SENCOR SSI 0860GD Hand Garment Steamer User Manual

SENCOR SSI 0860GD Hand Garment Steamer

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: SSI 0860GD
• Type: Hand garment steamer
• Power Source: AC Voltage
• Age Recommendation: 8 years and older

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions:
It is crucial to follow the safety instructions provided to ensure safe and proper usage of the hand garment steamer:

• Children under 8 years old should not use the appliance unsupervised.
• Avoid using the steamer if the power cord is damaged; have it repaired by professionals.
• Always disconnect from the power socket when not in use or during maintenance.
• Do not leave the steamer unattended when connected to a power source.
• Keep the steamer away from children and do not let them play with it.

Electrical Safety:
Proper electrical precautions must be taken while using the garment steamer:

• Ensure the voltage matches that of your power socket before connecting.
• Use a properly grounded socket; avoid using extension cords.
• Avoid contact with water or wet hands when the steamer is connected.
• Do not clean or submerge the appliance in water to prevent electrical shock.
• Avoid placing heavy items on the power cord and ensure it is not damaged.
• Disconnect by pulling the plug, not the cord, to prevent damage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can children use the garment steamer?
A: Children aged 8 years and older can use the steamer under supervision.

Q: What should I do if the power cord is damaged?
A: Have it repaired by a professional service center to avoid any risks.

Q: Can I leave the garment steamer unattended when it is powered on?
A: It is advised not to leave the steamer unattended when connected to a power source for safety reasons.

Hand garment steamer

Important safety instructions

READ CAREFULLY AND STORE FOR FUTURE USE.

General warnings

• This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age and older and by persons with physical or mental impairments or by inexperienced persons, if they are properly supervised or have been informed about how to use the product in a safe manner and understand the potential dangers.
• Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance performed by the user must not be performed by unsupervised children.
• In the event that the power cord is damaged, have it repaired at a professional service centre to prevent causing a dangerous situation. It is forbidden to use the appliance if it has a damaged power cord.
• The garment steamer is not intended to be powered using direct-current voltage.
• The garment steamer must not be left without supervision when connected to a power socket.
• Use the garment steamer attentively and carefully because hot water vapour is released.
• Always disconnect the garment steamer from the power socket when leaving it without supervision, when filling up or emptying the water tank, when you have finished using it and before cleaning it.
• The garment steamer must not be used if it has fallen on the floor, exhibits visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
• The garment steamer must not be left within the reach of children younger than 8 years of age, when it is connected to mains electricity or while it is cooling down.

Electrical safety

• Before connecting the garment steamer to a power socket, make sure that the voltage stated on its rating label corresponds to the voltage in your power socket.
• Connect the garment steamer only to a properly grounded socket. Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not touch the garment steamer with wet or damp hands when it is connected to a power socket.
• To avoid potential injury by electrical shock, do not clean the garment steamer under running water, do not spray it with water and do not submerge it in water or any other liquid.
• Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with water, moisture or a hot surface.
• Do not place heavy items on the power cord. Make sure the power cord does not hang over the edge of a table and that it is not touching a hot surface or sharp objects.
• Disconnect the garment steamer from the power socket by gently pulling the plug of the power cord, and not the power cord itself. Otherwise, this could damage the power cord or the socket.
• Do not pull or carry the garment steamer by the power cord.
• To avoid the danger of injury by electrical shock, do not repair the garment steamer yourself or make any adjustments to it. Have all repairs performed at an authorised service centre. By tampering with the product you risk voiding your legal rights arising from unsatisfactory performance or quality warranty.

Safety during use

• The garment steamer is designed for household use. Do not use it in industrial surroundings or outdoors.
• Do not place the garment steamer on or near an electric or gas stove or other sources of heat.
• Never use the garment steamer without a full water tank. Such dry operation could damage the garment steamer.
• Never fill the water tank directly underneath a water tap. Always use the supplied container for filling the water tank.
• Follow the maintenance instructions provided on the label of the garment and set an appropriate temperature for the given material. Otherwise, you could damage the garment. In the event that no instruction for handling are available, start with a non-visible part of the garment, such as for example an inner seam, to test out the effect of the steam.
• Before use, ensure that all the fabrics intended for cleaning are resistant against the high temperature of the steam. Do not clean fine fabrics such as for example silk or velvet without first acquainting yourself with the included information from the manufacturer and performing a small test on a small, less visible part of the garment.
• Never steam garments worn on people or on garments that you are yourself wearing.
• Never direct the steam at people, body parts, animals, plants or any appliances containing electrical components. Direct the steam only at the textile itself.
• Never point the steam at your hands or at metal objects or components.
• Also, do not direct the steam current at toxic substances, acids, solvents, cleaning agents or aggressive substances. Do not direct the steam current at explosive powders or liquids, hydrocarbons, an open flame or extremely hot objects.
• Do not apply the steam at a single location for too long. This could damage the surface being cleaned.
• Between individual uses, the garment steamer must be placed aside on a stable, even and heat-resistant surface.
• During use, do not slide the water tank out of the garment steamer. Allow the garment steamer to cool down first and pull out the power plug from the power socket.
• Do not touch the hot garment steamer head. Otherwise, this could cause burns.
• Prior to cleaning or any other handling of the garment steamer, that you have disconnected from the power socket, allow the garment steamer head to cool down.

User’s manual

• Prior to using this appliance, please read the user’s manual thoroughly, even in cases, when one has already familiarised themselves with previous use of similar types of appliances. Only use the appliance in the manner described in this user’s manual. Keep this user’s manual in a safe place where it can be easily retrieved for future use. In the event that you hand this appliance over to somebody else, make sure to also include this user’s manual.
• Carefully unpack the appliance and take care not to throw away any part of the packaging before you find all its parts. We recommend saving the original cardboard box, packaging material, purchase receipt and responsibility statement of the vendor or warranty card for at least the duration of the legal liability for unsatisfactory performance or quality. In the event of transportation, we recommend that you pack the appliance in the original box from the manufacturer.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

• A1 Garment steamer head

• A2 Start steaming button

• A3 Operating mode selection button

• A4 Water tank (removable)

• A5 Display

• A6 Handle

• A7 Swivel power cord end Limits twisting and tangling of the power cord.

• A8 Brush attachment
  It is suitable for garments, pillows,drapes, blankets, etc.

• A9 Cleaning attachment
  It is suitable for removing fibres,hair, fuzz balls and dirt

• A10 Attachment tip

• A11 Water tank (not shown)

• B1 Automatic shut-off (stand-by mode)
• B2 Strong/intensive steaming
• B3 Fine/gentle steaming
• B4 Steaming turned off
• C1 Filling opening cap
• C2 Maximum water level mark
• C3 Minimum water level mark

PURPOSE OF USE

• This hand garment steamer is ideal for quickly smoothing out creases and folds on garments by the use of steam without the need for an ironing board. Garments can be smoothed out on a coat hanger.
• It will handle social attire and hard-to-iron fabrics, but will also find its use throughout the entire household. It will liven up and smoothen out drapes or straighten out couch covers. It is also able to eliminate undesirable odours and certain forms of dirt.
• Apart from smoothing out/straightening, it can also be used to brush garments or remove fibres, hair, fuzz balls and dirt.
• The appliance is not suitable for small business activity or for industrial applications.

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Before first use, remove all packaging materials including promotional stickers and labels from the appliance. Wipe the garment steamer head A1 with a lightly dampened cloth before first use and then wipe dry.
• Using a dry or lightly dampened cloth, also clean the outer parts of the garment steamer and then wipe it dry.

Attention:
Never submerge the garment steamer in water or any other liquid!

OPERATION

FILLING THE WATER TANK

• The garment steamer is intended to be filled with clean tap water. Limescale deposits may quickly form, if you live in an area with hard or very hard water. Therefore, to extend the lifetime of the garment steamer, it is recommended to mix the tap water with distilled water.

The ratio of distilled water to tap water is as follows:

• 1:1 for medium hard water
• 2:1 for hard water
• 3:1 for very hard water
  Your local water utility will provide information about the water hardness in your area.

Attention:
Never add water softeners, vinegar, starch, descaling agents,perfumes or other additives to the water.
Never fill the water tank past the holes in the garment steamer head. Never submerge the garment steamer in water.

Warning:
Prior to removing, filling and inserting the water tank, the garment steamer must always be disconnected from the power socket!

• Turn the water tank towards the open padlock symbol and slide the water tank out of the body of the garment steamer.

• Fill the included container with water. Tilt open the cap of the filling opening C1 and slowly pour the water from the container into the filling opening of the water tank.
  Make sure that the water level does not rise above the maximum water level mark (MAX) on the water tank. To correctly assess the water level height, place the water tank on a horizontal surface. In the event that you have dripped or poured water on the tank while filling it, then dry it.

• Close the filling opening cap and secure the water tank in the body of the garment steamer by turning it towards the locked padlock symbol.

PREPARING GARMENTS

• Prior to using the garment steamer, always check the recommendations of the manufacturer for garment care on the label. The garment steamer can be used to treat all materials marked with the symbol of the iron, such as synthetic fibres (viscose, polyester), silk, wool, cotton, flax sheets, etc.
• In the event that treatment instructions forbid ironing then you must not straighten
  out the garment using this garment steamer. Otherwise, you could damage the garment.

Attention:
Do not treat leather, velvet, impregnated furniture or steam sensitive materials. This could result in their irreparable damage.

• It is easier to rid garments of creases when you properly spread them out after washing them. Hang the garments on coat hangers so that they have the least amount of creases.

• In the event that you are not sure whether a garment is suitable for straightening out using steam, try out the behaviour of the garment steamer on an old piece of fabric or on a non-visible part of the garment, such as for example an inner seam.

• Hang the garment on a coat hanger. Ensure that there is sufficient free space behind the fabric to enable sufficient air circulation, otherwise dampness could develop.
  Also check that there are no objects sensitive to heat and humidity in the near vicinity of the garment, which could be damaged by steam.

• Check whether the pockets are empty and that cuffs and skirts are turned downwards.

Warning:
Never attempt to straighten out garments directly on a person!
Always hang the garment on a coat hanger or another suitable object.

TURNING ON

• Insert the power cord into a power socket and press button A3. The symbol B3 on the display will start flashing, indicating that the garment steamer is heating up.
  Once the garment steamer’s thermostat reaches the correct temperature (after approx. 25 seconds), the symbol will stop flashing and remain permanently lit. The garment steamer is now ready for use.

Note:
In the event that you press the steam release button before the inner water tank reaches optimal temperature, it may happen that instead of steam, water may come out of the nozzles.

• In order not to overload the electrical circuit while using the garment steamer,we recommend that no other appliances are plugged into the same circuit as the garment steamer.

STARTING AND ENDING STEAMING

Note:
When using this garment steamer for the first time, allow it to steam up for several minutes. In this way, you will remove all the dirt and odours that may have potentially remained in the garment steamer during the manufacturing process.

• Grasp the garment steamer by the handle so that the steam outlets on the garment steamer head are pointed away from you.
• Use button A3 to select the appropriate operating mode. The available modes are strong/intensive steaming (B2), fine/gentle steaming (B3) or you can turn off steaming completely (B4).
• Pressing and holding down button A2 will result in steam being emitted from the head.
• It is not necessary to keep button A2 continuously pressed while steaming. For more comfortable work, it is possible to press the button once. This will lock it in place in the operating position and it is then not necessary to hold it pressed down. Press the button again to unlock it.
• If you want to stop steaming, release button A2.

STRAIGHTENING GARMENTS AND DRAPES

Warning:
This garment steamer creates steam of high temperature. Do not touch the garment steamer head while using it. While using the garment steamer, ensure that the head of the garment steamer is constantly pointed away from you and that it is in a vertical position.

Note:
During the steaming process, you will feel vibrations and hear a light humming sound. This is completely normal. This is not a malfunction of the garment steamer.

• Keep the garment steamer in a vertical position, move it closer to the top end of the garment or drape and using the other hand, pull down on its bottom part by its edges.
• In the event that the garment has metal accessories, e.g. zips, buttons, etc., be careful and do not use the garment steamer directly over metal. This could lead to the discolouration of the metal or its corrosion.
• On business shirts, first do up the buttons on the collar, the fabric will then straighten out better. Move the garment steamer horizontally back and forward along the collar.
• When steaming sleeves, start in the area of the shoulders and move the garment steamer downwards. Simultaneously steam and pull the sleeve downwards with the other hand.
• On shirt pockets, move the garment steamer upwards against the fabric.
• On dresses with frills, ruffling, pleats or braids, keep the garment steamer at a short distance from the fabric.
• On heavy textiles, a longer straightening process may be necessary.
• Fabrics absorb moisture when straightened using steam. After straightening with steam, always allow the garment to dry out fully before putting it on.

STEAMING UPHOLSTERY OR PILLOWS

• The garment steamer can be used to freshen up the appearance of upholstery, furniture coverings and cushions used on furniture and in living rooms, as well as for disinfection and freshening up of bed linen, mattresses, curtains and cuddly toys.
• Before steaming, always carry out a test on a small area that is not visible.
• When steaming the above-mentioned items, proceed in the same way as when steaming garments. Only pillows must be steamed removed from the furniture and allowed to dry fully before being returned to their place.

USING THE ATTACHMENTS

Attention:
Prior to attaching of removing the attachment, the garment steamer head mush be sufficiently cooled down and the garment steamer must be disconnected from the power socket.

• If you wish to use the brush attachment or the cleaning attachment, simply seat it on the garment steamer head so that the tip A10 is located on the top side of the head and push the attachment on to the head.
• When using the brush attachment, brush the area that needs to be straightened, slowly downwards, without applying excessive pressure. The combination of steam and the brush gently removes all creases from garments.
• The cleaning attachment helps to more easily remove materials such as fibres, hair and fuzz balls. Also use it for treating fine underwear (e.g. silk), where the possibility of excess moistening is eliminated.
• To remove the attachment from the garment steamer head, push forward on the tip A10 with your thumb until the attachment is released from the garment steamer head.

ADDING WATER TO THE WATER TANK

• In the event that the garment steamer starts to buzz loudly and steam stops coming out of it, check the amount of water in the water tank. In the event that there is little or no water inside, you need to fill it up. Proceed according to chapter FILLING THE WATER TANK

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FUNCTION

• If you leave the garment steamer 20 minutes without movement, it will automatically shut off. The clock symbol (B1) will start flashing on the display. The garment steamer thereby enters the stand-by mode, where the inner power control circuit disconnects to prevent an accident and to save on electricity.

Attention:
Despite the garment steamer being equipped with an automatic shut-off function, for safety reasons, never leave it without supervision when it is connected to a power socket.

DRIP STOP FUNCTION

• The garment steamer is equipped with a Drip Stop function that prevents water from dripping out of the garment steamer head and thereby prevents the formation of stains on textiles.

TURNING OFF

• If you wish to temporarily turn off the garment steamer, hold down button A3 for approx. 4 seconds. The symbols on the display will turn off. Press button A3 you again put the garment steamer into operation.
• If you wish to completely turn off the garment steamer, hold down button A3 for approx. 4 seconds and then disconnect it from the power socket.
• Disconnect the power cord from the power socket and allow the garment steamer head to cool down.
• After the garment steamer has cooled down, clean it according to the instructions in chapter Cleaning and maintenance.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AFTER EVERY USE

Attention:
Before cleaning, the garment steamer must be disconnected from the power socket and cooled down.
Do not submerge the garment steamer in water when cleaning it.
For cleaning, do not use steel wool, solvents or cleaning products with an abrasive effect, etc. to prevent damaging the surface being cleaned.

• Take the water tank out of the garment steamer, tilt open the filling opening cap and empty out any remaining water into the sink. Close the cap and first wipe the water tank with a damp cloth and then wipe it dry.
• Clean the garment steamer head using a soft cloth lightly dampened in water.
• In the event that the surface of the garment steamer is dirty, wipe it with a lightly dampened cloth and then wipe it dry.

REMOVING LIMESCALE DEPOSITS

• For the correct function of the garment steamer, it is advisable to regularly descale it. The frequency of descaling depends on water quality and how often the garment steamer is used. We recommend descaling the garment steamer at least once a year or after 50 hours of operation. We also recommend descaling whenever you notice a reduced amount of emitted steam.
• For descaling, we recommend standard descaling agents based on citric acid. Follow the instructions provided with the descaling agent.
• Fill the water tank with the descaling agent and clean water up to the MAX level mark.
• Insert the power cord into a power socket and press button A2. When the symbols on the display stop flashing and remain permanently lit, you may start the descaling process.
• Prepare a suitable old piece of cloth and gradually steam it so that you use up at least half the contents of the water tank. It is ideal to use up the entire water tank.
• Then pour clean water into the water tank and again steam the textile to remove any remains of the descaling agent.

STORAGE

• When you have finished using it, you can store the cooled down garment steamer with the emptied water tank in a suitable location out of children’s reach.
• Keep the garment steamer away from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Do not use it in an overly dusty environment. Do not place anything on to the stored garment steamer.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Rated voltage range ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 220−240 V AC
• Rated frequency…………………………………………………………………………………………………………50/60 Hz
• Rated power input……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1,600 W
• Continuous steam output in the gentle steaming mode…………………………………… 17 g/min
• Continuous steam output in the strong steaming mode…………………………………… 25 g/min
• Capacity of the removable water tank …………………………………………………………………….. 320 ml
• Water tank capacity……………………………………………………………………………………………………….100 ml
• Heat up time………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25 s

Changes to text and technical parameters are reserved.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS
Dispose of used packaging material at a site designated for waste in your municipality.

DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on products or original documents means that used electric or electronic products must not be added to ordinary municipal waste. For proper disposal, renewal and recycling, hand over these appliances to determined collection points. Alternatively,in some European Union states or other European countries you may return your appliances to the local retailer when buying an equivalent new appliance.

Correct disposal of this product helps save valuable natural resources and prevents potential negative effects on the environment and human health, which could result from improper waste disposal. Ask your local authorities or collection facility for more details.
In accordance with national regulations penalties may be imposed for the incorrect disposal of this type of waste.

For business entities in European Union states
If you want to dispose of electric or electronic equipment, ask your retailer or supplier for the necessary information.

Disposal in other countries outside the European Union.
This symbol is valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of this product,request the necessary information about the correct disposal method from the local council or from your retailer.

This product meets all the basic requirements of EU directives related to it.

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