User manual LERVIA KH 1282

[. . . ] · Use only the ironing temperatures given in the care instructions for the material and those suitable for it. Should care instructions for the item be neither known nor available, begin ironing with the lowest temperature setting. · 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. [. . . ] · Heat the steam iron for several minutes at the highest setting. · Then iron a handtowel or other piece of old material (suitable for heat level ···) to remove any impurities from the sole of the iron i. · Activate the steam blast button d a few times to remove any possible impurities in the steam jets. Note: On the first use, a light odour development - caused by manufacturing residues - may occur. Provide for sufficient ventilation, for example, open a window. -5- IB_KH1282_E5554_UK 28. 08. 2007 16:22 Uhr Seite 6 Operating Elements q Spray button w Heating control lamp e Power cable with plug r Flexible cable restrainer t Back end y Water tank u Temperature controller i Sole of the iron o Water fill opening a Water jet s Steam controller/Self Clean d Steam blast button f Measuring beaker To extend the optimal steam blast function, mix mains water with distilled water according to the table. local water hardness very soft / soft medium hard very hard Ratios - distilled water to mains water 0 1: 1 2: 1 3: 1 Preparation Filling with water You require water to be able to use the steam and spray functions. · Place the cooled down iron in an upright position on its back end t. · Using the measuring beaker f, pour in water to no further than the "Max" marking in the water tank y. Should the mains water at your locality be rated as hard, it is recommended that you mix mains water with some distilled water. Otherwise, the jets for the steam blast function could calcify (become blocked) prematurely. The water hardness level can be queried at your local water works. Plugging in and ironing Ironing tips Sort the laundry in accord with the type of material. Always observe the ironing and care instructions given for the material. If you are not sure what material has been used in the garment, first of all carefully iron a small area (hem-piece or an inner edge). When you have found the temperature which gives the best ironing results, do not increase the temperature further. Never raise the temperature so high that the material of the garment could be damaged. -6- IB_KH1282_E5554_UK 28. 08. 2007 16:22 Uhr Seite 7 Connection · Insert the power plug into a power socket. The heating control lamp w glows. When the heating control lamp w extinguishes, the selected temperature has been reached. · Wait until the heating control lamp w extinguishes at the set temperature. · Allow the steam iron to slide over the material under light pressure. Avoid ironing over zippers and studs, as these can scratch the sole of the iron i. Pass around them when ironing. Ironing During use, lay the steam iron aside only on its back end t or in the support tray provided on the ironing board. Dry ironing is possible at all temperatures, steam ironing is first possible from the level ··. Setting of the Steam Iron · ·· ··· Max Type of Material Silk, Nylon Wool Cotton Linen Steam ironing · Programme the steam controller s to the desired steam setting: If you have adjusted the temperature controller u to the setting ··, always move the steam controller s to the small steam symbol. If you have adjusted the temperature controller u to the setting ···, always move the steam controller s to the large steam symbol. [. . . ] Arrange for it to be repaired by a qualified specialist workshop or the Customer Service Department. Warranty and Service This appliance is guaranteed for 3 years from the date of purchase. It has been carefully produced and meticulously checked before delivery. Contact your service centre by telephone in case of questions pertaining to the warranty. The warranty covers only material or manufacturing faults, not normal wear or damage to fragile parts such as switches or rechargeable batteries. [. . . ]