CAUTION: INITIAL USE:
•Now press the steam jet button (2) for at least 1 minute or until steam comes out of the soleplate of the iron. This time is needed for the steam to reach the iron.
NOTE on Steam Ironing:
If the temperature control is set to less than „• •“, the production of steam is prevented.
Vertical Steam
This can be used to produce a jet of steam in a vertical direction.
WARNING:
Never point the steam jet at other people. Danger of burns.
Hang your laundry on a clothes hanger and move the iron to approximately
How can I replenish the water during operation?
Refill with water before the tank is completely empty.
•Place the iron on the rest (6).
•Set the temperature control to „MIN“.
•Remove the mains plug from the socket.
•In order to remove the tank, press the RELEASE but- ton below the water tank.
•Remove the lime filter cartridge.
•Fill the tank up to the maximum mark. Do not over- fill!
•Reinsert the lime filter cartridge and push the tank back into the base.
•You can now continue ironing.
When you have finished
•Now you can start ironing. Always turn the tempera- ture control to „MIN“ after use and remove the mains plug (the control lamp in the handle goes off).
•Remove the mains plug from the socket.
•Empty the water tank.
•Allow the device to cool down before you put it away.
Cleaning
WARNING:
•Always remove the mains lead before cleaning!
•Wait until the machine has cooled down completely.
•Under no circumstances should you immerse the device in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or fire.
CAUTION:
•Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.
•Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
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•Clean the casing with a slightly damp cloth.
•Clean the sole plate and the rest with a slightly damp cloth.
•Any residual water can remain in the water tank, but should be poured out if it has been in the tank for a prolonged period.
Troubleshooting
Fault | Possible Cause | Remedy |
Device does | Faulty mains | Try another socket |
not work | socket |
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Loud noises | The tank is empty | Check the tank |
during steam |
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operation |
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The device | Is the electric cir- | Check the house |
suddenly stops | cuit overloaded? | fuse |
working during |
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operation |
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Technical Data
Model: | DBS 5558 |
Power supply: | 230 V, 50 Hz |
Power consumption: | 2200 W |
Protection class: | I |
Maximum filling quantity of the water tank:. | ........1.7 litres |
Net weight: | 3.6 kg |
This device has been tested according to all relevant cur- rent CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.
Subject to technical changes without prior notice!
Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol
Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.
Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.
This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect dis- posal on the environment and human health.
This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.
Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.