Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK
www.kenwoodworld.com
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IC400 series
IC450 series
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safety
Never unscrew the boiler cap whilst
the unit is pressurised. Steam will
shoot out and burn you.
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Don’t get burnt by the iron’s steam,
hot water, soleplate or iron rest.
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Keep children away from the steam
station. And make sure they can’t
grab the cords and pull the steam
station down.
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Trailing cords are a hazard, keep
them out of the way to prevent
accidents.
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Never iron clothes being worn.
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Never put the steam station, cord or
plug in liquid – you could get an
electric shock.
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Always switch off and unplug the
steam station before removing the
boiler cap and filling with water.
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Don’t let the power and steam
supply cords touch hot parts.
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During ironing pauses and after use
always place the iron flat on the iron
rest of the steam station.
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Never leave the steam station on
unattended.
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Never use a damaged steam station.
Get it checked or repaired: see
‘service and customer care’.
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Do not use the steam station if it has
been dropped, or if there are any
visible signs of danger or it is
leaking.
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Don’t touch the appliance with wet
or damp hands.
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Always unplug the steam station
when not in use and allow to cool
before moving or cleaning.
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It is extremely dangerous to direct
the steam towards people or
animals.
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Only use water with this appliance.
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During use, the steam station must
be stable and used in a horizontal
position.
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This 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.
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Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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Only use the appliance for its
intended domestic use. Kenwood
will not accept any liability if the
appliance is subject to improper use,
or failure to comply with these
instructions.
before plugging in
Make sure your electricity supply is
the same as the one shown on the
underside of the steam station.
Important – UK only
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The wires in the cord are coloured
as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth,
Blue = Neutral,
Brown = Live.
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The appliance must be protected by
a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED.
Note:
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For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
cover MUST be refitted when
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
is lost then the plug must not be
used until a replacement can be
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
identified by colour and a
replacement may be obtained from
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
(see Service).
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If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
must be DESTROYED
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
hazard may arise if an unwanted
non-rewireable plug is inadvertently
inserted into a 13A socket outlet.
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This iron complies with European
Economic Community Directive
89/336/EEC.
before using for the first time
1Remove all packaging and any
stickers or labels.
2Wind excess cord around the base
of the steam station.
3Test the iron on an old cloth to make
sure the soleplate and boiler are
clean. We recommend that you
allow steam to disperse by pressing
the steam button in order to release
any residues that may have built up
during the manufacturing process.
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Repeat step 3 after prolonged
periods of storage.
know your Kenwood
steam station
lock for continuous steam
steam button
temperature control with
indicator light
soleplate
funnel
boiler cap
cord cactus locations
steam supply cord
cord storage
variable steam control
low water indicator light
on/off button
ready to steam indicator light
iron rest
power supply cord
cord cactus
using your steam station
1 Place the steam station on the
support of the ironing board or any
other stable surface nearby with the
iron sitting on the iron rest. Make sure
the steam station is unplugged and
that the power and steam supply
cords are unrolled and not kinked.
2 Fit the cord cactus into one of the
cord cactus locations. Place the
steam supply cord into one of the
grooves on the other end of the cord
cactus. This will keep the cord in an
upright position.
filling with water
1 Unscrew the boiler cap by turning
anticlockwise.
2 Use the funnel to fill the boiler.
Maximum capacity when empty is
0.9 l. Take care not to overfill if the
steam station contains water.
3Refit the cap, don’t overtighten.
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Filtered water is best as it reduces
limescale, prolonging the life of your
steam station (Kenwood water filters
are widely available). Alternatively
use 50% tap water and 50% distilled
water.
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Do not add anything else to the
water such as water from clothes
driers, scented water, water from
refrigerators, air conditioners,
batteries, bottled mineral water or
rain water. These contain organic
waste or mineral elements that
become concentrated when heated
and cause spitting, brown staining or
premature wear to the steam station.
refilling the boiler
The red low water indicator light will
glow when the boiler requires filling.
NEVER UNSCREW THE
BOILER CAP AS LONG AS THE
BOILER IS UNDER PRESSURE.
Carry out the following procedure to
release the pressure:-
1Press the steam button until the
steam stops coming out - this may
take several minutes, then release
the steam button.
2Wait until the red low water indicator
light comes on, then press the
steam button again to release any
residual steam.
3 Switch off and unplug the steam
station and wait 5 minutes.
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4 VERY SLOWLY unscrew the boiler
cap. If any steam is heard, stop
unscrewing the cap and wait until all
the steam has gone. Once all the
steam has gone continue to slowly
unscrew the cap.
5 Use the funnel provided and slowly
refill the boiler by pouring the water
down the side of the funnel. Take
care not to overfill.
6 Screw the boiler cap back on until it
is completely tight.
7 Plug in the appliance. Wait for the
green ready to steam light to glow,
this indicates that the steam station
is ready for use.
important
Never unscrew the boiler cap whilst
the appliance is connected to the
power supply and whilst there is
pressure inside the boiler.
Never unscrew the boiler cap during
ironing.
choosing the right
temperature
Follow the clothes label advice.
Match the dots on the label to the
dots on the temperature control. If
there’s no label, here’s a guide on
which temperature to choose:
hints
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Start on clothes needing the lowest
temperature, then work upwards.
(This lowers the risk of burning
something because an iron switched
from ‘hot’ to ‘cool’ takes time to
cool down.)
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For mixed fibres, eg cotton ●●● and
polyester
●, use the lowest suitable
temperature
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If in doubt, start with a low
temperature on a part that won’t be
seen (eg a shirt tail).
setting the temperature
Before switching on the steam
station, make sure that the lock for
continuous steam is in the off
position by firmly pressing the lock
on the left hand side of the iron. This
will ensure that the steam button is
released.
1 Plug the steam station into the
power supply.
2 Switch on, the blue light will glow.
3Turn the temperature control to the
temperature you want, the light
under the control will glow. When the
iron reaches the set temperature, the
light will go out. (During ironing, this
light will go on and off as your iron
maintains the right temperature.)
dry ironing
Follow the procedure above for
setting the temperature.
Care should be taken not to press
the steam button.
steam ironing
1 Make sure there is water in the
boiler. Plug into the power supply
and switch on.
2Turn the temperature control to the
desired setting. For best results
when steaming we recommend that
the temperature control should be
set to .
It is possible to vary the amount of
steam produced. If the iron is set to
● move the variable steam control to
the left for minimum steam. If
●● is
selected move the variable steam
control to the middle and if
●●● is
selected move the variable control to
the right for maximum steam.
3Wait until the green ready to steam
light glows indicating that the correct
pressure has been reached. This
takes about 8 minutes. (Also wait
until the temperature control
indicator light has gone off.)
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During ironing the light will turn on
and off - this is normal and indicates
steam is generated in the boiler.
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4 Before starting to iron or if you have
not used the steam function for a
few minutes or if you have recently
cleaned the steam station, hold the
iron away from your ironing and
press the steam button several
times. This will enable any cold
water condensed in the pipes etc.,
to be removed from the steam
circuit.
5To produce steam whilst ironing
clothes press the steam button. For
continuous steam, press the steam
button and then press the lock for
continuous steam on the right hand
side of the iron. To stop continuous
steam, press the button on the left
hand side.
When using the steam function, the
green ready to steam indicator light
will go off.
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It is possible to vary the amount of
steam produced. Move the variable
steam control to the right for
maximum steam and to the left for
minimum steam.
6 If you need to refill the boiler during
ironing, follow carefully the
instructions given under ‘refilling the
boiler’.
NEVER UNSCREW THE
BOILER CAP AS LONG AS THE
BOILER IS UNDER PRESSURE.
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The red warning light will glow
indicating that the level of water in
the tank is low.
hints
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Wool and velvet. Guide the iron 2 cm
above the fabric, depressing the steam
button. The power of steam smoothes
away creases and revitalises the fabric.
Do not pull the fabric.
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Vertical ironing – suits, dresses and
curtains are smoothed, renewed and
put into shape again while they are
hanging (see next page).
PTFE soleplate
(model IC450 only)
The soleplate can be fitted when
ironing delicate items such as silk.
Follow the instructions given on the
packaging and keep them handy for
future use. Always take care when
fitting, particularly if the iron is hot.
If the soleplate (Kenwood model
ICSP01) is not included in pack it
can be purchased separately by
calling 0870 2413653 quoting part
number KW675439.
steaming the creases out of
curtains, hanging clothes,
wall hangings
1Make sure there is water in the
boiler.
2Turn the temperature control to
.
3 When the green ready to steam light
glows pull the material slightly with
one hand: hold the iron upright with
the other.
4Tilt the iron forwards, then move it
down the material, pressing the
steam button.
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Never steam clothes being worn.
Keep your hands away from the
steam and soleplate.
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Always ensure that the iron is facing
away from the user and/or others
when vertical steaming.
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For material other than linen or
cotton, keep the iron off the material
to avoid burning it.
care and cleaning
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Always switch off, unplug and allow
to cool before cleaning or storing.
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There is no need to empty the boiler
unless you intend to leave the steam
station unused for a long period of
time.
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the outside
soleplate
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Don’t scratch the outside by ironing
anything hard eg zips.
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To remove minor remains of material
stuck to the soleplate, rub
lengthways with a soft, damp, nonmetallic cleaning pad.
casing
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Wipe with a damp cloth.
the inside
important
To extend the life of your steam
station and to avoid a build up of
scale, it is essential that you rinse
out the boiler after every 10 refills or
once a month. If you live in a hard
water area increase the frequency of
cleaning. Do not use chemical
descaling agents or vinegar as they
may damage your appliance.
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Before removing the boiler cap
always ensure the steam station has
been depressured (see page 3).
1 Fill the boiler with fresh water, rinse
then empty.
2 Always add 500ml water direct to
the boiler after cleaning to prevent
damaging the steam station.
service and customer
care
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If the cord is damaged it must, for
safety reasons, be replaced by
KENWOOD or an authorised
KENWOOD repairer.
UK
If you need help with:
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using your steam station
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servicing or repairs (in or out of
guarantee)
call Kenwood customer care on
023 9239 2333. Have your
model number ready – it’s on
the underside of your steam station.
spares and attachments
call 0870 2413653
other countries
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Contact the shop where you bought
your steam station.
guarantee (UK only)
If your steam station goes wrong
within one year from the date you
bought it, we will repair or replace it
free of charge provided:
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you have not misused, neglected or
damaged it;
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it has not been modified (unless by
Kenwood);
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it is not second-hand;
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it has not been used commercially;
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you have not fitted a plug incorrectly;
and
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you supply your receipt to
show when you bought it.
This guarantee does not affect your
statutory rights.
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