Beko SIM 3122 T Steam Iron User Manual

Steam Iron
User Manual

SIM 3122 T – SIM 3124 D – SIM 3126 R

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Dear Customers,
Thank you for selecting a Beko product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. If you hand over the product to someone else, give the user manual as well. Follow all warnings and information in the user manual.
Meanings of the symbols 
Following symbols are used in the various section of this manual:

This product has been produced in environmentally-friendly, state-of-the-art facilities.

1. Power cable
2. Iron base plate
3. Water tank
4. Thermostat indicator and Auto-Off light
5. Temperature adjustment knob
6. Soleplate
7. Water spray nozzle
8. Water refill lid
9. Steam adjustment / Self- Clean button
10. Water spraying button
11. Shock steam button

Technical data

Technical and design modification rights are reserved.
The values which are declared in the markings affixed on your appliance or the other printed documents supplied with it represent the values that were obtained in the laboratories pursuant to the pertinent standards. These values may vary according to the usage of the appliance and ambient conditions.

Important safety and environmental instructions

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect you from the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Failure to follow these instructions invalidates the granted warranty.
General safety

• This appliance complies with international safety standards.
• This appliance may be used by children who are at the age of 8 or over and the people whose physical, perceptive, or mental skills are impaired or who are inexperienced or not knowledgeable about the appliance as long as they are supervised or informed and made understood the safe use of the appliance and the encountered dangers. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance pro- cedures should not be performed by children unless they are controlled by their elders.
• Do not leave the product unattended while it is plugged in.
• Unplug the product before filling the water reservoir with water.
• Operate and store the appliance on a stable surface.
• When the appliance is placed on its base plate, ensure that the surface beneath the plate is level.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cable or the appliance itself is damaged. Contact an authorized service.
• If the appliance is dropped or leaks water or has other failures, contact the authorized service. Do not use the appliance until it is repaired.
• When the appliance is not in use or left to cool down keep the appliance and power cable out of reach of children under 8 years old.
• The appliance is not suitable for use outdoors.
• Only use the original parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance.
• Your main power supply should comply with the information supplied on the rating plate of the appliance.
• The main supply of the appliance must be secured with a minimum 16 A fuse.
• Use the appliance with a grounded outlet only.
• Do not use the appliance with an extension cord.
• Do not pull the power cable when unplugging the appliance.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
• Do not wrap the cable around the appliance.
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet or damp hands when the appliance is plugged in.
• The soleplate and its surrounding area can be extremely hot. Contacting hot surfaces may cause burns.
  Therefore while or just after using the appliance, pay attention not to touch the hot surfaces.
• Never use the appliance in or near combustible or inflammable places and materials.
• If you keep the packaging materials, store them out of the reach of children.

Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used devices must be returned to an official collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact your local authorities or retailer where the product was purchased. Each household performs an important role in recovering and recycling old appliances. Appropriate disposal of used appliances helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Compliance with RoHS Directive
The product you have purchased complies with the EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.
Package Information
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

Operation

Intended use
This appliance is intended only for household use and ironing; it is not suitable for professional use.
Initial use
Prior to initial use, fill twice and vaporize to remove the manufacturing residues. Meanwhile, use the shock steam button (11) frequently.
You can smell a mild odor or see white sediments coming out of the soleplate holes. After performing vaporizing process twice, such odors and sediments will disappear. Also, water droplets may form within the water reservoir; this is normal.

Refilling the water reservoir
Your appliance is designed for use with tap water. If your tap water is excessively hard, we recommend you to use a mixture of tap water with potable water.

Setting the temperature

• After the appliance is plugged in, set the temperature according to the type of your fabric by turning the temperature adjustment knob (5) in a clockwise direction (see. 2.5).
  – Thermostat indicator light (4) will light up.
• When the appliance reaches the set temperature, the thermostat indicator light (4) will turn off and the appliance is ready to use.
  

Temperature and steam settings table
When setting the temperature of the appliance, consider the following table.

Operation

• If you don’t know the fabric of your garment, first iron an invisible part of your garment and determine the correct ironing temperature for it.
• In order to prevent the bright stains that may form on the synthetic fabrics such as silk, iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Do not use the water spraying feature in order to prevent stain formation.

WARNING: Before ironing first check the label of the garment.

Steam ironing

WARNING:

• For ironing with steam, the temperature adjustment knob should be between “ “ and “max” positions.
• Turn the steam adjustment button(9) to desired steam level.

Shock steam

WARNING:

• Wait for a few seconds before pressing the shock steam button (11) again. Pressing the button repeatedly may cause water to come through
  the soleplate (6) together with steam.
• At the start of ironing, the first few presses may not produce shock steam. To produce shock steam, the temperature knob should be at “ ” or higher position.
• In order to use the shock steam feature the thermostat indicator light (4) should be turned off.

Vertical steam

WARNING:

• Hold the appliance 15-30 cm away from the garment and curtains.
• During the ironing, if the thermostat indicator light (4) turns on, before proceeding with the shock steam process wait for the light to turn off.
• Never direct this steam to people or pets.

Spraying water

You can easily remove creases using the water spraying feature.
Dry ironing
In order to make dry ironing, set the steam setting button (9) to the “ ” position.
Having water in the appliance would be advantageous; you may use the water spraying button (10) when necessary.

Anti-dripping system
This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops steaming when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
With the anti-dripping system, you can perfectly iron even the most delicate fabrics.
Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off)

• In case of automatic turn off the auto-off light (4) flashes.
• If the appliance is moved in a horizontal position it will be turned on.
• It may take 60 seconds for the soleplate (6) to reach the previously set temperature.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning
WARNING:

• When you are finished with ironing, unplug the appliance. You can drain the water in the reservoir by opening the refill lid (8) and tilting the iron to the front.
• Do not use gasoline, solvent and abrasive cleaning agents, or hard brush to clean the appliance.
  

Anti-Calc system
A special filter inside the water tank softens the water and prevents scale build-up in the soleplate. The filter is permanent and does not need replacing.
Self-clean
The self-cleaning feature cleans inside the soleplate, removing impurities.
We recommend using it every 10-15 days.

Storage
If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, store it carefully.

• Before lifting the appliance unplug it and then let it cool completely.
• Empty the water reservoir.
• Keep the appliance and its accessories in their original packages.
• Store it in a cool, dry place.
• Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

Handling and transportation

• During handling and transportation, carry the appliance in its original packaging. The packaging of the appliance protects it against physical damages.
• Do not place heavy loads on the appliance or the packaging. The appliance may be damaged.
• Dropping the appliance will render it non-operational or cause permanent damage.
  For commissioning, general use, and cleaning, please observe the instructions on pages 5-6 of this operating manual.

Troubleshooting

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