DBS 5564 - Iron AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DBS 5564 AEG

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for com- mercial use. Do not use it 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 immediately.

• 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 must not be used.

• 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 qualied person and with a cable of the same type.

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions”. Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach. W arning! 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 insufcient 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: W arning: This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates pos- sible injury risks. caution: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects. Note: This highlights tips and information. Special Safety Instructions

WARNING: Danger of burns!

During operation the temperature of the exposed surface may be very hot. W arning: ► The soleplate of the iron quickly becomes hot and need time to cool down. Please do not touch it! ► When not in use the iron should be stored in the storage space! ► Select a safe work surface for the base! The surface must be level and stable. ► Place and use the iron on a stable and heat-resistant surface. ► Before lling the water tank remove the mains lead.

• The tank should only be lled up to the maximum mark. Do not overll! Maximum water lling quantity: 1.7 litres.

• Do not bend the connecting hose (4)!

• This devise should only be used for ironing garments and textiles!

• The iron must not be left unsupervised while it is connected to the mains.

• Do not use the iron if it was dropped, has visible damages or leaks. Overview of the Components 1 Display for fabric setting (Fig. A) 2 “SETTING” selector (electronic temperature setting) 3 Steam button 4 Connecting tube 5 Base 6 Iron rest 7 Releasing device for handle “UNLOCK” 8 Water tank with lime lter 9 Handle 10 Lime lter cartridge36 ENGLISH Not shown “RELEASE” button below the water tank. Releasing device of the water tank Instructions Unpacking

• 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 line voltage match.

Caution: Overload! ► 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 powerful. Handle Function (9) The handle connected to the base serves to - carry the device when disconnected from mains power supply and - switch the device on and off when connected to mains power supply. Moving the handle down will switch the device on, while moving the handle up will switch the device off.

• Move the handle up until it locks into place to carry the device (Fig. D). A “click” sound indicates that the handle is locked. You can carry the device at the handle.

• Simultaneously press both “UNLOCK” buttons (7) to unlock the handle and move it down (Fig. E). Electronic Temperature SETTING Button (2)

• Observe the ironing instructions on the clothes label.

• Select the temperature setting according to the following table. Fig. D Fig. E

• Turn woolen clothes inside out to avoid shiny spots on the fabric due to steam ironing.

• The instructions in the table only refer to fabrics with no additional surface treatment (gloss, impregnation, wrinkles, etc.). Select a low temperature setting for fabrics with ad- ditional surface treatment and iron them inside out. Display 1. NYLON 2. POLY- ESTER

Fabric Synthetics Silk Nylon Acrylics Acetate Wool Polyester Synthetics Wool Polyester Cotton Wool Cotton Linen Tempera- ture Lowest Low Medium High Highest Symbol

Ironing instruc- tion Iron without steam Iron with- out steam inside out Iron with steam inside out Iron with steam inside out Iron with steam Steam selection Note: The iron heats up faster than it cools down. Start ironing with the lowest temperature setting. Caution: When changing from a higher to a lower temperature the blue indicator starts ashing fast. This means that the temperature is too high for the setting. Do not singe your laundry! Only continue ironing after the blue indicator stops ashing and an acoustic signal is emitted. Auto Off Function The appliance features an automatic cut-off function.

• The steam ironing unit automatically turns off when idling for approx. 60 minutes.

• The device switches off automatically after using the same temperature setting for 60 minutes.

• 5 acoustic signals sound and the red POWER icon starts ashing on the display.

• Reset the desired temperature with the “SETTING” button (2) to continue ironing. Water tank (8)

• The water tank has a recessed grip on the bottom so that it can be removed.

• The lock of the water tank is also the lime lter cartridge. Take out the lime lter cartridge to ll with water. Proceed as described under “How can I replenish the water during operation?”

• The tank volume is 1.7 litres. . With this The mains plug should only be inserted into a correctly installed 230 V ~ 50 Hz socket with earthing contact. Connected Wattage The station has a total maximum wattage of 2200W connected load a separate supply line protected by a 16A household circuit breaker is recommended.37 ENGLISH Water Use only tap water or 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. Operation Before Initial Use

• 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 Note: Sort out the garments according to their ironing temperatures.

• Place the iron on the rest (6).

• Unlock the handle if still in carry position as described under “Handle Function”. The device can only be switched on with the handle in a downward position.

• Only connect the machine to a properly installed safety socket, 230 V/50 Hz. The red POWER icon lights up on the display.

• Set the temperature with the SETTING button (2). Observe the previous table. If you have sensitive items to iron, please begin with the lowest temperature. Note: ► The selected fabric type lights up blue and starts ashing slowly. The iron heats up. The operating temperature is reached as soon as the blue indicator stops ashing and an acoustic signal is emitted. Now you can start ironing. ► The ironing temperature is electronically controlled during use. The device heats up if the blue indicator on the display starts ashing slowly.

• Always switch the device off and disconnect it from mains power supply after use. Steam Ironing W arning: The iron expels a large quantity of hot steam. Danger of burns. Caution: ► When using the steam iron please ensure that the water tank is always lled to the required level. ► The lime lter cartridge always has to be positioned in the water tank, even if you use distilled water. Caution: Initial Use: Please proceed as follows: ► The tank should only be lled up to the maximum mark. Do not overll! ► Close the water tank and place it back in the base. ► Connect the base station to a 230 V/50 Hz socket with earthing contact. ► Unlock the handle if still in carry position as described un- der “Handle Function”. The device can only be switched on with the handle in a downward position. ► Set the temperature with the SETTING button (2). Observe the previous table. ► Wait until the soleplate has heated up. The operating temperature is reached as soon as the blue indicator stops ashing and an acoustic signal is emitted. ► Now press the steam jet button (3) for at least 1 minute or until steam comes out of the soleplate of the iron. This time is needed for the steam to reach the iron. A somewhat louder noise from the pump is normal. Note On Steam Ironing: ► Setting “1. NYLON” is not intended for steam ironing (see table). ► The amount of steam is electronically controlled. It is based on the ironing temperature (fabric type setting). ► The ironing temperature is electronically controlled during use. The device heats up if the blue indicator on the display starts ashing slowly. Always switch the device off and disconnect it from mains power supply after use. Vertical Steam This can be used to produce a jet of steam in a vertical direction. W arning: Never point the steam jet at other people. Danger of burns. Hang your laundry on a clothes hanger and move the iron to approximately 2-3cm away.38 ENGLISH How can I replenish the water during operation? Rell with water before the tank is completely empty. The water level is too low if the pump is noisy during operation.

• Place the iron on the rest (6).

• Move the handle up until it audibly locks into place.

• Remove the mains plug from the socket.

• Fill the tank up to the maximum mark (Fig. H). Do not overll!

• Reinsert the lime lter cartridge and push the tank back into the base (Fig. I + J).

• You can now continue ironing. When you have nished

• Place the iron on the rest (6).

• Move the handle up until it audibly locks into place.

• Remove the mains plug from the socket.

• Empty the water tank if the ironing station is not in use for a longer period of time.

• Allow the device to cool down before you put it away. Cable Storage Wind connecting tube and power cable around the cable holder of the base. Fix connecting tube and power cable with the sup- plied cable clip. Place the plug between the connecting tubes. Lime Filter Your steam iron station comes with a lime lter. The granules of the lime lter cartridge are light brown to orange when new. Depending on your water hardness the lime lter cartridge is used up after approx. 25 full tanks. The lime lter cartridge must be exchanged if the granules are completely black.

• Switch the device off.

• Remove the mains plug from the socket.

• Remove the water tank.

• Remove the lime lter cartridge.

• Fill the tank up to the maximum mark. Do not overll!

• Replace the lime lter cartridge.

• Wait a few minutes before switching the device on again for the lime lter cartridge to absorb water. Fig. F Fig. G Fig. J Fig. I Fig. H Note: Continue ironing with distilled water if you have no lime lter cartridge at hand. Caution: Leave the lime lter cartridge always attached! Cleaning W arning: ► 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. Caution: ► 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.

• Any residual water can remain in the water tank, but should be poured out if it has been in the tank for a prolonged period. Troubleshooting Fault Possible Cause Remedy Device does not work Fault mains socket Try another socket. The handle is not moved down. Move the handle down. The electronic temperature setting is in position

Select the desired ironing tempera- ture. The device suddenly stops working during operation Is the electric circuit overloaded? Check the house fuse. The blue indicator on the display is ashing fast The temperature is too high for the selected position. Wait until the iron has cooled down (the blue indicator stops ashing). Loud noises during steam operation The tank is empty. Check the tank. Rell water.39 eNGLIsh Technical Data Model: ........................................................................... DBS 5564 Power supply: ......................................................230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: ......................................................... 2200 W Protection class: ........................................................................... I Maximum lling quantity of the water tank: .....................1.7 Liter Net weight: .........................................................................3.30 kg 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.40