DB 3578 - Iron CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DB 3578 CLATRONIC

Reiniging WAARSCHUWING:

• 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 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 imme- diately.

• 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.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach. WARNING! Do not allow small children to play with the foil. There is a danger of suffocation! Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using the appliance. 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 pos- sible injury risks. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other ob- jects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. General Notes 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. 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.

• Choose a safe resting surface! The surface must be stable and level. Check the resting surface again for stability.

• The iron must be used and rested on a stable, heat-resistant sur- face. The surface should be level.

• Before lling the water tank, disconnect from the mains.

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

• The iron may not be used if it has been dropped, if there is visible damage or if it leaks.31

• 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.

• When turning on or cooling down, the iron and its cord must be out of reach of children who are younger than 8 years.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca- pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• This appliance is not designed to be immersed in water during cleaning. Please follow the instructions that we have included for you in the chapter on “Cleaning”.

• The tank should only be lled up to the maximum mark. Do not overll! Maximum water lling quantity: 135 ml.

• Please use only distilled water. Intended Use This device is used for ironing clothes and textiles. It is intended for household use. Any other use is regarded as not intended and may even result in damage to property or personal injury. Overview of the Components 1 Flexible line cord entry 2 Control lamp 3 Stand 4 Transparent water container 5 Stainless steel soleplate 6 Continuously adjustable temperature regulator 7 Spray nozzle 8 Filler opening for the water tank 9 Steam volume regulator 10 Steam jet button 11 Spray button 12 Measuring cup (not shown) Instructions Unpacking

• Remove any protective foils and stickers from the soleplate.

• Please unwind the lead completely.32 Electrical connection

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

• The mains plug should only be inserted into a correctly installed socket with earthing contact. Connected Wattage The maximum power consumption of the appliance is 1700 W. With this connected load a separate supply line protected by a 16 A household circuit breaker is recommended. 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. Temperature Control on the Iron (6) The symbols on the control correspond to the following settings: MIN off Acrylic, rayon low temperature Wool, silk medium temperature Cotton, linen high temperature MAX maximum temperature Water Tank (4)

• Place the iron with the sole plate in an upright position on a heat resistant surface.

• Fill the water reservoir at the rell opening (8). Use the supplied measuring cup (12). Close the lid of the tank.

• The tank volume is 135 ml. Water 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. 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. NOTE:

• Always set the temperature control to “MIN” before connecting the appliance to a power point, or before disconnecting it.

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

• Place the iron on its stand.

• Only connect the machine to a properly installed safety socket.

• Set the temperature on the temperature control (6). If you have sensitive items to iron, please begin with the lowest temperature. NOTE: The control lamp (2) on the iron shows that it is heating up. As soon as the control lamp goes off the operating temperature 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). Steam Ironing

The steam is hot. Danger of scalding! NOTE:

• For this a high temperature is needed. Turn the tempera- ture control (6) at least to the “ ” symbol.

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

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

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

• Extra steam can be added with the steam jet function

• Press the steam jet button (10) intermittently. Spray Function (

• 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- tion.

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. Relling the water tank

1. Always disconnect the mains plug before relling water.

2. Set the steam regulator (9) to the tip of the wedge mark (off).33

3. Place the iron with the sole plate in an upright position on a

heat resistant surface.

4. Open the lid of the rell inlet and carefully pour in the water.

5. Do not exceed the maximum line as marked on the water

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 supply.

3. Now hold the iron horizontally over a sink. Set the steam

regulator (9) to position “ ” and pull it out. Now rock the device backwards and forwards until the tank is empty.

4. Insert the steam regulator again. Use the guides to do so.

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

5. 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

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

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

2. Remove the mains plug from the socket.

3. Empty the water tank in order to prevent the contents of the

4. 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. CAUTION:

• Clean the casing with a slightly damp cloth.

• Clean the sole plate and the rest with a slightly damp cloth. Technical Data Model: ..............................................................................DB 3578 Power supply: ............................................220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: ................................................1500-1700 W Protection class: ........................................................................... I Net weight: ......................................................... approx. 0.757 kg The right to make technical and design modications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. 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. Disposal 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.34