GRUNDIG SI 6850 Steam Iron User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: GRUNDIG

SI 6850 Steam Iron

Product Information

The Steam Iron (SI 4850 – SI 6850) is a versatile and easy-to-use appliance that makes ironing clothes a breeze. It features a shock steam function to help remove stubborn wrinkles and a pressing function for crisp results. The iron also has an automatic shut-off feature for added safety. The appliance is available in multiple languages including German, English, Turkish, Spanish, French, Croatian, and Polish. It has a self-cleaning feature for easy maintenance and a drip protection system to prevent leakage during use. The iron comes with a special filter in the water tank to prevent calcium buildup and ensure long-lasting performance.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:
Keep all packaging materials away from children. Remove all packaging materials, stickers, and protective films according to legal regulations before use. Clean all parts before use as described in the “Cleaning and Care” section. Do not pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.

First Use:
Before using the iron, fill the water tank with clean water up to the maximum level. Plug in the appliance and wait for it to heat up. Set the desired temperature and wait for the thermostat warning light to turn off.

Temperature and Steam Settings:
Refer to the temperature and steam setting table provided in the manual to set the appropriate temperature and steam level for different types of fabric. For vertical steaming, do not direct the steam towards people or animals.

Cleaning and Maintenance:
Regularly use the self-cleaning function to clean the inside of the soleplate. Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the iron. To prevent calcium buildup, use only distilled or demineralized water.

Storage:
After use, empty the water tank and store the iron in a dry place.

Technical Specifications

The Steam Iron operates on 220-240V~ 50-60Hz and has a power consumption of 2200W-2600W. It has an insulation class of I and can supply up to 35g/min of steam.

SAFETY

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly prior to using this appliance! Follow all safety instructions in order to avoid damages due to improper use!
Keep the instruction manual for future reference. Should this appliance be given to a third party, then this instruction manual must also be handed over.

Use this appliance for its intended purpose only.
Use this appliance indoors only. Do not use it in the bathroom or outside.
No liability is accepted for damages resulting from incorrect usage or improper handling of the appliance.
Do not leave this appliance unattended while it is in use. Extreme caution is advised when using it near children and persons who are restricted in their physical, sensory or mental abilities.
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 made by children without supervision.
Never operate or place any part of this appliance on or near hot surfaces such as a gas burner, electric hotplate or heated oven.
Do not dismantle the appliance under any circumstance. No liability is accepted for damages caused by improper use.
Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet applicable safety standards, thus if the appliance or power cord is damaged, it must be repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre to avoid any dangers. Faulty or unqualified repair work may be dangerous and cause risk to the user.
Never use this appliance with damp or wet hands.
Only use the original accessories or those that are recommended by the manufacturer.
Danger of suffocation! Keep all packaging materials away from children.
Remove all packaging materials, labels and protective foil and dispose of them according to the applicable legal regulations.
Clean all parts prior to usage as described in the section “Cleaning and care“.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
Make sure that your local power supply corresponds to the information on the rating plate. The only way to disconnect the appliance from the power supply is to pull the power plug out of the power outlet.
For additional protection, this appliance should be connected to a household residual current device with a rating of no more than 30 mA. Consult your electrician for advice.
Dry off the appliance and all accessories prior to connecting it to a power supply and prior to attaching the accessories.
Make sure you do not accidentally trip on the power cord when the appliance is in use.
Position the appliance in such a way that the power plug is always accessible.
Never touch the power plug with damp or wet hands.
Unplug the appliance before each cleaning and when the appliance is not in use.
Do not squeeze or bend the power cord and do not rub it on sharp edges in order to prevent any damage.
Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.
Do not disconnect the plug by pulling on the cord.
Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance. Use the provided cord wrap to store the cord.
Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
Do not submerge the appliance, the power cord or the power plug in water or in any other liquid.
Only clean this appliance with a slightly damp cloth.
Always keep hair, clothing and other objects away from the appliance while it is in use in order to prevent injury and damages.
Warning Danger of Burns! Do not touch the hot soleplate. Do not lean over the iron while it is in use. Heat will rise from the appliance during usage! Only touch the iron by the handle.
If this appliance falls, if water leaks or other defects occur, it must be inspected and repaired by an authorised specialist.
Do not use this appliance until the defect has been repaired.
Do not iron over zippers, metal buttons or other metal parts, as this could damage the soleplate.
To ensure safe operation of the appliance, do not modify the safety features in any way.
Never point the hot soleplate towards people, animals or electrical devices whilst steam is being emitted.
Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
After use, always let the iron cool down completely in a location out of reach of children and persons who are restricted in their physical, sensory or mental abilities. Wait until the appliance has completely cooled down before storing it away.
The iron must not be left unattended. An unattended, hot iron can result in burn injuries!
The plug must be removed from the socketoutlet before the water tank is filled with water.
The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Exercise care when handling.
The bottom plate and its surrounding area can be overheated. Touching hot surface may cause burns. For this reason, pay special attention not to touch hot surfaces during or after using the device.
Warning of hot surfaces.

OVERVIEW

SI 6850 Steam Iron 1

GRUNDIG focusses on contractually agreed social working conditions with fair wages for both internal employees and suppliers. We also attach great importance to the efficient use of raw materials with continuous waste reduction of several tonnes of plastic every year. Furthermore, all our accessories are available for at least 5 years. For a future worth living.

Control and parts

See the figure on page 3.

A Power cable
B Iron base plate
C Water tank
D Thermostat indicator and Auto-Off light
E Temperature adjustment knob
F Soleplate
G Water spray nozzle
H Water refill lid
I Steam adjustment / Self- Clean button
J Water spraying button
K Shock steam button

OPERATION

Intended use
This appliance is intended only for household use and ironing; it is not suitable for professional use.

Initial use
Prior to initial use, fill twice and vaporize to remove the manufacturing residues. Meanwhile, use shock steam button K frequently.

Note
You can smell a mild odour or see white sediments coming out of the soleplate holes. After performing vaporizing process twice, such odours and sediments will disappear. Also water droplets may form within the water reservoir; this is normal.

Refilling the water reservoir

Note: Your appliance is designed for use with tap water. If your tap water is excessively hard, we recommend you to use a mixture of tap water with potable water.

Setting the temperature
Notes:

After the appliance is plugged in, set the temperature according to the type of your fabric by turning the temperature adjustment knob

in clockwise direction.
Thermostat indicator light
will light up.

When the appliance reaches the set temperature, thermostat indicator light D will turn off and the appliance is ready to use.

Temperature and steam settings table

When setting the temperature of the appliance, consider the following table.

Fabric Type	Temperature control	Temperautre requirement
Silk	•	Low temperature
Wool	••	Medium temperature
Cotton, linen	•••	High temperature
Linen – Jean	Max	High temperature

Notes

If you don’t know the fabric of your garment, first iron an invisible part of your garment and determine a correct ironing temperature for it.
In order to prevent the bright stains that may form on the synthetic fabrics such as silk, iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Do not use the water spraying feature in order to prevent the stain formation.

Warning

Before ironing first check the label of the garment.

Steam ironing

Warning

For ironing with steam, temperature adjustment knob should be between “ “ and “max” position.
Turn the steam adjustment button to desired steam level.
Steam is produced as soon as the iron in held horizontally.

Shock steam Warning

Wait for a few seconds before pressing the shock steam button K again. Pressing the button repeatedly may cause water come through the soleplate F together with steam.
At the start of ironing, the first few presses may not produce shock steam. To produce shock steam, temperature knob should be at “ ” or higher position.
In order to use the shock steam feature the thermostat indicator light should be turned off.
Vertical steam Warning
Hold the appliance 1530 cm away from the garment and curtains.
During the ironing if the thermostat indicator light D turns on, before proceeding with the shock steam process wait for the light to turn off.
Never direct this steam to people or pets.

Spraying water

Note
You can easily remove creases using the water spraying feature

Dry ironing
In order to make dry ironing, set the steam setting button I to the OFF position.

Note
Having water in the appliance would be advantageous; you may use the water spraying button J when necessary.

Anti-dripping system

This iron is equipped with drip stop function: the iron automatically stops steaming when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. With the antidripping system, you can perfectly iron even the most delicate fabrics.

SI 6850 Steam Iron 2

Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off)

Notes

In case of automatic turn off the autooff light D flashes.
If the appliance is moved in horizontal position it will be turned on.
It may take 60 seconds for the soleplate F to reach the previously set temperature.

Cleaning Warning

When you are finished with ironing, unplug the appliance. You can drain the water in the reservoir by opening the refill lid H and tilting the iron to the front.
Do not use gasoline, solvent and abrasive cleaning agents or hard brush to clean the appliance.

Anti-Calc system

A special filter inside the water tank softens the water and prevents scale buildup in the soleplate. The filter is permanent and does not need replacing.
Self clean

Note
The selfcleaning feature cleans inside the soleplate, removing impurities. We recommend using it every 10 15 days.

Storage

If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, store it carefully.

Before lifting the appliance unplug it and then let it cool completely.
Empty the water reservoir.
Keep the appliance and its accessories in their original packages.
Store it in a cool, dry place.
Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

Handling and transportation

During handling and transportation, carry the appliance in its original packaging. The packaging of the appliance protects it against physical damages.
Do not place heavy loads on the appliance or the packaging. The appliance may be damaged.
Dropping the appliance will render it nonoperational or cause permanent damage.

Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to an official collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was puchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Compliance with RoHS Directive
The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

Technical data

	SI 4850	SI 6850
Voltage	220 240 V~ 50 60 Hz
Power consumption	2200 W	2200

2600 W

Shock steam amount| up to 140 g/min| up to 150 g/ min
Continuous amount of steam| up to 25 g/min| up to 35 g/ min
Insulation

class

| I

Technical and design modification rights are reserved.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Although the appliance is plugged in, soleplate F does not heat up.
The appliance may be connected improperly. >>> Check the plug and power cable A of the appliance. Temperature adjustment knob E may be at the Min. position.

Turn the temperature adjustment knob in the clockwise direction up to the steam sign.

The appliance does not generate steam.
The water reservoir may not have enough water. >>> Fill the water reservoir with water up to Max level. Steam setting button I may be at without-steam position. >>> Switch the steam setting button to the steam position.

Shock Steam – Vertical Steam does not function.
These functions may have been used too frequently in a very short period of time. >>> Keep ironing at a horizontal position and wait for a while before using the shock steam function again. >>> Soleplate F may not be hot enough. Turn the Temperature adjustment knob E in the clockwise direction up to the steam sign. Seat the appliance in a vertical position and wait for the soleplate to heat up.

Water drops fall down onto the fabric during ironing.
You may not have securely closed the water refill lid H . >>> Close the water refill lid securely. You may be using the shock steam at temperature level • or Increase the temperature level

During ironing, sediments and residues fall down from the soleplate F .
If the water you use for your appliance is too hard, such sediments may form.

Use the self-clean function for once or a few times. For the subsequent ironings fill the water reservoir of the appliance with a mixture of tap water and potable water.

The appliance drops water after it cools down or stored.
You may have left the appliance on a horizontal position while there is water in its reservoir. >>> Empty the water reservoir

Stains at the soleplate F .
Wet garments might have been ironed and the soleplate F has had lime stains.