Kambrook KI400, KI460KM User Manual

SpeedSteam

Iron

Instruction Booklet

KI400 / KI460KM

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Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 09 271 3980 (New
Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au

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Contents

Kambrook Recommends Safety First p4
Your Kambrook SpeedSteam Iron p6
Operating Instructions p7
Care and Cleaning p11
Warranty Details p12

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Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
SpeedSteam Iron

•Carefully read all instructions
before operating the Kambrook
SpeedSteam Iron for the first time
and save for future reference.

•To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse the iron, cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.

•Do not use the iron for anything
other than its intended use.

•Always turn the Variable
Temperature Control to minimum,
then switch off at the power outlet,
then unplug the appliance when
not in use.

•Allow the iron to cool completely
before storing in an upright position
on its heel.

•Do not touch hot surfaces. High
temperatures are generated during
use, which could cause burns.
Always use the handle and warn
others (especially children) of the
possible dangers of burns from
steam, hot water or hot soleplate,
especially when ironing vertically.

•Regularly inspect the supply cord,
plug and actual appliance for
any damage. If damage is found
in any way, or the iron has been
dropped, immediately cease
use of the appliance and return
the entire appliance to your
nearest authorised Kambrook
Service Centre for examination,
replacement or repair.

•Store the unit out of reach of
children.

•Do not leave the appliance
unattended when in use.

•The iron must be used and rested on
a stable surface

•When placing the iron on its heel,
ensure that the surface on which
the heel is placed is stable.

•The iron is not to be used if it has
been dropped, if there are visible
signs of damage or if it is leaking.

•Do not allow the iron to lay flat on
the soleplate when stored as water
may seep through the steam holes,
if the tank is not empty.

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•Always test the iron on a small,
discreet part of the fabric to be
ironed to ensure the temperature is
not set too high.

•Always store the iron in the upright
position on its heel. Do not leave the
iron unattended while connected
or on an ironing board.

•Do not use outdoors or in
bathrooms.

•Do not store the iron with water in
the water tank. Always empty the
tank after use. Ensure the iron is cool
before storing or wrapping the cord
around the storage heel facility.

•Always switch off at the power
outlet, then unplug the appliance
from the outlet:

- Before filling with water or
emptying it.

- Before leaving it unattended.

- Before cleaning and maintenance,
unless otherwise specified in this
booklet.

- Immediately after use.

Important Safeguards For All Electrical
Appliances

•Fully unwind the power cord
before use.

•Do not let the power cord hang
over the edge of a bench or table,
touch hot surfaces or become
knotted.

•The appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

•It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance. To avoid a
hazard do not use the appliance
if power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged
in any way. Return the entire
appliance to the nearest authorised
Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

•Any maintenance other than
cleaning should be performed at
an authorised Kambrook Service
Centre.

•This appliance is for household use
only. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
Do not use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse
may cause injury.

•The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when
using electrical appliances. It is
advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

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Your Kambrook SpeedSteam Iron

1. Shot of steam button: For an

extra burst of steam on thick
fabric or tough creases

2. Steam control: Allows you to

select how much or how little
steam you require

3. Water tank inlet: Large inlet for

easy filling of water tank

4. Fine mist spray nozzle

5. Fine mist spray: To dampen

fabric especially for dry ironing
at low temperatures when steam
isn’t available (also assists in
removing stubborn creases)

6. Temperature control: Selection

of fabric temperatures from MIN
(silk) to MAX (linen)

7. Self-clean function

8. 220ml easy to fill water tank

9. 2000W

10. Non-stick soleplate: For easy

gliding over all fabric types

11. Long textile cord with 360° cord

outlet for better reach and more
flexibility: 2.5 metre

12. Heating indicator light:

Illuminates when the iron
is heating to the selected
temperature

Not Shown

• Vertical shot of steam: Removes

creases and freshens hanging
curtains and clothes. Ideal for
delicate fabrics which require
steam only

• Anti-drip system: Stops water

from dripping

• Continuous steam: Removal of

creases throughout ironing time

• Accessory: Water cup for filling

the iron

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Operating Instructions

Before First Use

Remove any promotional material or
packaging from the iron.

Remove any sticker or protective
cover from the soleplate. When
operating the iron for the first time,
iron on an old piece of fabric to
ensure that the soleplate and water
tank are completely clean.

When the iron is used for the first time,
some vapour may emit. After a short
while however, this will cease. The
vapour is due to the initial heating of
the materials used in the iron. It is safe
and will not harm the performance of
the iron.

Table A

NOTE:

Label
Code

[see garment

instruction]

on label means: “This article cannot be ironed”
[e.g. chlorofibre, acrylic, elastodiene]

Kind of

Textile

synthetic
modacry

polypropylene

polyurethane

acetate
triacetate
matalized

cupro

plyamide [nylon]

polyester

modal

viscose [rayon]

NOTE: As an important part of our
quality control process, your iron
has been individually tested. As
a result, you may notice a small
amount of condensation or water
droplets on the inside of the water
tank. There is no need for concern.

Setting the Temperature

Before commencing ironing, first sort
the items to be ironed according to
the International Textile Care Labelling
Code or by the type of fabric.
Iron fabrics that require the lowest
temperatures first. Work through to the
fabrics requiring higher temperatures.
Both the Temperature Control and
most items of laundry have markings
corresponding with this code (see
Table A).

Temperature

Control

MIN

Variable Steam

Control

[advised position]

DRY

silk

MIN STEAM

wool

cotton

linen

LINEN

MAX

MAX STEAM

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Operating Instructions

continued

Stand the iron on its heel and turn the
Temperature Control to MIN.

Plug the power cord into a 230V or 240V
power outlet and switch on.

Select the temperature setting required
by rotating the Temperature Control dial
so that the desired setting is aligned with
the Temperature Indicator.

The Heating Indicator light will illuminate
while the iron heats to the selected
temperature.

Once the light has switched off, the iron
has reached the set temperature and
is ready for use. The light will cycle on
and off during use as the iron maintains
the temperature selected on the
Temperature Control.

CAUTION: The iron
incorporates a thermal
safety fuse to protect
the iron from over­heating. However the
iron should not be left
unattended while it is
connected to the power
outlet. Special care
should always be taken
when there are children
in the home/ vicinity of
the iron.

Steam Ironing

When filling the iron with water, ensure
that the iron is unplugged. Set the Steam
Control to the MIN position and holding
the iron at an angle use the water cup
supplied to fill the water tank. Never
exceed the maximum water level as
indicated (MAX) on the side of the
water tank.

Tap water can be used in your
Kambrook SpeedSteam Iron unless
it is particularly hard, in which case
it is recommended that distilled or
demineralised water be used.

To Operate the
Steam Control

As per the indications on the
Temperature Control and in Table A (see
section ‘Setting the Temperature’) steam
ironing is only possible at higher ironing
temperatures, indicated with Cotton/
Linen on the Temperature Control.

Plug the power into a 230V or 240V
power outlet and switch the power on.

Set the Temperature Control to the
required position within the steam range
and wait until the Heating Indicator Light
has gone out.

Set the Steam Control (on top of the
handle) to the required setting.

Your Kambrook iron is now ready
for use.

IMPORTANT: If the iron is
set to a low temperature
on the Temperature
Control (i.e. synthetic
or silk) and also on any
of the steam control
settings, there may
be leakage from the
soleplate. This is due to
the iron temperature not
being high enough to
vaporise the water and
create steam.

Therefore, ensure
that the steam
control is always set
to correspond with
the setting on the
temperature control
as seen in Table A (see
section ‘Setting the
Temperature’).

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How To Use Shot Of Steam

The shot of steam provides an extra
burst of steam which is ideal for the
removal of stubborn creases and
wrinkles during STEAM or DRY ironing.

Turn the Temperature Control to the
hottest setting and wait until the
heating indicator light goes out.
Ensure the Steam Control corresponds
to the setting on the Temperature
Control.

Lift the iron slightly above the surface
of the fabric, press the Shot of Steam
button down firmly and release it
during ironing. An intense burst of
steam penetrates deep into the
fabric.

NOTE: For optimal steam
quality, wait an interval of
at least 4 seconds between
presses of the Shot of Steam
button.

Dry Ironing

Turn the steam selector to the MIN
position.

This shuts off the steam flow should
there be any water in the tank.

Select the required setting on the
Temperature Control for the fabric
being ironed.

Once the temperature has been
reached, the Heat Indicator Light will
turn off and the iron is ready for use.

Using the Fine Mist Spray

The Fine Mist Spray can be used to
dampen difficult fabrics, dry areas,
woollen items and accidental creases.
Firmly press the spray button (located
on the handle of the iron) to produce
a fine spray of water ahead of the
iron.

The spray can also be used with
delicate fabrics (synthetic) which
are ironed at low temperatures and
therefore cannot be steam ironed.

Vertical Steam Shot

The Vertical Steam Shot allows you to
use the iron for vertical applications.
This is especially useful for getting
wrinkles out of hanging garments,
curtains, wall hangings etc.

Hold the iron vertically, in front, a slight
distance from the item to be steamed
and press the Shot of Steam button.

CAUTION: Never use
the vertical steam shot
while clothes are on
the body or direct the
steam towards people.

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NOTE: If the spray function is
operated during dry ironing,
ensure that there is sufficient
water in the water tank. If
dry ironing for more than 20
minutes, the water tank should
be emptied to prevent over
heating any water present.

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Operating Instructions

continued

Anti Drip System

The Kambrook SpeedSteam Iron is
equipped with an Anti-Drip System.
The iron will automatically close the
steam valve when the soleplate
temperature is too low to produce
steam. When this happens you will
hear a click sound. It is safe and will
not harm the performance of the iron.

This is the reason the Fine Mist Spray
should be used when ironing delicate
fabrics at low temperatures.

The steam valve will open once
the soleplate has reached the
temperature required to create
steam.

After Each Use

Set the steam selector to the MIN
position and turn the Temperature
Control to MIN.

Switch the power off at the power
outlet and disconnect the power cord
from the power outlet.

Open the Water Tank Inlet and (over a
sink or bucket) invert the iron to empty
the remaining water from the tank.

Stand the iron in an upright position
and allow to cool.

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Care and Cleaning

To ensure your iron maintains optimum
performance it is recommended that
it be cleaned using the Self-Clean
function to remove scale or impurities.

•Set the steam selector to the MIN
position.

•Fill the water tank up to the
maximum level (MAX) with the
water cup supplied.

•Set the Temperature Control to MAX
(linen) setting.

•Place the iron in the upright position,
insert the plug into the power outlet
and switch the iron on.

•Allow the iron to heat until the
Heating Indicator Light turns off.

•Switch the iron off at the power
outlet and remove the plug.

•Hold the iron horizontally over the
sink.

•Press and hold the SELF CLEAN
button.

•Water will drip through the holes
in the soleplate. Move iron until all
water has dripped out of the water
tank.

NOTE: Once you have used the
Self-Clean function, it is normal
for some water to remain in the
water tank. This is due to the
Anti-Drip System preventing
the tank from being emptied
completely. This will not affect
the performance of the iron.

Repeat the Self Clean process if the
iron still contains a lot of impurities.

CAUTION: Only push
and hold the self clean
button when you want
to activate the self
cleaning function. Do
not push and hold whilst
ironing.

Boiling water and
steam will drip from the
holes in the soleplate
during the cleaning
process. Due caution
and attention should be
exercised.

Cleaning the Soleplate
and Exterior

Ensure that the iron is disconnected
from the power outlet.

To remove residue which may have
built up from certain fabric finishes,
clean the soleplate with a rough cloth
that has been soaked in a vinegar
and water solution. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.

To clean the steam holes, simply use
a damp cloth to wipe away build up
of lint or starch from inside the steam
holes.

Wipe the outer housing with a soft,
damp clean cloth and polish with a
dry cloth.

NOTE: Never use abrasives or
scouring pads to clean the
soleplate. Avoid hard contact
with metal objects. Do not
scratch or damage the surface
of the soleplate.

Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners
as they may damage the surface of the
iron. Never immerse the iron in water or
any other liquid.

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Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty

In Australia, this Kambrook Replacement Warranty
does not affect the mandatory statutory rights
implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974
and other similar State and Territory legislation
relating to the appliance. It applies in addition
to the conditions and warranties implied by that
legislation.

In New Zealand, this Kambrook Replacement
Warranty does not affect your mandatory statutory
rights implied under the Consumer Guarantees
Act 1993 in relation to the appliance. It applies in
addition to the conditions and guarantees implied
by that legislation.

This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is valid only
in the country of purchase, but other statutory
warranties may still apply.

This Warranty card and the purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of purchase
and must be presented if making a claim under
the Kambrook Replacement Warranty. Please note
that under any applicable statutory warranty you
are not required to produce these documents, but
may be required to provide a proof of purchase.

Kambrook warrants the purchaser against defects
in workmanship and material for a period of 12
months domestic use from the date of purchase
(or 3 months commercial use).

The Kambrook Replacement Warranty does not
apply to any defect, deterioration, loss, injury or
damage occasioned by, or as a result of, misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product has
been used other than in accordance with the
instructions. The Kambrook Replacement Warranty
excludes breakables such as glass and ceramic
items, consumable items and normal wear and
tear.

This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is void if
there is evidence of the product being tampered
with by unauthorised persons.

If the product includes one or a number of
accessories only the defective accessory or
product will be replaced. Subject to your statutory
rights, in the event of Kambrook choosing
to replace the appliance, the Kambrook
Replacement Warranty will expire at the original
date, i.e. 12 months from the original date of
purchase.

In the event that you need some assistance
with your Kambrook appliance, please contact
our Customer Service Department on 1300 139
798 (Australia) or 09 271 3980 (New Zealand).
Alternatively, visit us on the website at
www.kambrook.com.au

Kambrook 12 Month Replacement Warranty

Your Purchase Record (Please Complete)

Date Of Purchase ________________________________

Attach a copy of the purchase receipt
here.

Model Number ___________________________________

Serial Number ____________________________________

Purchased From __________________________________

(Please don’t return purchase record
until you are making a claim)

Register your warranty at www.kambrook.com.au/service.asp

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Australia
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Customer Service Fax [phone]

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you

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