UK
KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH1281-04/07-V1
Steam Iron KH 1281
Operating Manual
KH 1281
KH 1281
Content Page
Basic Safety Instructions 4
Proper use 5
Before the First Use 5
Operating Elements 5
Operation 6
Plugging In and Ironing 6
Steam Ironing 6
Ironing with Steam Spray 6
Setting the Steam Iron Temporarily Aside 6
Putting the Steam Iron Away After Use 7
Drip-Stop Function 7
Cleaning 7
Troubleshooting 7
Technical Data 8
Disposal 8
Warranty and service 8
Importer 8
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first
time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass this booklet on to whoever
might acquire the appliance at a future date.
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Steam Iron
Basic Safety Instructions
Risk of Burning!
• Grasp the steam iron only by the
handle when the iron is hot.
• Keep the steam iron out of reach
of children. Never let children use
the steam iron.
• Never hold your hand over the steam
spray or on hot metal parts.
• You may not open the filler opening
of the water reservoir while the iron
is in use. Allow the steam iron to cool
down first and remove the power
plug from the power socket.
Fire Hazard!
• Never leave the steam iron unattended when it is hot or switched on.
• Only ever store the steam iron away
once it has cooled down.
• Only ever iron with the temperature settings instructed by the care instructions
for the material. You could otherwise
cause damage to the material. If you
do not know the care instructions, start
with the lowest temperature setting.
• Grasp the steam iron only by the
handle when the iron is hot.
• Never let children use the steam iron.
Danger of Electrocution!
• The mains voltage at the mains socket
must match that shown on the rating
plate on the device.
• If the connection lead or device does
not work perfectly or is damaged, have it examined and repaired immediately at the service centre.
• 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.
• Only pull on the power plug and
never on the cord.
• Never bend (kink) or crush the power
cord. Arrange it in such a way that it
can not come into contact with hot
surfaces and such that no-one can
step on it or trip over it.
• Always remove the power plug from
the power socket after every use and
when cleaning or filling.
• Always unroll the power cord fully
before switching on and do not use
an extension cord.
• Never touch the cord or the power
plug with wet hands.
• Under no circumstances should you
submerge the steam iron in any liquid
or let any liquid into the device casing
of the steam iron. You should never
expose the appliance to moisture or
use the device outside. Should any
liquid get into the appliance casing,
remove the power plug immediately
from the power socket and have the
appliance repaired by qualified technicians.
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• Never use the steam iron near water
in the bathtub, shower, wash basin or
other vessels. Nearby water presents
a danger, even when the appliance is
switched off.
• You may never open the steam iron
casing. Have the defect steam iron
repaired by qualified technicians.
Important!
• Should the care instructions for a
clothing article not mention ironing,
(Symbol ), you should not iron that
clothing article. You could otherwise
cause damage to the clothing article.
• You may only fill the water reservoir
with tap water. You will otherwise
damage the steam iron.
• You may not clean the steam iron
with solvents, alcohol or abrasive
cleaning agents. You could otherwise cause damages.
Proper use
The steam iron is strictly intended for
ironing clothes. You may only use the
iron in a closed room and in the private
household. All other use is deemed improper use.
Before the First Use
• Remove the steam iron from the
packaging.
• Remove all stickers and films from
the steam iron and the gliding sole .
• Plastic bags can present a danger.
To avoid any danger of suffocation,
keep this bag away from babies and
children.
• Plug the power plug into a power
socket of 230 V~/50 Hz.
• Hold the steam iron horizontally.
• Set the temperature control to
the position "MAX“.
• Heat the steam iron for several
minutes on the highest setting.
• Iron on a piece of scrap material to
remove any possible unclean patches
from the gliding sole.
Operating Elements
Figure 1
Movable cable guide
Temperature control light
Standing foot
Gliding sole
Water nozzle
Filler opening for the water reservoir
Steam amount control
Button for the steam spray
Button for water fog
Temperature control
Handle
Measuring cup
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Operation
Filling with Tap Water
• When it is cool, place the steam iron
in a horizontal position on its gliding
sole .
• Open the filler opening for the water
reservoir .
• Fill the reservoir with tap water using
the measuring cup , at most to the
"MAX" marking.
• Close the water reservoir filler opening , making sure it "clicks" shut.
Plugging In and Ironing
Dry ironing without steam is possible
at all temperatures, steam ironing is
only possible from setting 2 (••).
• Plug the power plug into a power
socket of 230 V~/50 Hz.
Important!
Should the care instructions for an
article of clothing not mention ironing,
(Symbol ), you should not iron that
clothing article. You could otherwise
cause damage to the clothing article.
The control light for the temperature
lights up. When the control light
goes out, the chosen temperature has
been reached.
• Wait until the temperature control
light goes out.
• To moisten the material, press the
button for the water fog .
This function is suitable for very dry,
crumpled or creased materials.
Steam Ironing
• Set the steam control to the
desired steam strength setting.
Ironing with Steam Spray
The steam spray is especially suited to
smoothing places in the laundry that
are difficult to access.
• Raise the steam iron a little way.
• Press the steam spray button to
release the steam spray .
• Check the care instructions on the
labels of the clothing article whether
and at which temperature the clothing article may be ironed.
• Set the appropriate temperature setting with the temperature control .
Setting the Steam Iron Temporarily
Aside
Fire Hazard!
Never leave the steam iron unattended
when it is hot or switched on.
• Set the temperature control to
the position "MIN“.
• Only put the steam iron down on
its standing foot , fig. 2.
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Putting the Steam Iron Away
After Use
• Remove the power plug from the
power socket.
• Empty the water reservoir and clean
the gliding sole .
• Place the cool steam iron horizontally
on a soft, clean base.
Drip-Stop Function
In conventional steam irons, it is possible
that at too low ironing temperature water begins to trickle from the base of the
iron. However, this iron possesses a new
technical feature, namely the DRIP-STOP
function, to switch off steam. The iron
automatically switches off the steam
ejection at low temperatures. A “CLICK”
noise is heard when this happens.
Using the temperature rotary controller
, set the required temperature.
Steam generation will continue as soon
as this temperature level is reached.
Cleaning
Self-cleaning function
• Fill the water container up to the
marking MAX.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
• Set the temperature regulator
to the position MAX.
• Let the iron warm up till the control
light cuts off and lights up again.
• Hold the iron horizontally over a
trap vessel.
• Set the steam regulator to SelfClean position and hold it in this position. Now steam and boiling water will
start emerging from the steam escape
holes at the base of the iron. Any dirt,
if present, will get washed out.
• Release the steam regulator as
soon as the water in the water
container is used up.
• To ensure that no water remains in
the steam chamber, dry the base of
the iron thoroughly. For this purpose,
wipe the base of the iron a few times
on a towel or an old cloth.
• Allow the iron to cool down before
storing it away.
Note: The effect of the self-cleaning
function can diminish after extended
usage of the iron. We therefore
recommend the addition of decalcification agent into the water tank.
Casing
• Clean the casing only with a soft
dry cloth.
• Do not use aggressive or chemical
cleaning agents.
Metal Parts
• Clean the metal parts with a cloth
slightly moistened with water and a
mild, non-foaming cleaning agent.
Troubleshooting
The steam iron puts out only little or
no steam
The water reservoir in the steam iron is
empty. Fill the water reservoir with tap
water (see "Filling with Tap Water“).
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The steam iron does not get hot
The steam iron is not plugged in or not
switched on. Plug the power plug into
the power socket and set the temperature
control to the desired temperature.
The steam iron is defect. Have the defect
steam iron repaired by qualified
technicians.
Technical Data
Power Supply Voltage: 230 V~/50 Hz
Power: 1200 W
Disposal
Do not dispose of the device in
normal domestic waste.
Dispose of the device over a registered
waste disposal firm or through your
communal waste disposal facility.
Observe the currently valid regulations.
In case of doubt, consult your waste
disposal facility.
Importer
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
Dispose of the packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
Warranty and service
The warranty conditions and service
address can be found on the enclosed
warranty card.
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