Clatronic DB 3578, Instruction Manual

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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 refill 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 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.
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
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
Refilling the water tank
1. Always disconnect the mains plug before refilling water.
2. Set the steam regulator (9) to the tip of the wedge mark (off).