User manual LERVIA KH 2400 STEAM AND DRY IRON

[. . . ] Should care instructions for the item be neither known nor available, begin ironing with the lowest temperature setting. Package Contents Steam iron Measuring cup Storage cover Operating instructions Warranty card Technical Data Nominal voltage: Nominal output: 230 V~ 50Hz 2200 W -4- KH2400 · Put the steam iron into storage only when it has cooled down completely. · Never place the steam iron on edges, for example table edges. · Stand the steam iron only on its back end, or lay it in the support tray provided on the ironing board. · Connect the steam iron only to correctly installed wall power sockets. [. . . ] · Do not allow individuals (including children) to use the appliance whose physical, sensorial or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge hinder their safe usage of it if they have not previously been supervised or instructed in its correct usage. -5- KH2400 Tell children about the appliance and its potential dangers so that they do not play with it. · Should the clothing care instructions forbid ironing, (Symbol ), the clothing item may not be ironed. · You may not clean the steam iron with solvents, alcohol or abrasive cleaning agents. You could otherwise cause damages. Parts Identification Cable protector / mains lead Water tank with integrated blue switch-off control lamp Temperature control knob Calc-Clean button Sole plate Storage cover Measuring cup Spray nozzle Water tank lid µ Steam regulator ¸ Spray button ¹ Steam burst button Heater monitor light (green) · Remove the storage cover, sticker or any protective items from the soleplate ´. · It is important to remove any residues of the polishing compound, used on the soleplate ´, which may have lodged in the steam vents. Using the measuring cup supplied, pour water into the iron up to the MAX line. · Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and as a result the iron may smoke slightly when switched on for the first time. But if you live in a hard water area we recommend to use distilled water to insure optimum performance of your iron. Controlling the temperature Turn your temperature control knob to the position you desire according to the following fabric indications: Before first use · Before using the iron for the first time, check if the voltage rating on the base plate corresponds to the mains voltage in your home. -6- Nylon Nylon Nylon Silk Soie Seide Wool Laine Wolle Cotton Coton Baumwolle Linen Toile Leinen Calc Clean KH2400 Ironing tips Sort the articles to be ironed according to the fabric. Ironing instructions are usually stitched onto an inside seam of a garment and these should be followed at all times. Start your ironing with the fabrics requiring the lowest heat setting. If you are unsure of the fibre content of a garment, test a small area (a seam or inside hem) before ironing. If wrinkles remain, gradually increase the heat to find the best setting for good results without damaging the fabric. Water hardness very soft / soft medium hard very hard Ratios - distilled water to mains water 0 1:1 2:1 3:1 The water hardness level can be queried at your local water works. Auto shut-off safety feature The automatic shut-off function ensures that the iron is automatically shut off after a standstill of 30 seconds in horizontal position or 8 minutes in vertical position. When the iron is automatically shut off, the blue shut-off indicator light in water tank starts to flash. The green heater monitor light comes on again when the temperature at the sole plate drops below the set ironing temperature. The iron has then reached the set ironing temperature and can now be used. How to fill with water Check that the steam control gear µ is in the dry position (position 0) when filling the water tank . Pull back the water tank lid and fill the tank to the "MAX" line. To extend the optimal steam blast function, mix mains water with distilled water according to the table. -7- KH2400 Steam ironing Unwind the mains lead. Ensure that the iron is disconnected from the power supply before you fill it with water. Turn steam regulator µ to the dry position (0 position) and the temperature control knob to MIN. Set the temperature control knob to the steam position and the heating light will illuminate. In this setting, the iron can be used as a steam iron once the heating light goes out. The heating light will illuminate and go out regularly during ironing as an indication that the temperature control is working properly. You can adjust the steam easily with the 7 positions of the steam control gear. [. . . ] · Release the calc clean button once all water has been drained out. · Place the iron in the upright position, plug it and then allow it to heat up. · Carefully dry soleplate by ironing over a towel or old cloth to ensure there is no remainder of the water inside the steam chamber. · Let the iron cool down completely before storing it. Using the spray-button Provided there is sufficient water in the tank , you can use the spray button ¸ at any temperature setting and when steam or dry ironing. [. . . ]