DBS 3634 - Iron CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DBS 3634 CLATRONIC

White and blue electric iron 2400 watt with open button, no visible text or symbols on body

Labeled diagram of a steam iron with numbered parts for identification

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Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will 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:

WARNING:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Contents

Overview of the Components ....3

General Notes......40

Special Safety Instructions for this Device ....40

Symbols on the Product....40

Intended Use 42

Overview of the Components....42

Scope of Delivery....42

Notes on Use 42

Unpacking 42

Electrical Connection 42

Power Requirements 42

Turn on and off....42

Function of the Handle (1) 43

Temperature Control on the Iron (3) 43

Display and Function Buttons....43

Water Tank (10)....43

Water 43

Before Initial Operation....44

Insert Anti Chalk Cartridge 44

Operation 44

Before Initial Use....44

Ironing without Steam 44

Steam Ironing....44

Vertical Steam Function 44

How Can I Replenish the Water During Operation?......44

When You Have Finished 44

Change Anti Chalk Cartridge....45

Cleaning....45

Troubleshooting....45

Technical Data....46

Disposal 46

Meaning of the "Dustbin" Symbol 46

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.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial 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.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly 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!

Special Safety Instructions for this Device

Symbols on the Product

You will find the following symbol with warning character on the product:

WARNING: Hot surface!

Danger of burns!

During operation the temperature of the exposed surface may be very hot.

WARNING:

• The soleplate of the iron quickly becomes hot and needs time to cool down. Do not touch it!
• When not in use the iron should be stored in the storage space! Do not place it vertically onto any other surface. There is the risk that the iron will slip.
• Choose a secure surface for the stand! The surface must be level and stable. Check the surface again for stability.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
  • Before filling the water tank remove the mains lead.
• 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.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• While the iron is switched on and while it cools down, the iron and its connection cable must be outside the reach of children younger than 8 years.

WARNING:

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities 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.
• The tank should only be filled up to the maximum mark. Do not overfill! Maximum water filling quantity: 2.3 litres.
• Do not bend the connecting hose (4)!

Intended Use

This appliance is intended for ironing of clothing and textiles. It is intended for use in households.

Any other use shall be considered as not intended use and can lead to material damage or even personal injury.

Overview of the Components

1 Handle
2 Steam jet button
3 Temperature control
4 Connecting tube
5 "Temperature" control lamp
6 Iron rest
7 Base
8 Cord clip
9 Releasing device for handle "UNLOCK"
10 Water tank with anti-scalingcartridge
11 Button below the water tank. Releasing device of the water tank
12 Anti-scalingcartridge (inserted)
13 Fill opening

Buttons without illustration

Button MODE

Button ANTI CALC

Scope of Delivery

1x Steam Ironing Unit

2x Anti-scalingcartridge

Notes on Use

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.

Power Requirements

The station has a total maximum wattage of 2400 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 ~mm^2 .
• Do not use any multiple sockets, as this device is too powerful.

Turn on and off

The marking for the temperature setting is located above the thermostat.

Turn on: Ensure that the temperature control is in the "MIN" position. Connect the mains plug to a properly installed safety socket. The appliance is immediately switched to operating mode. The "amount of steam" symbol flashes in an illuminated display for about 90 seconds. Then the device is ready for steam ironing.

Turn off: Ensure that the temperature control is in the "MIN" position. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

Function of the Handle (1)

The handle attached to the base serves for carrying the appliance when the mains plug has been pulled from the outlet.

- To carry the appliance, raise the handle until it engages (Fig. A). A "click" confirms that the handle has been locked. You can use the handle for transport of the appliance.

- To release the handle lock, press the "UNLOCK" button (9) and put the handle down.

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Temperature Control on the Iron (3)

The symbols on the control correspond to the following settings:

• (synthetics, silk) low temperature
•• (rayon, wool) medium temperature
•••(cotton, linen) high temperature
- Turn woolen clothes inside out to avoid shiny spots on the fabric due to steam ironing. In addition, lay a thin cotton cloth onto the fabric.
- Select a low temperature setting for fabrics with additional surface treatment and iron them inside out.

NOTE:

The iron heats up faster than it cools down. Start ironing with the lowest temperature setting.

Display and Function Buttons

88:88 h Anti Calc

Meaning of the Symbols on the Display:

	Large amount of steam for the temperature ranges “COTTON” and “LINEN”
	Small amount of steam for the temperature range “WOOL”

88:88h	Hour meter for steam ironing time, preset at 12:00 hours. The countdown to 00:00 hours only runs in “steam ironing” mode.
“Anti Calc”	Flashes when the anti chalk cartridge must be replaced. Steam is no longer produced.

Button Functions:

MODE	Choose between a large and small amount of steam
ANTI CALC	With this button you set the hour meter back to the starting position 12:00 hours after you have changed the anti chalk cartridge. Press the button for about 5 seconds.

Amount of Steam:

• Once you have the power cord connected to a power outlet, a "large amount of steam" is always preset. Press the button MODE once if you want to iron with the "small amount of steam".
• With the setting "large amount of steam", the pump will generate 100 % steam for 6 seconds. Thereafter, the amount of steam will be reduced to 40 % by an electronic control. The device takes about 15 seconds to produce 100 % steam again. Do not operate the steam button during this time.
• By using the setting "small amount of steam" the pump continuously generates 40 % steam.

Water Tank (10)

• The water tank has a recessed grip on the bottom so that it can be removed. Press the button (11), to pull out the tank.
• When sliding the tank back into the base, it must audibly click into place.
• The fill opening (13) enables you to fill with water even when the water tank is fitted into the base.
• The "MAX" mark is located below the fill opening. Do not fill the tank above this mark. The tank volume is 2.3 litres.

Water

NOTE:

We recommend using the appliance with distilled water only. Using normal tap water can cause damage to the appliance once the anti-scale filter cartridge is used up.

Do not fill 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.

Before Initial Operation

CAUTION:

Before using the appliance for the first time, you must insert one of the anti-scale filter cartridges provided.

Insert Anti Chalk Cartridge

1. Press the button (11) in order to pull out the tank.
2. Insert the anti-scale filter cartridge.
3. Fill the tank with water until the maximum mark. Do not overfill!
4. Push the tank back into the base. A "click" sound will indicate that the tank is correctly positioned.
5. Before operating the appliance wait for several minutes until the anti-scale filter cartridge has absorbed all the water it can.

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.

1. Place the iron on the rest (6).
2. Connect the base station to a socket with earthing contact.
3. Adjust the temperature on the temperature control (3). If you have sensitive items to iron, please begin with the lowest temperature.

NOTE:

The control lamp (5) on the iron indicates the heating process. As soon as this goes out, the operating temperature is reached. You can now begin ironing.

Steam Ironing

WARNING:

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 filled to the required level.
• The lime filter cartridge always has to be positioned in the water tank, even if you use distilled water.

CAUTION: Initial use:

Please proceed as follows:

1. The tank should only be filled up to the maximum mark. Do not overfill!

CAUTION: Initial use:

1. Connect the base station to a socket with earthing contact.
2. Set the required temperature in the range "WOOL", "COTTON", "LINEN". The control lamp on the iron lights up.
3. Wait until the sole plate has heated up. If the temperature has been reached, the control lamp goes out.
4. Wait until the symbol "amount of steam" has stopped flashing in the display.
5. Now press the steam jet button (2) for at least 60 seconds or until the steam comes out of the soleplate. This time is needed for the steam to reach the iron. A slightly louder noise of the pump is normal with this.

CAUTION:

• A high temperature is needed to iron with steam.
• If the temperature is too low, the iron soleplate does not become hot enough to evaporate the water. Thus it is possible that water may leak from the soleplate as soon as you press the steam jet button.
• Set the thermostat at least to the range "WOOL".
• Adjust the amount of steam to the temperature of the iron with the MODE button. (See chapter "Display and Function Buttons").

Vertical Steam Function

The vertical steam function allows the burst of steam in a vertical position. This function can be used to remove creases from hanging clothes or from curtains.

WARNING:

Never point the steam jet at other people. Danger of burns.

Hang the washing on a hanger. Guide the iron closely over the material as specified by the material.

How Can I Replenish the Water During Operation?

Refill with water before the tank is completely empty. A loud noise of the pump during operation indicates that the water level is too low.

1. Place the iron on the rest (6).
2. Set the temperature control to "MIN".
3. Remove the mains plug from the socket.
4. Open the fill opening (13).
5. Fill the tank up to the maximum mark. Do not overfill!
6. Close the fill opening.
7. You can now continue ironing.

When You Have Finished

1. Switch off the device.
2. Allow the device to cool down before you put it away.
3. Wind the mains cord around the cord groove on the foot of the base.
4. Place the connection pipe in the cord clip.

Change Anti Chalk Cartridge

The device indicates that the anti chalk cartridge is consumed and needs to be replaced. When the “Anti Calc” symbol flashes in the display, you have steam ironed for 12 hours.

The preset of the hour meter for steam ironing time (12:00 hours) is recommended for tap water in the medium hardness range (8.5°dH - 14°dH).

Depending on the hardness of your tap water the anti chalk cartridge can be used up sooner or later. Ask you water supplier for the hardness of the water. When the anti chalk cartridge has lost its effect, it needs to be replaced by a new one in order to avoid damages to the device.

CAUTION:

- Replace the anti chalk cartridge regularly, in case of doubt, replace it rather sooner than later. Devices with chalk damages are excluded from the liability.

CAUTION:

- If you do not have a new anti chalk cartridge at hand, replace the tap water in the water tank by distilled water. Then you can continue ironing with the used up cartridge.

1. Turn off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains.
3. Remove the water tank.
4. Remove the anti-scale filter cartridge.
5. Install the scale filter cartridge as described in "Before Initial Operation" "Insert Anti Chalk Cartridge".
6. Before resuming the steam operation, set the hour meter back to the starting position: Press ANTI CALC for about 5 seconds.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• 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 fire.

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.	Faulty mains socket.	Try another socket.
The device suddenly stops working during operation.	Is the electric circuit overloaded?	Check the house fuse.

Fault Possible Cause Remedy
No steam is generated.	The lime filter cartridge is mission or has not been set correctly.	Check the position of the lime filter cartridge.
	The water tank has not been installed correctly.	A “click” confirms that the water tank has been set correctly.
Water leaks from the soleplate.	The temperature is set too low.	Select a temper-ature between “WOOL” and “LINEN”.
Loud noises during steam operation.	The tank is empty.	Check the tank.Fill tank with water.
	Initial start-up or after long periods of disuse.	These noises of the pump are normal.

Technical Data

Model: DBS 3634

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

Power consumption: 2000-2400W

Protection class:....I

Maximum filling quantity of the water tank: 2.3 litres

Net weight: ....approx 2.90 kg

The right to make technical and design modifications 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 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 reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

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