DB 1400 A1 - Iron KOMPERNASS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Steam Iron
Brand	Kompernass
Model	DB 1400 A1
Power Supply Voltage	220-240 V ~ / 50 Hz
Max Power Consumption	1400 W
Soleplate Material	Not specified (stainless steel or ceramic likely)
Water Tank Capacity	Not specified (approx. 200-300 ml)
Steam Settings	Adjustable steam regulator
Steam Blast Function	Yes, via button
Fine Water Spray Function	Yes, via button
Dry Ironing	Yes, at all temperatures
Temperature Settings	Thermostat with 3 settings (low, medium, high)
Temperature Control Lamp	Yes, indicates when set temperature is reached
Anti-Kink Protection on Cable	Yes
Self-Cleaning / Anti-Calc	Not specified (recommended use of distilled water to prevent calcification)
Automatic Shut-Off	Not specified
Weight	Not specified (approx. 1.0-1.5 kg)
Dimensions (approx.)	Not specified (approx. 30 x 12 x 15 cm)
Cable Length	Not specified (approx. 1.8-2.0 m)
Intended Use	Indoor, household ironing of textiles
Scope of Delivery	Steam iron, measuring beaker, operating instructions
Cleaning	Wipe casing with soft dry cloth; clean soleplate with damp cloth and mild detergent
Storage	Clean, dust-free, dry location after cooling
Warranty / Service	Contact Kompernass service (UK: 0871 5000 720, Mon-Fri 8:00-20:00 CET)

Frequently Asked Questions - DB 1400 A1 KOMPERNASS

How do I fill the water tank?

With the iron standing on its soleplate, open the cover of the filler opening. Using the measuring beaker, fill the water tank to the 'MAX' marking. Close the cover. Only use tap water or distilled water; hard water may be mixed with distilled water according to hardness.

What is the maximum power consumption of the DB 1400 A1?

The maximum power consumption is 1400 W, with a voltage of 220-240 V ~ / 50 Hz.

Can I use the steam iron for dry ironing?

Yes, dry ironing is possible at all temperature settings. For steam ironing, the thermostat must be set to at least the two-dot level (synthetic/silk) or higher.

How do I use the steam blast function?

Slightly raise the iron and press the steam blast button (④). This is especially useful for smoothing hard-to-reach areas. Make sure the iron is hot enough (thermostat at least in the steam range).

What should I do if the iron produces little or no steam?

First check if there is enough water in the tank. If empty, refill it. If the iron does not heat up, ensure it is plugged in and the thermostat is set to a temperature in the steam range. If the problem persists, the iron may be defective and should be repaired by qualified technicians.

How do I clean the iron?

Always unplug the iron and let it cool completely. Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. For the soleplate, use a damp cloth with a mild, non-scouring detergent. Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaners.

Can children use this steam iron?

Children aged 8 years or older may use it if supervised and instructed on safe use. Children younger than 8 must be kept away. Children should not clean or maintain the iron without supervision.

What type of water should I use?

Use only tap water or distilled water. For hard water areas, mix with distilled water according to the table in the manual (e.g., 1:1 for medium hardness) to prevent calcification of the steam jets.

How should I store the iron after use?

Unplug the iron, empty the water tank, and clean the soleplate. Let it cool down completely, then store it on its appliance base in a clean, dust-free, dry location.

Is the iron suitable for all types of fabric?

Always check the garment care label. The iron has temperature settings for different fabrics: low (acrylic, nylon), medium (silk, wool, polyester blends), and high (cotton, linen). Do not iron items with an ironing symbol crossed out.

USER MANUAL DB 1400 A1 KOMPERNASS

DAMPFBÜGELEISEN DB 1400 A1

DE AT CH

DAMPFBÜGELEISEN

Bedienungsanleitung

GB

STEAM IRON

Operating instructions

NL

STOOMSTRIJKIJZER

Gebruiksaanwijzing

IAN 96338

DE AT CH

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device.

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

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BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

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CONTENT PAGE

Introduction 18

Intended use 18

Scope of delivery 18

Operating elements 18

Technical data 18

Safety instructions 19

Before initial use 21

Filling the water tank 21

Plugging in and ironing 22

Steam ironing 22

Ironing with steam blast 22

Temporarily setting the steam iron aside 22

Turning off the steam iron 22

Cleaning 23

Storage 23

Troubleshooting 23

Disposal 23

Service 24

Importer 24

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.

You have clearly decided in favour of a quality product. These operating instructions are a constituent of this product. They contain important information with regard to safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all of these operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and only for the specified areas of application. Please also pass these documents on to any future owner, together with the product.

Intended use

The steam iron is exclusively intended for ironing textiles. The iron may only be used indoors and in private households. Any other use is deemed improper. The apparatus is not intended for commercial use!

Scope of delivery

Steam Iron

Measuring beaker

Operating instructions

Operating elements

① Water jet
② Filler opening for the water tank
③ Steam regulator
④ Button for steam blast
⑤ Button for fine water spray
6 Thermostat
⑦ Temperature control lamp
⑧ Power cable with anti-kink protection
⑨ Appliance base
10 Ironing sole

Technical data

Power supply voltage: 220 - 240 V \~ / 50 Hz max. power consumption: 1400 W

Risk of Burns!

• Always hold the steam iron by the handle when it is hot.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Never hold your hand over the steam spray or touch hot metal parts.
- The filler opening of the water reservoir must not be opened while the iron is in use. First allow the steam iron to cool down and remove the plug from the power socket.
- The iron and its connecting cable must be kept out of the reach of children younger than 8 years old when it is switched on or cooling down.

⚠️ Risk of Injury! Risk of fire!

• Never leave a steam iron that is hot, switched on or connected to the mains power supply unattended.
• Do not put the steam iron into storage until it has cooled down completely.
• This steam iron must be used and placed on a stable surface.
• When ironing, only use the temperatures detailed in the garment care instructions, or those suitable for the material. Otherwise, you could damage the textiles. Should care instructions not be given or known, start with the lowest temperature setting.
• NEVER allow children to use the steam iron.
• Always put the iron on a level, heat-resistant surface. The iron must be in a stable position.
• Should you wish to put the steam iron down, always put it on the appliance base.

⚠️ Risk of electric shock!

• The rating of the local power supply must correspond with the details given on the rating plate of the appliance.
• To avoid potential risks, arrange for defective appliances to be checked and possibly repaired by a qualified specialist workshop, or contact our Customer Service Department.
• Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced immediately by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department.

- To disconnect from the power source, only pull the plug itself, not the cable.

- Never bend (kink) or crush the power cable. Arrange it in such a way that it cannot come into contact with hot surfaces and so that no-one can step on it or trip over it.

- Remove the plug from the power socket after every use, and before cleaning or filling with tap water.

- Always unwind the power cable fully before switching on, and do not use an extension cable.

- Never touch the power cable or the plug with wet hands.

- Never use the steam iron near a bath, shower, wash basin or other vessel containing water. The proximity of moisture presents a danger, even when the appliance is switched off.

- Under no circumstances should you submerge the steam iron in liquid or permit liquids to penetrate the casing of the steam iron. Do not expose the appliance to humidity and do not use outdoors. Should liquids enter the casing, unplug the appliance from the socket immediately and arrange for it to be repaired by a qualified technician.

- You may not open the casing of the steam iron. Should repairs be necessary, only allow authorised technicians to repair a defective appliance.

- Under NO circumstance should you use the appliance if it shows visible signs of damage, has fallen, or is leaking. Arrange for it to be repaired by qualified specialists.

- Do not use the appliance if the anti-kink protection on the power cable is damaged!

- This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or over and by individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the potential risks. Children may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision.

Attention!

• Should the clothing care instructions forbid ironing, (symbol ), the clothing item may not be ironed. If you do so, the clothing item could be permanently damaged.
• The water tank is to be filled exclusively with tap water or distilled water. Otherwise, you will damage the steam iron.
• Do not clean the steam iron with solvents, alcohol or abrasive cleaning agents, since these could cause damage.

Before initial use

• Remove the steam iron from the packaging.
• Remove all stickers and protective film from the steam iron and the ironing sole 10.

Risk of asphyxiation!

Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid the risk of asphyxiation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of toddlers and small children.

• Pour water into the water tank (see chapter "Filling the water tank").
• Insert the plug into a wall power socket supplying an electrical current as detailed on the rating plate.
• Move the thermostat ⑥ to the "MAX" position.
• Heat the steam iron up for several minutes at the highest setting.
• Press the steam blast button ④ a few times until steam exits from the ironing sole ⑩.
• Then iron a scrap piece of material to remove possible contamination from the ironing sole 10.

Filling the water tank

• Put the iron down on its soleplate 10.
• Open the cover of the filler opening for the water tank ②.
• Using the measuring beaker, fill the water tank to the "MAX" marking.
• Slide the cover of the filler opening for the water tank ② back to close it.

(i) Note:

Should the tap water in your area be rated as hard, it is recommended that you mix tap water with some distilled water. Otherwise, the jets for the steam blast function could calcify (become blocked) prematurely.

To extend the optimal steam blast function, mix tap water with distilled water as follows.

Water hardness	Ratios - distilled water to tap water
very soft / soft 0
medium 1 : 1
hard 2 : 1
very hard 3 : 1

The water hardness level can be queried at your local water works.

Plugging in and ironing

Dry ironing is possible at all temperatures, steam ironing is possible by adjusting to on the thermostat 6.

- Insert the plug into a power socket.

Attention!

Should the clothing care instructions forbid ironing, (symbol) the clothing item may not be ironed. If you do so, the clothing item could be permanently damaged.

- Check the care instructions on the labels in the garment to see whether it is suitable for being ironed, and at which temperature setting.

Symbol thermostat 6	Type of material
	Acrylic, rayon
	Silk, wool, polyester blended fabrics, viscose
	Cotton, linen

- Select the best suitable temperature setting with the thermostat 6.

The temperature control lamp ⑦ glows. When the set temperature has been reached, the temperature control lamp ⑦ goes out.

- Wait until the temperature control lamp ⑦ switches off.

- To moisten the laundry, press the button for fine water spray 📁.

This function is suitable for extremely dry and extremely crumpled garments.

Steam ironing

• Set the steam regulator ③ to the desired steam setting.
• The thermostat ⑥ must be moved to at least adjustment range. Otherwise it cannot produce any steam.

Ironing with steam blast

The steam blast is especially suitable for smoothing parts of a garment that are difficult to reach.

• Slightly raise the steam iron.
• For a steam blast, press the steam blast button 🔍.

Temporarily setting the steam iron aside

Risk of fire!

NEVER leave the hot, mains-connected or switched-on steam iron unattended.

• Set the thermostat ⑥ to the "MIN" position.
• Always put the steam iron on the appliance base 9.

Turning off the steam iron

• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Empty the water tank and clean the ironing sole 10.
• Put the steam iron on the appliance base ⑨ after it has cooled down.

Cleaning

⚠ Potentially fatal danger!

Disconnect the plug before cleaning. Otherwise there is a risk of receiving a potentially fatal electric shock!

Risk of physical injury!

Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning it. If you do not, there is a risk of receiving burn injuries!

- Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth only.

⚠ Attention!

Do not use aggressive, abrasive or chemical cleaning agents. These could attack the surfaces and cause irreparable damage to the appliance.

- Clean the soleplate 10 using a damp cloth and a mild, non-scouring detergent.

Storage

Store the appliance in a clean, dust-free, and dry location after it has cooled down.

Troubleshooting

Steam iron producing little or no steam:

The reserves of water in the steam iron are depleted. Fill the water tank with tap water (See "Filling the water tank").

The steam iron does not get hot:

• The steam iron is not plugged in or is not switched on. Insert the plug into a wall power socket and adjust the thermostat ⑥ to the desired ironing temperature.
• The steam iron is defective. Arrange for the steam iron to be repaired by qualified specialists.

Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This appliance is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU.

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 friendly manner.

Service

GB Service Great Britain

Tel.: [phone] (£ 0.10/Min.)

E-Mail: [e-mail]

IAN 96338

Hotline availability:

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 20:00 (CET)

Importer

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM

DEUTSCHLAND / GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

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Last Information Update:

01 / 2014 · Ident.-No.: DB1400A1-122013-1