Kambrook KSS120GRN User Manual

Suits all KSS120 modelsINSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Kambrook SwiftSteam p7
Garment Steamer

Using Your Kambrook p8
Garment Steamer

Care, Cleaning and Storage p13

Troubleshooting Guide p14

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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 operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
SwiftSteam Garment Steamer

• Carefully read all instructions before
operating this garment steamer for the
first time and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any
packaging material and promotional
labels before using the garment
steamer for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for
young children, remove and safely
discard the protective cover fitted
to the power plug of this garment
steamer.

• Do not place the garment steamer
near the edge of a bench or table
during operation. Ensure that the
surface is level, clean and free of
water and other substances.

• Always ensure the garment steamer is
properly assembled before use. Only
use the attachments or accessories
provided and specified in this book.
Follow the instructions provided in this
book.

• Do not use outdoors or in bathrooms.

• Do not leave the garment steamer
unattended when connected or
in use.

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• If the garment steamer is not used
for an extended period of time,
disconnect from the power outlet.

• Allow the garment steamer to cool
completely before storing.

• Always place the garment steamer on
its base when storing.

• Do not store the garment steamer
with water in the water tank. Always
empty the tank after use and ensure
the garment steamer is cool before
storing.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. This
garment steamer allows the user to
steam garments with a large amount
of steam. High temperatures are
generated during use, which could
cause burns. Always position your
hands at the neck of the garment
steamer when holding it and warn
others (especially children) of the
possible dangers of burns from
steam, hot waters and hot soleplate,
especially when garment steaming
vertically.

• The garment steamer must be used
and rested on a stable surface.

• Store the garment steamer out of
reach of children.

• When placing the garment steamer
on its base, ensure that the surface on
which the base is placed is stable.

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

• Always unplug and cool down the
garment steamer before attaching
or detaching the fabric brush, during
filling, cleaning and de-scaling.

• The garment steamer is designed
for household use and to be used
with tap water. Do not put perfume,
vinegar or other chemicals in the tank.
This appliance is not designed to work
with these chemicals.

• Always test the garment steamer on a
small discreet part of the fabric to be
steamed to ensure the temperature is
not too high for the fabric.

• To prevent damage to the garment
steamer; do not use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning; use a soft cloth
and mild detergent.

• The garment steamer generates high
temperature steam. Do not touch the
steam head during use. When using
the garment steamer, make sure the
steamer head is facing away from you
and in an upright position.

• The garment steamer incorporates a
thermal safety fuse to protect it from
over-heating. However the garment
steamer 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
vicinity of the garment steamer.

• Do not fill the water tank past the MAX
indicator line as this may cause the
water to leak.

• There may be leakage from the
steam head if the garment steamer
temperature is not high enough to
vaporise water and create steam.
Therefore, ensure that the garment
steamer is always preheated for 3-5
minutes prior to use.

• Never use the garment on clothing that
is on the body.

• Never direct steam towards people or
animals.

• Do not allow the cord to touch hot
surfaces.

• Keep the garment steamer clean.
Follow the cleaning instructions
provided in this book. authorised
Kambrook service centre.

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Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances

• Fully unwind the power cord
before use.

• Connect only to a 230V or 240V power
outlet.

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

• To protect against electric shock,
do not immerse the power cord,
power plug or appliance in water or
any other liquid or allow moisture to
come in contact with the part, unless
it is recommended in the cleaning
instructions.

• 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
authorized 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.

• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when
the appliance is not in use.

• Before cleaning, always turn the
appliance to the OFF position, switch
off at the power outlet, unplug at
the power outlet and remove the
power cord, if detachable, from the
appliance and allow all parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or
near a heat source, such as hot plate,
oven or heaters.

• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls,
curtains and other heat or steam
sensitive materials and provide
adequate space above and on all
sides for air circulation.

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Your Kambrook SwiftSteam Garment Steamer

1. Stainless steel steam plate

with 6 steam holes

2. Power indicator light

3. 1100 watt for fast heat up

4. Steam trigger

5. Detachable 250ml water tank

6. Water tank release buttons

7. Water tank inlet cover

8. Steamer body

9. 360° swivel cord

10. Removable fabric brush

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Using Your Kambrook Garment Steamer

Before First Use

Remove all stickers and protective covers
from the garment steamer and unwind
the power cord.

When operating the garment steamer
for the first time, allow it to heat up for
3-5 minutes and then hold down the
steam trigger for 30 seconds. This will
remove any impurities and odours that
might remain on the product from the
manufacturing process or left over
moisture from previous use.

When using the garment steamer for the
first time, test on an old piece of fabric
to ensure that the water tank and steam
plate are completely clean.

During first use, vapour may emit.
This is due to the initial heating of the
materials. The vapour will not harm the
performance of the iron and is safe.

NOTE: When u npacking the
garment st eame r, ensu re tha t
you have re ceive d all items l isted
in the p art s lis t befo re dis carding
the packaging.

Filling the Water Tank

The Kambrook SwiftSteam Garment
Steamer should never be operated
without water in the water tank and the
water tank fitted correctly to the steamer
body. When filled to the ‘MAX’ level, the
water tank holds 250ml of water.

The garment steamer is designed to be
used with tap water. The hardness of tap
water can vary in different regions; water
testing kits can be purchased online or
at water filtration specialists to determine
the hardness of your tap water.

If your tap water is particularly hard,
it is recommended that distilled or
demineralised water be used with this

garment steamer. Not doing so can
result in a build-up of impurities in the
steamer resulting in a loss of steaming
performance.

The water tank on Kambrook SwiftSteam
Garment Steamer is fully detachable. To
remove the water tank, press and hold
the water tank release buttons on either
side of the water tank. Holding the water
tank with one hand and the garment
steamer body with the other, gently pull
the water tank away from the body
(See Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

To fill the water tank, open the water
tank inlet cover and pour water in the
opening until the water level reaches the
indicated ‘MAX’ level (See Fig.2). When
full, close the water tank inlet cover
securely and replace the water tank onto
the garment steamer body. Ensure that
the water tank clicks into place before
operating the garment steamer.

Fig. 2

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NOTE: If th e garm ent steamer

becom es noisy wi th a lou d
humm ing so und and no steam
is gen erat ing, c heck t he water
level in t he tan k and check the
water tank is f ully c licked into
place.

CAUTION: Never ad d
perf ume, vi nega r or
any oth er che mica ls to
the water in the wate r
tank. T his could re sul t in
dama ge to th e garm ent
steamer.

Attaching / Detaching the
Fabric Brush

A fabric brush is provided with the
garment steamer. The steamer can be
used with or without this accessory. It is
recommended that the brush be used
when steaming delicate garments or
when the steamer brush is in direct
contact with the fabric.

To attach the brush, ensure the garment
steamer is disconnected from the power
and in an upright position. With the lip of
the fabric brush at the bottom, clip the
brush onto the steam plate. (See Fig. 3).

To remove the fabric brush, ensure that
the garment steamer is disconnected
from the power, is in an upright position
and has been allowed to cool.

Hold the lip and the top of the fabric
brush and pull the attachment away
from the steamer head (See Fig. 4).
Be careful of any residual heat when
handling the unit.

Fig. 4

NOTE: Only use th e attachment s

provid ed with thi s garment
steamer.

CAUTION: Always u nplug
and coo l down t he
garment steamer before
attaching or detaching
the fabric brush.

Fig. 3

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Using Your Kambrook Garment Steamer continued

Operating the Garment
Steamer

To begin steaming, ensure that there
is sufficient water in the water tank
and the water tank is correctly fitted
onto the steamer body. Plug the
power outlet cord into a 230V or 240V
power outlet and turn on. The power /
heating light will illuminate to indicate
the garment steamer is on. Allow
the garment steamer to heat for at
least 2 minutes before commencing
steaming.

CAUTION: The garment
stea mer ge nera tes hi gh
temperatures of steam.
Do not to uch th e steam
head. Make su re the
stea mer is f acin g away
from you i n an upright
position.

To operate the garment steamer,
simply hold the steamer securely
around the steamer body with one
hand and use your index finger to
press the steam trigger to activate the
steam (See Fig. 5).

The Kambrook SwiftSteam Garment
Steamer is easy to use and is perfect
for removing wrinkles and creases
from garments and curtains as well
as refreshing furnishing fabrics. The
steamer is suitable on any fabric that
is hanging or in an upright position;
that allows the garment steamer to be
move in an up and down motion.

NOTE: The ga rmen t steamer
is des igned to be u sed in a n
upright po sit ion on h angi ng
fabri cs. Do not us e the steamer in
a horizontal position.

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Fig. 5

How to Steam Garments

1. Ensure that there is sufficient
ventilation behind the garment
being steamed; this will prevent
any moisture building up that could
otherwise result in mould or mildew.

2. Check that all pockets are empty
and all cuffs and hems are down.

3. Attach the fabric brush to the
garment steamer head and turn
the steamer on. Allow the garment
steamer to heat for at least
2 minutes before commencing
steaming.

4. Hang the fabric on a hanger and
slightly stretch the fabric to make
the steaming process easier.

5. Once fully heated, hold the
garment steamer with the steam
outlets facing away from you, press,
and hold down the steam trigger.
You will feel slight vibrations and
hear a humming sound while the
garment steamer is steaming; this
is normal.

6. Gently press the fabric brush
against the garment being
steamed. Move the steamer in a
slow up and down motion, across
the whole garment focusing on
creases.

7. Release the steam trigger to stop
generating steam.

CAUTION: If the g arme nt
has metal accessories,
be cau tiou s and do not
hover garment steamer
direc tly over the me tal
as thi s may cause
discolouration.

NOTE: For be st res ult s, gently
stretch the fabric whilst s team ing.

How to Steam Curtains

1. Wash and dry curtains as directed,
according to the fabric type.

2. Hang the curtains and steam as
they are hanging in place.

3. Gently press the fabric brush
against the curtain fabric. Move
the steamer in a slow up and down
motion, focusing on major creases.

4. Lightly stretch the curtain fabric
with one hand while steaming to
assist in removing creases.

5. Release the steam trigger to stop
generating steam.

CAUTION: Do not use the
garment steamer directly
on the body, animals ,
or while wear ing th e
garments.

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Using Your Kambrook Garment Steamer continued

How to Steam Upholstery

The garment steamer can be used to
refresh upholstery and prevent odours
in furniture. Before steaming, test on a
small discreet piece of fabric.

1. Keep the garment steamer in an
upright position and whilst holding
the steam trigger move slowly in
an up and down motion across the
area of the fabric.

2. When steaming cushions, hold in
an upright position and allowed to
dry thoroughly before replacing on
furniture.

NOTE: It is recommended tha t the
fabric brush attachment be used
when steaming delicate fabrics.
This w ill mi nimise the ris k of water
dripping o nto th e garm ent wh ils t
steaming.

NOTE: Always ensu re tha t the re is
sufficie nt water in th e water t ank
of the g arme nt ste amer.

After Each Use

1. Switch off the power at the outlet
and remove the power cord from
the power outlet.

2. Remove the water tank from the
garment steamer body and empty
any remaining water. Replace the
water tank and allow the garment
steamer to cool.

3. Before storing, remove the fabric
brush from the steamer head and
allow to dry.

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Care, Cleaning and Storage

• Remove the fabric brush from the
garment steamer before cleaning
and storing; moisture can build up
between these parts.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaning
agents or solvents.

• Do not place the garment steamer
in water or any other liquid.

• Do not add any perfume, vinegar
or other chemicals to the water
tank.

• Always empty the water tank after
each use. Never store with water
still in the tank.

• Periodically rinse the water tank out
with fresh water.

• To clean the outer surfaces of the
garment steamer, wipe with a
damp cloth and allow to dry before
storing.

• Always ensure the steam outlet
holes are clean, free from scaling
and not blocked.

• Check the hardness of your tap
water before using it in this garment
steamer. Particularly hard water
can cause a build-up of impurities,
which will affect the performance
of this steamer.

• Store the garment steamer on its
heel in a cupboard or bench.

• Do not drop, throw or try to bend
the garment steamer.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the
garment steamer.

• Avoid operating the garment
steamer in humid or moist places.

• Do not place the garment steamer
near a heat source or direct
sunlight.

CAUTION: To prevent
dama ge to th e garm ent
stea mer do n ot use
alkaline cleaning agents
when clean ing, u se a soft
cloth and mild detergent.

CAUTION: Do not use
chem ical s, steel woo l,
metal scouring pads
or abra sive c lean ers to
clea n the ou tsi de of the
garment st ream er or th e
stea m hole p late.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Issue Potential Solution

Garment steamer does not
heat up

Garment steamer is not
producing steam

Water spills from the water tank

• Check the power plug is inserted correctly
into the power outlet.

• Check the power supply is working.

• Check the water level is sufficient.

• Ensure the water tank is connected properly
to the steamer body.

• Ensure the garment steamer has had
enough time to preheat.

• Press the steam trigger more firmly.

• Ensure the steamer is being held in an
upright position.

• Ensure the water level does not exceed the
MAX level marked.

• Ensure the water tank inlet cover is closed
properly.

• Ensure the steamer is being held in an
upright position.

Garment steamer is producing a
loud humming or pumping noise

Garment steamer is not removing
creases easily

Unsure when to use the fabric
brush

Metal attachments and
accessories on garment to be
steamed

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• Check the water level; if it is low, refill the
tank to the MAX level.

• Check the water tank is fully clicked into
place.

• Hold the steamer in an upright position and
stretch the fabric downward. Move slowly
across the fabric and focus on the major
creases.

• Use fabric brush when steaming delicate
fabrics to reduce the risk of water dripping
onto the garment while steaming.

• Use fabric brush when steamer is in direct
contact with fabric.

• Do not use garment steamer directly over
metal.

• Use caution and steam around metal
features.

Notes

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Notes

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Notes

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Kambrook - Australia

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170-180 Bourke Rd
Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

Locked Bag 2000
Botany NSW 1455
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]

www.kambrook.com.au

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue A16

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Auckland 2163
New Zealand
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