Lakeland 24191 Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

SONIC

JEWELLERY CLEANER

Model: 24191

LAKELAND SONIC JEWELLERY CLEANER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Sonic Jewellery Cleaner.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before you use your machine and keep

it in a safe place for future reference.
Ultrasonic cleaning is used by professional jewellers and opticians. Millions of tiny bubbles

are created when ultrasonic sound is passed through water. These tiny bubbles gently
clean your jewellery and valuables, bringing them back to their original sparkle, without
using harsh chemicals.

Lakeland is a family-owned, award-winning business that continues to deliver the same
excellent quality, exceptional customer care and value for money that it did when we set
up the company in the 1960s.

Our products are carefully selected and rigorously tested to meet our high standards, so
you can be assured that any product you purchase will be easy-to-use and highly durable.

CONTENTS

Product features .............................................................................................................. 3

Safety cautions .............................................................................................................4-5

Hints and tips for cleaning before you start ..................................................................6-7

Instructions for use ......................................................................................................8-9

Using the accessories ...................................................................................................10

Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................11

Recyling your electricals ................................................................................................. 12

Electrical connections ...............................................................................................12-13

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON button

2. Timer display - shows the selected cycle time

3. Set button - selects the cycle time

4. OFF button

5. Lid

6. View window

7. Stainless steel tank

8. Housing

9. Plug and cord

ACCESSORIES

1. Inner basket

2. Watch holder

3. Disc holder

4. Tarnish removal cloth

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SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should only be used as
described in this instruction book.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children
unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• DO NOT attempt to remove any screws or panels. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.

• DO NOT use this appliance if the lead or plug is damaged. If the lead is damaged it
must be replaced with a special lead, contact the Lakeland customer care team on
015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. DO NOT operate the
unit next to heat sources such as radiators.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
cleaning the appliance. To disconnect, turn the socket to “off” and remove the plug
from the mains socket.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.

• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
unit in water or other liquids. Do not use or store the product near water or a sink.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

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• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for cleaning jewellery as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of directives 04/108/EC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 06/95/EC (Safety of Domestic Electrical Appliances).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may
be dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of
babies and children. These bags are not toys.

• Never operate the unit when empty - damage may occur. Keep the unit unplugged
before filling. DO NOT use boiling water as damage to the unit may occur. DO NOT
exceed the “MAX” marking on the inside of the tank. Always unplug the unit
immediately after use and before emptying the liquid.

• DO NOT fill the tank with abrasives or corrosive chemicals. Never use acids, solvents or
alcohol as these are not suitable for use in this cleaner and will invalidate the warranty.
Repeated cleaning cycles will enhance the cleaning effect.

• Never leave the unit unattended when it is switched on. Always unplug and empty the
unit after using and when left overnight.

• Using tap water is sufficient. Purified water or distilled water has the same cleaning
effect as regular tap water for ultrasonic cleaning.

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HINTS AND TIPS FOR CLEANING BEFORE YOU START

JEWELLERY

• Use to clean gold, silver, metal jewellery such as necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets,
watch chains etc.

• Do not use the cleaner for porous stones such as pearls.

• Use the watch stand to hold the stones out of the water when cleaning the metal.

• Use to clean hawksbill, pearl, emerald, ivory, coral, agate. Items may change colour or
brightness could be lost during the ultrasonic process.

DELICATE ITEMS

• Do not place delicate items directly in the stainless steel tank of the cleaner as this may
cause minor scratching.

• Place them inside the basket before immersing in the tank.

• Do not place items too close together to prevent scratching.

WATCHES

• Use to clean watch chains and waterproof wristwatches.

• Watches must be fully waterproof (30m or more).

• For watches that are not waterproof, the Watch Stand can be used to hold the watch
face above the water.

GLASSES AND SUNGLASSES

• The coating on some spectacle lenses can exhibit hairline cracking during ultrasonic
cleaning. If in doubt check with your optician before cleaning such items.

• When cleaning spectacles, ensure the lenses are free from any objects and are facing
upwards.

• Some spectacles are not suitable for ultrasonic cleaning because the frames are made
from porous materials, tortoiseshell or hawksbill frame. If you have any doubts, consult
the supplier of the spectacles or Lakeland before placing them in the ultrasonic cleaner.

LARGE ITEMS

If the item is too large to fit completely in the tank, you can use the cleaner with the item
partly immersed with the lid open. Ensure that the MAX marking is not exceeded when
immersing the item.

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YOU CAN ALSO CLEAN:

Toiletry items- Electric toothbrush heads, electric shaver heads, razor blades, combs,
toothbrushes, dentures, etc.

Office equipment- Printer heads, printer cartridges, fountain pen nibs, wax or rubber
stamps, etc.

CDs, DVDs – Any CD, VCD, DVD - pre-recorded or CD-R/RW.
Metal items- metal cutlery, old coins, metal badges, valves, machine nozzles, small metal

parts, etc.

• Ultrasonic cleaning is not suitable for metal objects that have been soldered as the tiny
bubbles will dislodge any unsolid soldering or bindings. Any cracked electro plating
will be enlarged after cleaning.

• Cracks in ceramic, camera filters or laminated glasses will be enlarged by ultrasonic
cleaning. (It won’t happen if the item is in perfect condition).

IMPORTANT NOTES

• If there is any danger of scratching, place your belongings in the supplied plastic

basket before immersing in the tank. Unavoidably, the tray absorbs some of the
ultrasonic energy, which may slightly reduce the effectiveness of the cleaning.
If the item is not at risk of damage from vibrations against the stainless steel tank
then take out the tray for a stronger clean.

• The use of SOLVENTS or ALOCHOL in the tank or on any part of the cleaner will

damage your ultrasonic cleaner. Use water only.

• Items that may become discoloured or items with loose parts are not recommended

for ultrasonic cleaning. e.g. textiles, leather products, woodware etc.

• DO NOT put any objects that are porous or not waterproof (e.g. mobile phones)

in the tank for cleaning as damage may occur.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

To avoid causing permanent damage: Never operate the unit without water in the
cleaning tank.

1. Place the item(s) to be cleaned into the tank. If cleaning small
items, place them inside the basket first.

2. Open the lid, using a jug fill the tank with normal, cold or
room temperature tap water. The water must cover your
item/s, but not exceed the MAX marking on the inside of the
tank.

To avoid the possibility of scratches from friction during operation, do not overlap,
overload or stack items. Ensure items are spaced apart.

3. Close the lid and ensure your hands are dry. Plug the cleaner
into the socket and switch on.

4. The display will illuminate and show 180
(180 seconds / No.1, 3 minutes). This is the standard cleaning
time for normal cleaning. If a different time is required, press
the SET button to cycle through the five pre-set time settings
and select your time.

The screen will look like this:

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TIME USE

180 seconds
(3 minutes)

300 seconds
(5 minutes)

480 seconds
(8 minutes)

090 seconds
(1½ minutes)

600 seconds
(10 minutes)

If the cleaning process is repeated several times, the water will become warm.
We recommend waiting 5 minutes between cleans to allow the cleaner to cool.

Standard time for normal cleaning. This time appears automatically
in the time display when the cleaner is switched on.

Recommended for first cleaning of objects that have not been
cleaned for a long time.

Recommended for first cleaning of several objects together.

Recommended for very light soiling or when a second brief cleaning
procedure is required after a longer clean with fresh water.

Recommended for very intense cleaning.
Warning: During a long clean, loose parts, e.g. screws on / in
spectacles, may become detached during the cleaning process.

5. Press the ON button to start cleaning. The tank will illuminate
while the unit is on. The built in timer will count down the
time automatically to 0. Note: During operation the unit

will ‘buzz’, this is normal.

6. When the timer counts down to 000 the unit will
automatically stop and the light will go out. If required,
you can press the OFF button at any time to stop or pause
the cleaning process. Press the ON button again to resume
cleaning and continue the countdown. When cleaning has
finished, you can press the ON button again to repeat the
process if needed.

7. When cleaning is finished switch off and unplug the unit
and open the lid to remove the item. Pour away the water.

EMPTYING THE TANK

• In order to avoid limescale residue, always empty the stainless steel tank and wipe dry
with a fabric or microfibre cloth. We recommend refilling with fresh water after every
cleaning process.

• Always ensure the unit is unplugged when changing the water.

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