use tap water?

Yes, you should only fill the tank with tap water. Use of other liquids could damage the iron. For areas with very hard water, you can add a descaling agent.

How to store the iron after use?

Unplug the iron, empty the water tank and clean the soleplate. Place the cooled iron horizontally on a clean, soft surface, or on its resting heel (3) after setting the thermostat to MIN.

What to do if the iron leaks?

Check that the tank is not overfilled and the filling cap (6) is properly closed. If the leak persists, it may indicate a defect; stop using the iron and have it repaired.

What is the power of the iron?

The iron has a power of 1200 W and operates at a voltage of 230 V / 50 Hz.

USER MANUAL KH 1281 SILVERCREST

Basic Safety Instructions 2
Proper use 3
Before the First Use 3
Operating Elements 3
Operation 3
Filling with Tap Water 3
Plugging In and Ironing 3
Steam Ironing 4
Ironing with Steam Spray 4
Setting the Steam Iron Temporarily Aside 4
Putting the Steam Iron Away After Use 4
Drip-Stop Function 4
Cleaning 5
Self-cleaning function 5
Casing 5
Metal Parts 5
Troubleshooting 5
Technical Data 5
Disposal 6
Warranty & Service 6
Importer 6

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this maul for later reference. Pass this manual on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future date.

Basic Safety Instructions

Risk of Burning!

• Grasp the steam iron only by the handle when the iron is hot.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental cabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never hold your hand over 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. Allow the steam iron to cool down first and remove the power plug from the power socket.

Fire Hazard!

• Never leave the steam iron unattended when it is hot or switched on.
  Only ever store the steam iron away once it has cooled down.
• Only ever iron with the temperature settings instructed by the care instructions for the material. You could otherwise cause damage to the material. If you do not know the care instructions, start with the lowest temperature setting.
• Grasp the steam iron only by the handle when the iron is hot.
• Never let children use the steam iron.
• Place this iron only on a stable and heat resistant surface.
• Use this iron only on a stable and heat resistant surface, for example, on an ironing board.

Danger of Electrocution!

• The mains voltage at the mains socket must match that shown on the rating plate on the device.
• If the connection lead or device does not work perfectly or is damaged, have it examined and repaired immediately at the service centre.
• 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.
• Only pull on the power plug and never on the cord.
• Never bend (kink) or crush the power cord. Arrange it in such a way that it can not come into contact with hot surfaces and such that no-one can step on it or trip over it.
• Always remove the power plug from the power socket after every use and when cleaning or filling.
  Always unroll the power cord fully before switching on and do not use an extension cord.
• Never touch the cord or the power plug with wet hands.
• Under no circumstances should you submerge the steam iron in any liquid or let any liquid into the device casing of the steam iron. You should never expose the appliance to moisture or use the device outside. Should any liquid get into the appliance casing, remove the power plug immediately from the power socket and have the appliance repaired by qualified technicians.
• Never use the steam iron near water in the bathtub, shower, wash basin or other vessels. Nearby water presents a danger, even when the appliance is switched off.
• You may never open the steam iron casing. Have the defect steam iron repaired by qualified technicians.
• Discontinue using the iron if it has fallen down, shows signs of visible damage or leaks water.

Important!

• Should the care instructions for a clothing article not mention ironing, (Symbol), you should not iron that clothing article. You could otherwise cause damage to the clothing article.
• You may only fill the water reservoir with tap water. You will otherwise damage the steam iron.
• You may not clean the steam iron with solvents, alcohol or abrasive cleaning agents. You could otherwise cause damages.

Proper use

The steam iron is strictly intended for ironing clothes. You may only use the iron in a closed room and in the private household. All other use is deemed improper use.

Before the First Use

• Remove the steam iron from the packaging.
• Remove all stickers and films from the steam iron and the gliding sole 4.

Important!

Plastic bags can present a danger. To avoid any danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children.

• Plug the power plug into a power socket of 230V / 50Hz .
• Hold the steam iron horizontally.
• Set the temperature control 10 to the position "MAX".

• Heat the steam iron for several minutes on the highest setting.

• Iron on a piece of scrap material to remove any possible unclean patches from the gliding sole 4.

Operating Elements

Figure 1

1 Movable cable guide
2 Temperature control light
3 Standing foot
Gliding sole
Water nozzle
6 Filler opening for the water reservoir
Steam amount control
3 Button for the steam spray
9 Button for water fog
10 Temperature control
1 Handle
12 Measuring cup

Operation

Filling with Tap Water

• When it is cool, place the steam iron in a horizontal position on its gliding sole 4.
• Open the filler opening for the water reservoir 6.
• Fill the reservoir with tap water using the measuring cup 12, at most to the "MAX" marking.
• Close the water reservoir filler opening 6, making sure it "clicks" shut.

Plugging In and Ironing

Dry ironing without steam is possible at all temperatures, steam ironing is only possible from setting 2( )

• Plug the power plug into a power socket of 230V / 50Hz .

Important!

Should the care instructions for an article of clothing not mention ironing, (Symbol 2 ), you should not iron that clothing article. You could otherwise cause damage to the clothing article.

• Check the care instructions on the labels of the clothing article whether and at which temperature the clothing article may be ironed.
• Set the appropriate temperature setting with the temperature control 10.

The control light for the temperature lights up. When the control light goes out, the chosen temperature has been reached.

• Wait until the temperature control light ② goes out.
  To moisten the material, press the button for the water fog 9.

This function is suitable for very dry, crumpled or creased materials.

Steam Ironing

• Set the steam control ⑦ to the desired steam strength setting.

Ironing with Steam Spray

The steam spray is especially suited to smoothing places in the laundry that are difficult to access.

• Raise the steam iron a little way.
• Press the steam spray button to release the steam spray 8.

Setting the Steam Iron Temporarily Aside

Fire Hazard!

Never leave the steam iron unattended when it is hot or switched on.

• Set the temperature control 10 to the position "MIN".
• Only put the steam iron down on its standing foot 3, fig. 2.

Putting the Steam Iron Away After Use

• Remove the power plug from the power socket.
• Empty the water reservoir and clean the gliding sole.
• Place the cool steam iron horizontally on a soft, clean base.

Drip-Stop Function

In conventional steam irons, it is possible that at too low ironing temperature water begins to trickle from the gilding sole. However, this iron possesses a new technical feature, namely the DRIP-STOP function, to switch off steam. The iron automatically switches off the steam ejection at low temperatures. A "CLICK" noise is heard when this happens.

Using the temperature rotary controller 10, set the required temperature.

Steam generation will continue as soon as this temperature level is reached.

Self-cleaning function

• Fill the water container up to the marking MAX.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
• Set the temperature regulator 10 to the position MAX.
• Let the iron warm up till the control light ② cuts off and lights up again.
• Hold the iron horizontally over a trap vessel.
• Set the steam regulator ⑦ to Self-Clean position and hold it in this position. Now steam and boiling water will start emerging from the steam escape holes at the gilding sole ④. Any dirt, if present, will get washed out.
• Release the steam regulator ⑦ as soon as the water in the water container is used up.
• To ensure that no water remains in the steam chamber, dry the gilding sole ④ thoroughly. For this purpose, wipe the gilding sole ④ a few times on a towel or an old cloth.
• Allow the iron to cool down before storing it away.

① Note:

The effect of the self-cleaning function can diminish after extended usage of the iron. We therefore recommend the addition of decalcification agent into the water tank.

Casing

Danger of injury!

Pull the mains power plug before cleaning. There is a risk of electrical shock! Allow the device to cool off. Danger of burning!

• Clean the casing only with a soft dry cloth.
• Do not use aggressive or chemical cleaning agents.

Metal Parts

• Clean the metal parts with a cloth slightly moistened with water and a mild, non-foaming cleaning agent.

Troubleshooting

The steam iron puts out only little or no steam. The water reservoir in the steam iron is empty. Fill the water reservoir with tap water (see "Filling with Tap Water").

The steam iron does not get hot

The steam iron is not plugged in or not switched on. Plug the power plug into the power socket and set the temperature control to the desired temperature.

The steam iron is defect. Have the defect steam iron repaired by qualified technicians.

Technical Data

Power Supply Voltage: 230V / 50Hz Power: 1200 W

Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the European guideline 2002/96/EC.

Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

Warranty & Service

The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase date. Should a claim need to be made under the warranty, please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.

The warranty covers ONLY claims for material and manufacturing defects, not for wearing or consumable or for damage to fragile components. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial applications.

The warranty will become void in the event of abusive and improper handling, use of force and internal tampering not carried or approved by our authorized service branch. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty.

GB DES Ltd

Units 14-15

Bilston Industrial Estate

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Bilston

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Importer

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY

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