SILVERCREST SDMF 1300 A1 Steam Brush Instruction Manual

SILVERCREST SDMF 1300 A1 Steam Brush

INSTALLATION

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are an integral part of this product. They contain important information about safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications specified. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner.

Intended use

This appliance is intended exclusively for steam brushing/smoothing clothes. The appliance may only be used indoors and in private households. Any other use is deemed improper. The appliance is not intended for use in commercial or industrial environments. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by failure to observe these instructions, improper use or repairs, unauthorised modifications or the use of unapproved replacement parts. The risk is borne solely by the user.

Setting up

Package contents and transport inspection (See fold-out page for illustrations)

• Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the box.
• Remove all packaging materials from the appliance.

The following components are included in delivery:

• Steam brush
• Clothes brush
• Operating instructions

NOTE

• Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
• If the contents are incomplete or damaged due to defective packaging or through transportation, contact the Service Hotline.

Safety information

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• The rating of the power supply must correspond with the details given on the rating plate of the appliance.
• To avoid potential risks, arrange for a defective appliance to be checked and, if required, repaired by qualified technicians, or contact our Customer Service Department.
• Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced as soon as possible by a qualified technician or by our Customer Service Department to avoid the risk of injury.
• Pull only on the plug itself when unplugging the appliance, never on the power cable.
• Never bend (kink) or crush the power cable, always route it in such a way that it cannot come into contact with hot surfaces and such that no one can step on or trip over it.
• Remove the plug from the mains power socket after every use, before cleaning the appliance and before refilling the appliance with water.
• Always unwind the power cable fully before switching on and do not use an extension cable.
• Never touch the power cable or the plug with wet hands.
• Never use the appliance adjacent to water contained in a bath, shower, wash basin or other vessels. The proximity of water is hazardous, even if the appliance is switched off.
• Under no circumstances should the appliance be immersed in liquids or liquids be allowed to penetrate the housing.
• Do not expose the appliance to humidity and do not use it outdoors. If any liquid gets into the housing, disconnect the appliance from the power socket immediately and have it repaired by a qualified technician.
• Do not open the appliance housing. If the appliance is defective, have it repaired by an authorised technician only.
• Do not use the appliance if it shows visible signs of damage, has fallen or leaks water. Arrange for it to be repaired by qualified specialists.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised by an adult or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the potential risks.
• Do not allow children to use the appliance as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

• Always place the appliance on its stand.
• Always place the appliance on a level and heat-resistant surface. The appliance must be in a stable position.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is hot, switched on or connected to the mains power supply.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never aim the steam at people, animals or clothing that is being worn.
• Never place your hands in the steam or on the hot metal parts.
• Do not open the filler opening for the water tank during use. Allow the appliance to cool down completely, then remove the plug from the power socket.
• Do not put the appliance away until it has cooled down completely.
• The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept out of the reach of children under the age of than 8 while it is switched on or cooling down.
• Never allow children to use the appliance unattended.
• The appliance should be used with caution, as it can release steam.

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!

• Observe the care instructions on the label of your clothing and set a suitable temperature for the material. Otherwise, you could damage the textiles. If you do not have any care instructions, test the appliance on a non-visible part of the clothing first, e.g. on the inseam.
• If the clothing care instructions forbid ironing ( symbol), the clothing item must not be steamed with the appliance. Ignoring this warning could lead to permanent damage to the clothing item.
• For steaming clothes, the water tank of the steamer should be filled only with tap water or distilled water. Otherwise, you will damage the appliance.
• Do not clean the appliance with aggressive, chemical or abrasive cleaning agents. These could damage it.

Parts and operating components

(See fold-out page for illustrations)

1. Blue LED (flashes while heating up/remains on when ready for use)
2. Red LED
3. On/Off switch
4. Clothes brush
5. Steam head
6. Steam button
7. Water tank release buttons
8. Water tank filler opening
9. Water tank lid
10. Water tank (with MAX marking to indicate maximum fill level)
11. Power cable (with mains plug)
12. Handle

Before first use

NOTE

• When you use the appliance for the first time, it might emit some smoke, a harmless odour and a small amount of particles. This does not affect the function of the appliance and does not last long.
• To remove production-related residues from the heating and water circulation system, fill the water tank 0 with water and press the steam button until the water tank 0 is approximately half empty (see section Operation).
• Hold the appliance over a washbasin or similar. In this way, the production residues are flushed out of the pipes.
• Then press the steam button again and use an old cloth to test whether residues are still coming out of the steam openings.
• If there are no more residues, the device is now ready for operation. If you can still see particles on the cloth, repeat the above procedure.

Operation

Filling the water tank

• Never fill the water tank 0 through the holes in the steam head 5.
• Never submerge the steam head 5 under water.

NOTE

• The appliance should only be used with tap water or distilled water for steaming. If your tap water is hard, we recommend that you mix it with distilled water. Otherwise, the appliance will accumulate limescale quickly. Mix the tap water with distilled water in accordance with the following table for optimal performance.
  

  Water hardness	Ratio of distilled water to mains water
  very soft/soft	0
  medium	1: 1
  hard	2: 1
  very hard	3: 1

  Information about the level of hardness of water in your area can be obtained from your local water company.

• Never use water that contains additives (e.g. starch, perfumes, softening agents) or condensation (e.g. from dryers, refrigerators, air conditioning units or rain). These may contain organic or mineral residues that accumu-late when exposed to heat and can cause noise, brown discolouration and premature failure of the appliance.

1. Remove the mains plug from the power socket if connected.
2. Remove the water tank 0 from the appliance by pressing the release buttons 7 on the left and right side and then pulling the water tank 0 straight out of the appliance (fig. A).
3. Open the lid 9 and fill the water tank 0 (fig. B). The MAX mark indicates the maximum fill level.
4. Close the lid 9 and replace the water tank 0 in the appliance. The water tank 0 must audibly click into place.

Care instructions and usage recommendations

• You can use the device to treat all materials marked with these ironing symbols:
  • (synthetic fibre, e.g. viscose, polyester)
  • (silk, wool)
  • (cotton, linen)
• If the clothing care instructions forbid ironing ( symbol), the clothing item may not be steamed with the appliance. Ignoring this warning could lead to permanent damage to the clothing item.
• Do not treat leather, velvet, waterproofed furniture or fabrics that are sensitive to steam. Doing so could damage the textile or the piece of furniture.
• Before using the appliance, familiarise yourself with the manufacturer’s care instructions on the label of your clothing.
• If are not sure whether you should steam the clothing, test the appliance on a non-visible part of the clothing first, e.g. on the inseam.
• Apply the clothes brush 4 to the fabric gently and use slow movements.
• Avoid any direct contact between the steam head 5 and silk or velour.
• Heavier fabrics may need to be steamed for longer.
• Fabrics absorb moisture during steaming. Always allow garments to dry completely after steaming.

Steam function

• Never attempt to steam pieces of clothing while they are being worn.

1. Plug the mains cable q into the power socket and turn on the power by pressing the On/Off switch 3.1 flashes during the warm-up phase. As soon as the blue 1 lights up permanently, the appliance will start producing steam.
2. Hold the appliance by the handle w. Make sure you aim the steam openings on the steam head 5 away from your body.
3. Press the steam button 6 and start at the top of the garment. Move the steam head 5 slowly downwards.
   NOTE
   1. For the continuous steam output, you can also lock the steam button 6 by sliding it downwards.
   2. You can use the steam function with or without the clothes brush 4.
4. Release the steam button 6 as soon as water drips from the steam head 5. The appliance will need to heat up again.

Steaming with the clothes brush

1. 1) Before switching on the appliance, place the clothes brush 4 on the steam head 5, making sure that the large wing is on the underside of the steam head 5 (fig. C). Push the clothes brush 4 onto the steam head 5 until it clicks into place.
2. Switch the appliance on.
3.  Hang the item to be ironed on a coat hanger and pull it taut with one hand. Steam the garment evenly from top to bottom.
4. Slowly brush the section of the fabric from top to bottom. Do not apply a lot of pressure. The combination of steam and the clothes brush 4 gently removes all wrinkles.
5. Turn off the appliance by pressing the On/Off switch 3. Remove the plug from the power socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely.
6. To remove the clothes brush 4 from the steam head 5, slide the large wing on the underside of the clothes-brush 4 forward with your thumb until the clothes brush 4 detaches from the steam head 5 (figs. D and E).

After use

1. Once you have finished using the appliance, press the On/Off switch 3 again to switch it off. The blue LED 1 goes out. You can now disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Before putting the appliance away, allow it to cool down completely. Empty the water tank 0 after each use.

NOTE

• The appliance automatically switches to standby mode after 15 minutes if it is not used during this time (auto-off function). The red LED 2 flashes in standby mode.

Cleaning

Housing

• Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the power socket. Otherwise, there is a risk of electrocution.
• Before cleaning the appliance, always remove the plug from the socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely. Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.
• Do not use abrasive, aggressive or chemical cleaning agents. They can damage the surface and also lead to irreparable damage to the appliance.
• Clean the housing and the steam head 5 only with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water.
• After cleaning, allow the housing to dry completely before using the appliance again.

Descaling

The appliance must be descaled regularly to maintain its maximum performance. The frequency of descaling depends on the quality of the water and the frequency with which the appliance is used. We recommend that you descale the appliance either once a year or after 50 hours of total use. We recommend descaling immediately, however, if you notice that the appliance is generating less steam.

NOTE

• You can do this with a regular descaling agent containing citric acid. Also observe the instructions for the descaling agent.

1. Ensure that the appliance has completely cooled down.
2. Add the descaling agent to the water tank 0.
3. Plug the mains cable q into the power socket and turn on the power by pressing the On/Off switch 3. The blue LED 1 flashes.
4. Allow the descaling agent to take effect for a few minutes.
5. Press the steam button 6 and start steaming an old piece of cloth with the steam brush.
6. Afterwards, refill the water tank 0 with pure water and steam another old cloth to remove descaler residues.

Storage

• After use, allow the appliance to cool down completely.
• Empty any remaining water from the water tank 0.
• Store the appliance in a clean, dry location.

Disposal

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental friendliness and ease of disposal and are therefore recyclable. Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations. Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings:
1–7: plastics,
20–22: paper and cardboard,
80–98: composites.

Disposal of the appliance

The adjacent symbol of a crossed-out wheelie bin means that this appliance is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU. This directive states that this appliance may not be disposed of in normal household waste at the end of its useful life, but must be brought to a specially set-up collection point, recycling depot or disposal company. This disposal is free of charge for the user. Protect the environment and dispose of this appliance properly. Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product. The product is recyclable, subject to extended producer responsibility and is collected separately.

Troubleshooting

This section contains important information on fault identification and rectification. Follow the instructions to avoid hazards and damage.

Fault causes and remedies

The following table will help you to identify and rectify minor malfunctions. If the solutions presented below do not resolve the problem, please contact the Service Hotline.

Appendix

Technical data

NOTE

• No user action is required to switch the product between 50 and 60 Hz. The product adapts automatically to either 50 or 60 Hz.

Notes on the EU Declaration of Conformity

This appliance complies with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
The complete EU Declaration of Conformity is available from the importer.

Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty

Dear Customer,
This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase. If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred. If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after un-packing. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guide-lines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery. The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches, batteries or parts made of glass. The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided. This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

• Please have the till receipt and the item number (IAN) 385244_2107 available as proof of purchase.
• You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
• If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
• You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.

You can download these instructions along with many other manuals, product videos and installation software at www.lidl-service.com. This QR code will take you directly to the Lidl service page (www.lidl-service.com) where you can open your operating instructions by entering the item number (IAN) 385244_2107.

Service

Service Great Britain
Tel.: 0800 404 7657
E-Mail: [email protected]
Service Ireland
Tel.: 1890 930 034 (0,08 EUR / Min., (peak)) (0,06 EUR / Min., (off peak)) E-Mail: [email protected]

Importer

Please note that the following address is not the service address. Please use the service address provided in the operating instructions. KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH BURGSTRASSE 21 44867 BOCHUM GERMANY
www.kompernass.com