●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.
●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
1Place 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.
2Fit 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
1Unscrew the boiler cap by turning anticlockwise.
2Use 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.
●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.
●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.
3Switch off and unplug the steam station and wait 5 minutes.
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