DB 3399 - Iron CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DB 3399 CLATRONIC

Overview of the Components Page 3

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General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the

appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the

warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal

packing. If you give this device to other people, please also

pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and

for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for com-

Do not use the appliance outdoors. Keep it away from

sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into

any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance

with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance

and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug

itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and

remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you

leave the room you should always turn the device off.

Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regu-

larly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always

contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure

to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by

the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualied

person and with a cable of the same type.

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all

packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil

as there is a danger of suffocation!

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals

(including children) who have restricted physical, sensory or

mental abilities and/or insufcient knowledge and/or experi-

ence, unless they are supervised by an individual who is

responsible for their safety or have received instructions on

how to use the device.

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to

ensure that they do not play with the device.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is

essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid

accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates

possible injury risks.

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other

This highlights tips and information.

Special Safety Instructions for this Machine

• The sole plate becomes hot quickly and requires a long

time to cool down. Do not touch.

• When not in use, place the iron vertically on the stand.

• The iron must be used and rested on a stable, heat-

resistant surface. The surface should be level.

• Before lling the water tank (3), disconnect from the

• The tank should only be lled up to the maximum mark. Do

not overll! Maximum water lling quantity: 150 ml.

• This device should only be used for ironing garments and

• Please use only distilled water.

• The iron must not be left unsupervised while it is connected

• The iron may not be used if it has been dropped, if there is

visible damage or if it leaks.

Overview of the Components

1 Flexible line cord entry

3 Transparent water container

4 Stainless steel soleplate

5 Continuously adjustable temperature regulator

6 Self-Cleaning button

8 Filler opening for the water tank

• Remove any protective foils and stickers from the soleplate.

• Please unwind the lead completely.

Electrical connection

• Make sure that the iron voltage (see name plate) and the

• The mains plug should only be inserted into a correctly

installed 230 V ~ 50 Hz socket with earthing contact.24

The station has a total maximum wattage of 2200 W. With this

connected load a separate supply line protected by a 16 A

household circuit breaker is recommended.

• If you use extension leads, these should have a cable

cross-section of at least 1.5 mm².

• Do not use any multiple sockets, as this device is too

Temperature Control on the Iron (5)

The symbols on the control correspond to the following settings:

Synthetics, nylon, acrylic,

● ● Wool, silk medium temperature

● ● ● Cotton, linen high temperature

MAX maximum temperature

• Place the iron in an upright position.

• Fill the water reservoir at the rell opening (8). Use the lling

container to help you. Close the lid of the tank.

• The tank volume is 150 ml.

Please use only distilled water.

Do not ll battery water, water from the clothes dryer and water

containing additives (such as starch, perfume, softener or other

chemicals) into the water reservoir.

This could damage the iron due to residues forming in the

steam chamber. These residues may cause impurities to the

fabric when dropping out of the holes in the soleplate.

• Clean the ironing base with a slightly damp cloth.

• In order to remove all residues before initial use, please

pass the iron a few times over an old clean cloth.

Ironing without steam

• Sort out the garments according to their ironing tempera-

• Always set the temperature control to “MIN” before

connecting the appliance to a power point, or before

• Set the steam regulator (9) to the tip of the wedge mark

• Place the iron on its stand.

• Only connect the machine to a properly installed safety

socket, 230 V/50 Hz.

• Set the temperature on the temperature control (5). If you

have sensitive items to iron, please begin with the lowest

The control lamp (2) on the iron shows that it is heating up.

As soon as the control lamp goes off the operating tempera-

ture has been reached. Now you can start ironing.

• Always turn the temperature control to “MIN” after use and

remove the mains plug (The control lamp goes off).

The steam is hot. Danger of scalding!

• For this a high temperature is needed. Turn the tempera-

ture control (5) at least to the “● ●” symbol.

• If the temperature is too low water may leak from the

• Set the steam regulator (9) to the broad end of the wedge

• Steam escapes as soon as the iron is in a horizontal posi-

• Extra steam can be added with the steam jet function

• Press the steam jet button (10) intermittently.

• In order to moisten a section of a garment to be ironed,

press the spray button (11) intermittently.

Vertical Steam function

This can be used to produce a jet of steam in a vertical direc-

Never direct the steam jet at people. Risk of burning!

• Hang your laundry on a clothes hanger and move the iron

to approximately 3-5 cm away.

• Press the steam jet button (10) intermittently.

Relling the water tank

• Always disconnect the mains plug before relling water.

• Set the steam regulator (9) to the tip of the wedge mark (off).

• Place the iron in an upright position.

• Open the lid of the rell inlet and carefully pour in the water.

• Do not exceed the maximum line as marked on the water

• Close the lid of the tank.25

1. Half ll the water tank with water.

2. Heat the machine up to its maximum temperature. After the

control lamp goes off remove the machine from the mains

3. Now hold the iron horizontally over a sink. Keep the button

(6) pressed down. Now rock the device backwards and

forwards until the tank is empty. When you release the

button, it returns automatically.

4. Place the machine back on its stand and heat it up again.

To clean the base now iron over a clean cotton cloth.

When you have nished

• Always turn the temperature control to “MIN” after use and

remove the mains plug (The control lamp goes off).

• Remove the mains plug from the socket.

• Empty the water tank in order to prevent the contents of the

• Allow the device to cool down before you put it away.

• Always remove the mains lead before cleaning!

• Wait until the machine has cooled down completely!

• Under no circumstances should you immerse the device

in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result

in an electric shock or re.

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

• Clean the casing with a slightly damp cloth.

• Clean the sole plate and the rest with a slightly damp cloth.

Power supply: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 1850-2200 W Protection class: I Net weight: 0.96 kg

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

This device has been tested according to all relevant current

CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low

voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance

with the latest safety regulations.

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment

in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer

use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on

the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisa-

tion of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed

of can be obtained from your local authority.26

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