KENWOOD GSP40 Garment Steamer And Iron Instruction Manual

Type GSP40
instructions for use

GSP40 Garment Steamer And Iron

Please refer to the first page, where you will find illustrations
With regard to this manual

• This appliance is made in conformity with appropriate European Regulations in force, to protect the user wherever possible from potential hazards. Even if you are familiar with this type of appliance, carefully read this manual before use. Only use this appliance for the purpose it is designed for in order to prevent accidents and damage. Keep this manual close by for future consultation. Should you decide to give this appliance to other people, plaase remember to also include these instructions.

Intended use

• The appliance is designed to iron and revive fabrics.
• The appliance can be used with or without water.
• The appliance shall be used indoors and in dry environments. Do not use the appliance outdoors or in rooms with high humidity.

Safety warnings

Read these instructions carefully.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications. Any other use of the appliance is not intended by the Manufacturer who does not accept any responsibility for damages of any kind caused by improper use of the appliance. An improper use also results in any form of warranty being forfeited.
• We decline any responsibility resulting from misuse or any use other than those covered in this booklet.
• We suggest you keep the original packaging, as free assistance service is not provided for any damage resulting from improper packaging of the product when this is sent back to an authorised Service Centre.
• Using accessories not recommended or not supplied by the manufacturer of the appliance may entail risks of fire, electric shock or injuries to people.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and older, as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experience and knowledge, only if they are supervised by a responsible person or if they have been made aware and understood the instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and the hazards involved during use.
• Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are at least 8 years old and supervised.
• Always keep the appliance and the power cord out of the reach of children under the age of 8 years old.
• Do not leave the packaging near children because it is potentially dangerous.
• In the event this appliance shall be disposed of, it is suggested to cut off the power cord. It is also recommended to make all potentially dangerous components, including the power cord, harmless to prevent personal injury, especially for children who could use the appliance as a game. Children shall not play with the appliance or its components.
• Store the appliance in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
• Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, ensure the voltage shown on the rating plate matches the local voltage supply.
• Always connect the appliance to an earthed socket.
• Do not plunge the appliance in water or other liquids.
• Do not use the appliance if your hands are wet or if you are barefoot.
• If the power cord is damaged, it shall be replaced by the manufacturer, by its Service Centre or by similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid any hazard.
• Do not connect any other high-power equipment (electric heaters, irons, radiators) to the same power outlet. Danger of electric overload.
• Unplug the power cord from the mains socket before filling the tank with water.
• Do not place the tank in its seat if it is wet. Clean the tank using a dry cloth.
• Fill up the tank with water before starting up the appliance. Make sure the appliance is unplugged before filling the tank with water.
• Turn on the appliance only when it is in working position.
• Make sure the iron rest is placed on a stable surface.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in.
• If you have to leave, even for a short period of time, always place the iron on its iron rest. Turn off the appliance and unplug the power cord from the mains socket.
• The appliance shall not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or leaks of water. Do not use the appliance if the power cord or the plug are damaged, or if the appliance is faulty. To prevent any accident, all repairs, including the power cord replacement, shall be only carried out by an Authorised Service Centre or by similarly qualified personnel. Otherwise, the warranty may be revoked.
• Never try to iron garments while being worn.
• Avoid any contact with the metal parts of the appliance, with hot water or steam during operation and for several minutes after the appliance is turned off, since it could cause burns.
• Danger of burns. The construction features of the appliance, covered by this publication, do not protect the user from possible contact with the steam dispensing surface of the iron while it is being used or for several minutes after it is turned off.
• Be careful when using the appliance during the steam supply.
• While ironing, rest the steam dispensing surface on the support, with the nozzles facing away from your position.
• After turning off and unplugging the appliance, let it rest on the ground.
• Always unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning operations.
• Never aim the steam jet towards people, animals, plants or equipment containing electrical parts (e.g. inside ovens).
• Do not touch the appliance soleplate. Always turn off the appliance before turning the soleplate. Wait until the appliance has completely cooled down.
• Before installing or removing accessories, turn off the appliance. Wait until the appliance has completely cooled down.
• **** Warning. Hot surface.
• Always unwind the power cord before use.
• The use of extension cords which are not approved by the manufacturer can cause material damages and personal injuries.
• Using the appliance with no water in the tank may damage the pump. Regularly check the water level in the tank.
• Do not use sparkling (carbonated) water. If your water supply is very limestone, we suggest you use demineralised water instead.
• Do not pull the power cord to unplug the appliance.
• The appliance shall only be cleaned with a non-abrasive, slightly damped cloth after unplugging the appliance and all its parts cool down. Never use solvents, as they may damage the plastic parts.
• Do not pour vinegar, descaling products or other scented substances into the tank. Otherwise, the warranty may be revoked.
• The appliance does not require descaling for correct use.
• Always unplug the power cord before storing the appliance. Wait for the appliance to cool down (at least 30 minutes). Empty the tank completely.
• Before cleaning or maintenance operations, always unplug the appliance. Let the appliance cool down for a few minutes.
• Do not store the appliance resting on the brush bristles.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weathering (rain, sun, etc).
• Save these instructions for future reference.

Description of the appliance

1. Power cord
2. Base
3. Water tank
4. Operation indicator light
5. Locking slider for continuous steam mode
6. Steam supply button
7. Handle
8. Soleplate with nozzles
9. Crease accessory
10. Brush

Identification data
The plate under the appliance base reports the following identification data of the appliance:

• manufacturer and CE marking

• model (Mod.)

• serial number (SN)

• electrical supply voltage (V) and frequency (Hz)

• electrical power consumption (W)

• assistance toll-free phone number
  When contacting the Authorized Service Centres, please report the model and serial number of the appliance.
  Suggestions

• Before starting to use the appliance, check the indications on the fabric label. If you do not know the composition of the article to be ironed, choose a part of the article which will not be seen. Make a test in this point.

• Do not use the appliance on silk or velvet fabrics. Some garments are better ironed upside down or from bottom to top.

• A gurgling noise will be heard if the nozzles start to get clogged. Regularly check the nozzles are clean.

• Harder and thicker garments require more than one brush stroke.

Instructions for use

1. Iron position
2. Garment steamer position
3. From Iron to Garment steamer position

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A. Place the iron in vertical position| B. Hold the iron by its base| C. Turn the soleplate clockwise using
the specific handle

Filling the tank before use

• Before filling the tank with water, unplug the appliance from the power outlet.
• Do not place the tank in its seat if it is wet.

Clean the tank using a dry cloth.

1. Remove the components from the box.

2. Place the appliance on a horizontal and stable surface.

3. Totally unwind the power cord.

4. Turn the soleplate clockwise using the specific handle. Place the soleplate in Garment steamer mode 2.

5. Remove the tank from its seat 3.

6. Turn the tank upside down 4.

7. Open the tank cap 5.

8. Fill the tank with fresh natural water up to the MAX level 6.
   important
   – If water is particularly limestone (hardness higher than 20°F), use a mixture composed of 50% of tap water and 50% of demineralised water.

9. Close the tank cap.

10. Place the tank back in 7 until you hear one click, confirming correct installation.

11. Turn the soleplate counterclockwise using the specific handle 9. Place the soleplate in lron mode.

12. Lock the soleplate to the tank. There is a plastic pin on the tank that shall lock in the specific seat on the soleplate 8.

Important

• NEVER exceed the MAX level when filling the tank. The product works using normal tap water. Never use pure demineralized water.
• Do not add any additives or chemicals (such as for example, amides, starches, perfume or other). Otherwise, the warranty may be revoked.

Appliance start-up

Important

• When first used, the iron may give out a little smoke: this transitory effect is perfectly normal and will disappear very soon.

1. Plug the appliance into the mains socket. The operation indicator light 4 starts flashing. The soleplate starts to warm up. When reaching the proper temperature, the power
   indicator light turns on steady. The iron is now ready for use.
   •  Before using the appliance, clean the soleplate with an old cloth to make sure the soleplate and the tank are clean, as well as to allow the vaporization of the water left in the pipes following testing.

2. Press and hold the steam supply button 6 several times until steam comes out. Steam does not come out immediately after pressing the steam supply button, because
   the water first needs to pass from the tank to the steam generator.

3. Pass the appliance on a cloth.

4. Place the item to be ironed on an ironing board. Move the appliance over the garment. Press and hold the steam supply button 6.

5. To supply a continuous and constant steam jet, press the steam supply button, then move the locking slider upwards 10.
   •  Use the appliance only with horizontal or vertical movements from bottom to top and  vice versa. Do not use the appliance upside down, with the nozzles upwards e. Danger of hot water leaking from the nozzles. Danger of fire.
   • Do not iron fabrics held by other people.

**Filling the tank during use

**

Important

• Always check the water level in the tank while ironing.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Let the appliance cool down for a few minutes.
2. Turn the soleplate clockwise using the specific handle. Place the soleplate in Garment steamer mode 0.
3. Remove the tank.
4. Turn the tank upside down 0.
5. Open the tank cap 0.
6. Fill the tank with fresh natural water up to the MAX level 0.
7. Cbse the tank cap
8. Place the tank back in to until you hear one click, confirming correct installation.
9. Turn the soleplate countercbckwise using the specific handle 0. Place the soleplate in Iron mode.
10. Plug the appliance into the mains socket.

 Steam ironing as steam iron

Important

• Garment ironing is only possible for those fabrics presenting a three-point mark (• • •) on the label.
• Do not touch the appliance soleplate. Always turn off the appliance before horning the soleplate. Wait until the appliance has completely cooled down.

1. Fill the tank with water.
2. Place the item to be ironed on an ironing board.
3. Turn the soleplate counterclockwise using the specific handle 9. Place the soleplate in Iron mode.
4. Lock the soleplate to the tank. There is a plastic pin on the tank that shall lock in the specific seat on the soleplate 8
5. Use the appliance as a normal steam iron. Do not supply steam while the iron is in vertical positbn 21.

Dry ironing as steam iron

Important

• Garment ironing is only possible for those fabrics presenting a three-point mark (•••) on the label.
• Do not touch the appliance soleplate. Always turn off the appliance before turning the soleplate. Wait until the appliance has completely cooled down.

1. Place the item to be ironed on an ironing board.
2. Turn the soleplate counterclockwise using the specific handle 9. Place the soleplate in Iron mode.
3. Lock the soleplate to the tank. There is a plastic pin on the tank that shall lock in the specific seat on the soleplate 8.
4. Use the appliance as a normal steam iron.

Ironing as Garment steamer

Important

• Garment ironing is only possible for those fabrics presenting a three-point mark (•••) on the label.
• Do not touch the appliance soleplate. Always turn off the appliance before turning the soleplate. Wak until the appliance has completely cooled down.

1. Place the item to be ironed on a hanger.
2. Pull the garment with your free hand. Place the appliance on the folds of the garment. Press the steam supply button 6, then release it Move the appliance from right to left. Move the appliance from bottom to top. Press the steam supply button 12 several times.
3. To supply a continuous and constant steam jet, press the steam supply button, then move the locking slider upwards e.
4. After ironing, let the clothes dry on a clothes hanger.

Reviving clothes with the brush and removing lint

• Do not touch the appliance soleplate. Before installing or removing accessories, turn off the appliance. Wait until the appliance has completely cooled down.
  Important

• NEVER use the brush when the appliance is in steam iron mode.

1. Install the brush. First insert the brush tip 14 until you hear one dick, confirming correct installatbn 15.
2. Place the item to be ironed on a hanger. Pull the garment with your free hand. Place the appliance on the folds of the garment. Press the steam supply button 6 then release it. Move the appliance from right to left. Move the appliance from bottom to top. Press the steam supply button 6 several times.
3. To supply a continuous and constant steam jet, press the steam supply button, then move the locking slider upwards 12.
4. After ironing, let the clothes dry on a clothes hanger.
5. Remove the brush after the appliance has completely cooled down.

Removing creases from clothes using the crease accessory

• Before installing or removing accessories, turn off the appliance. Waft until the appliance has completely cooled down.
  Important

• NEVER use the crease accessory when the appliance is in steam iron mode.

1. Remove the brush.
2. Install the crease accessory until you hear one click, confirming correct installation s.
3. Place the item to be ironed on a hanger. Pull the garment with your free hand. Place the appliance on the folds of the garment. Press the steam supply button 0, then release it. Move the appliance from top to bottom until the crease is removed e. Press the steam supply button 0 several times.
4. To supply a continuous and constant steam jet, press the steam supply button, then move the bcking slider upwards S.
5. Remove the crease accessory after the appliance has completely cooled down.

 Upholstery, curtains and fabrics

• Curtains and garments can be ironed while hanging. Tablecloths and upholstery fabrics shall be hung on a rod, like a curtain rod. Before starting to iron delicate fabrics, it is recommended to make a test on a hidden point of the garment, such as a cuff.

 After using the appliance

After using the appliance without steam

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Let the appliance cool down for a few minutes.
2. Store the appliance in a dry place and out of the reach of children.

After using the appliance with steam

1. Release all residual steam without pressing the steam supply button 6.

2. Unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Let the appliance cool down for a few minutes.
   • Operate the pump until steam is delivered, in order to empty the circuit from water and avoid limescale clogging in the internal fittings.

3. Empty the water tank completely so as to prevent water from stagnating, which may form lime deposits.

4. Store the appliance in a dry place and out of the reach of children.

 Cleaning and maintenance

•  Before cleaning or maintenance operations, always unplug the appliance. Let the appliance cool down for a few minutes.
• Do not wind the power cord around the appliance.
• Do not store the appliance resting on the brush bristles.

Cleaning the appliance

• Clean plastic parts using a damp, non-abrasive cloth and dry them with a dry cbth. Never use abrasive products to clean the appliance.

Descaling cleaning

•  This procedure is recommended to be carried out regularly (once or twice a month) in order to extend the life of your iron. As this is an activity that allows to remove limescale deposits and impurities which have accumulated inside the soleplate by letting steam and boiling water outfbw, it is suggested to carry it out on a sink.

1.   Carry out the operations described in the “Filling the tank during use” paragraph.
2. Keep the appliance in horizontal position over a sink. Plug the appliance into the mains socket. Make sure the operation indicator light 4 is not flashing.
3. Press the steam supply button 6 for 5 consecutive times. The “SELF CLEAN” function will be activated, steam and hot water will outfbw from the soleplate holes thus removing limescale and deposits from within the soleplate.
4. Gently move the iron back and forth until the tank is completely empty.
5. Unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Let the appliance cool down for a few minutes, then repeat the operation.

•  Make sure the soleplate is completely dry before storing the iron.
• Before using the appliance, clean the soleplate with an old cbth to make sure the soleplate and the tank are clean, as well as to allow the vaporization of the water left in the pipes folbwing testing.

Tank cleaning

• To clean the tank, fill it with fresh water, rinse and drain.
• Do not pour vinegar, descaling products or other scented substances into the tank. Otherwise, the warranty may be revoked. Important
• The warranty does not cover any damage caused by cbgging due to lime.

Cleaning the soleplate and the external surface

• Any deposits and other residual material on the soleplate can be removed using a cbth soaked in a water and vinegar solution.
• Clean plastic parts using a damp, non-abrasive cloth and dry them with a dry cbth.

Cleaning the accessories

1. Remove accessories from the appliance.
2. To clean the brush, remove residual dust using your hands.
3. To clean the crease accessory, move it from right to left on a dry towel.

Service and customer care

• If you experience any problems with the operation of your appliance, before requesting assistance visit www.kenwoodworld.com.
• Please note that your product is covered by a warranty, which complies with all legal provisions concerning any existing warranty and consumer rights in the country where the product was purchased.
• If your Kenwood product malfunctions or you find any defects, please send it or bring it to an authorised KENWOOD Service Centre. To find up-to-date details of your nearest authorised KENWOOD Service centre, visit www.kenwoodworld.com or the website specific to your Country.
• Made in China.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
At the end of its working life, the product shall not be disposed of as urban waste.
It shall be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

References

• Kenwood UK | Kenwood Home page

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