User manual LERVIA KH 2400 STEAM AND DRY IRON

[. . . ] · Never direct the steam blast at people or other living creatures. · You should not open the filler opening of the water reservoir while the iron is in use. First remove the plug from the power socket and allow the steam iron to cool down before refilling it. · Never leave the steam iron unattended when it is hot or switched on. [. . . ] · 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. Clean the steam vents by using "Calc Clean" system. When finished, wipe the soleplate ´ with an old cloth. Cotton swabs may be used to clean and dry the steam vents. · 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. After a short while, however, this will cease. · Normal tap water can usually be used for ironing. 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. If you move the iron gently back and forth, it switches on again. The green heater monitor light comes on again when the temperature at the sole plate drops below the set ironing temperature. Wait until the green heater monitor light goes out. 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. Check the water level in the tank in the position shown. [. . . ] · 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. While ironing, press the button ¸ several times to activate the pump. Anti-scale system The integrated anti-scale system reduces the build up of lime scale and increases the user life of your iron -9- KH2400 Drip-stop feature As indicated on the temperature control knob , steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures. Do not wrap the power cable too tightly! - 10 - KH2400 · On a stable surface, store the iron with storage cover in the horizontal position. [. . . ]