Kalorik USK DA 1 Operating Instructions Manual

Steam iron

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USK DA 1

120V~60Hz 1200W

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

2. Use the iron only for its intended use.

3. Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the
appliance.

4. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or
iron in water or other liquid.

5. The temperature dial and steam knob always be turned to 0/MIN
before plugging or unplugging from the outlet. Never yank the
cord to disconnect form the outlet; instead, grasp the plug and
pull to disconnect.

6. Do not allow the cord to touch the hot surfaces. Let the iron cool
down completely before putting away. Loop the cord loosely
around the iron when storing.

7. Always disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet when filling
with water or emptying and when not in use.

8. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner. To
avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron, take
it to a qualified serviceman for examination and repair. Incorrect
reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is
used.

9. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or
near children.

10. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or
steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down –
there may be hot water in the water tank.

11. If the iron is not operating normally, disconnect form the power
supply and have the iron serviced by an authorized service
center.

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high
wattage appliance on the same circuit.

• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 10-ampere cord
should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be
pulled or tripped over.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not properly fit into
the outlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a competent
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

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PART DESCRIPTION

1. Spray nozzle

2. Lid of the filling opening

3. Variable steam /self-clean dial

4. Spray button

5. Burst of steam button

6. Temperature dial

7. Temperature indicator

8. Water tank

9. Soleplate

FILLING THE WATER TANK

Use preferably demineralised water. If you want to use the steam dial
fill the water tank as follows:

1) Unplug the iron from the outlet to let it cool down and set it
horizontally on a stable level surface.

2) Turn the temperature dial to "MIN" and variable steam dial to the
"0" setting.

3) To fill the water tank, open the lid of the filling opening and pour
water through the fill opening using a measuring cup. Never
exceed the MAX mark indicated in on the appliance.

4) When ironing, unplug the appliance before refilling. Fill the water
tank by holding the appliance in horizontal position without
putting down the hot soleplate, unless you have a heat-resistant
base.

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TEMPERATURE SETTINGS

• You can chose the temperature setting in function with the cloth
to iron.

• In order to turn the iron on, please turn the temperature knob
clockwise into the required position (see table below). If you
doubt, take a look at the garment label.

DRY PRESSING

• Turn the variable steam dial on position 0.

• Plug in the iron.

• Set temperature dial for the desired fabric. Always check the

label of the garment before choosing the temperature setting.

• Set iron on heel rest and wait until temperature indicator light
goes out.

STEAM PRESSING

Kind of textile Temperature dial Steam/self-clean dial
Synthetic (e.g.

acetate, acrylic,
viscose, Polyamide,
polyester, ….)

Silk
Wool

Cotton
Linen

Care and cleaning

• Fill the water tank (variable steam dial on "0" position).

MIN

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MAX

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0

----->

SELF CLEAN

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• Put the plug of the appliance into the power socket.

• Turn the temperature dial clockwise into the required position.

• Turn variable steam dial between 0 and

or to the

position for a larger amount of steam.

for minimum steam

• Set the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature indicator
goes out.

Caution: Set the temperature dial within the steam range ('

'). If temperature setting is too low, water may drip from

'

' or

soleplate.
Check the garment label before ironing because some clothes may
be damaged when exposed to steam or water.

SPRAY

• Produces a mist for removing stubborn creases.

• Spray

can be used at any temperature setting and during

either dry or steam pressing. Press down the spray button to spray.

BURST OF STEAM

The burst of steam feature
removing stubborn creases.
This button also allows you to iron delicate articles of clothing
vertically. This feature is called "vertical burst steam". To do so, hang
your article of clothing on a hanger, keep the steam button pressed
and pass the iron to and fro in front of the article of clothing, making
sure that the soleplate does not come into contact with the article of
clothing. The distance between the soleplate and the article of
clothing depends on the kind of textile and the creases.

provides additional steam for

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