DuraGlide™
Anodized Iron
KI820
Instruction Booklet
Contents
Kambrook Recommends Safety First p4
Your Kambrook DuraGlide™
Anodized Iron
p6
Operating Instructions
How to Use Shot of Steam
Care and Cleaning
Warranty Details
p7
p10
p13
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Kambrook Recommends Safety First
IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.
At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.
Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
DuraGlide™ Anodized Iron
• Carefully read all instructions
before operating the Kambrook
DuraGlide™ Anodized Iron for
the first time and save for future
reference.
• To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse the iron, cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
• Regularly inspect the supply cord,
plug and actual appliance for
any damage. If damage is found
in any way, or the iron has been
dropped, immediately cease use
of the appliance and return the
entire appliance to your nearest
authorised Kambrook service centre
for examination, replacement or
repair.
• Store the unit out of reach of
children.
• Do not leave the appliance
unattended when in use.
• Do not use the iron for anything
other than its intended use.
• Always turn the Variable
Temperature Control to minimum,
then switch off at the power outlet,
then unplug the appliance when
not in use.
• Allow the iron to cool completely
before storing in an upright position
on its heel.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. High
temperatures are generated during
use, which could cause burns.
Always use the handle and warn
others (especially children) of the
possible dangers of burns from
steam, hot water or hot soleplate,
especially when ironing vertically.
• 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.
• The iron is not to be used if it has
been dropped, if there are visible
signs of damage or if it is leaking.
• Do not allow the iron to lay flat on
the soleplate when stored as water
may seep through the steam holes,
if the tank is not empty.
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• Always test the iron on a small,
discreet part of the fabric to be
ironed to ensure the temperature is
not set too high.
• Always store the iron in the upright
position on its heel. Do not leave the
iron unattended while connected
or on an ironing board.
• Always switch off at the power
outlet, then unplug the appliance
from the outlet:
- Before filling with water or
emptying it.
- Before leaving it unattended.
- Before cleaning and maintenance,
unless otherwise specified in this
booklet.
• Do not use outdoors or in
bathrooms.
- Immediately after use.
• Do not store the iron with water in
the water tank. Always empty the
tank after use. Ensure the iron is cool
before storing or wrapping the cord
around the storage heel facility.
Important Safeguards For All Electrical
Appliances
• Fully unwind the power cord before
• Any maintenance other than
use.
cleaning should be performed at
an authorised Kambrook Service
Centre.
• Do not let the power cord hang
over the edge of a bench or table,
touch hot surfaces or become
knotted.
• The appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• This appliance is for household use
only. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
Do not use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse
may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when
using electrical appliances. It is
advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance. To avoid a
hazard do not use the appliance
if power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged
in any way. Return the entire
appliance to the nearest authorised
Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.
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Your Kambrook DuraGlide™ Anodized Iron
1. Auto-off for safety protection:
The iron automatically switches
off when left unattended. Auto-
off light will illuminate when auto-
off function is active
9. Temperature control: Selection of
fabric temperatures from MIN to
MAX (linen)
10. Self-clean function
11. DuraGlide™ Anodized soleplate:
A durable, anodized soleplate for
easy gliding over all fabric types
2. Fine mist spray button: Helps
removal of creases
3. Shot of steam button: For an
extra burst of steam on thick
fabric or tough creases
4. Adjustable steam control: Allows
the selection of how much or
how little steam is required when
ironing certain fabric types, as
well as dry iron option
12. Vertical shot of steam: Removes
creases and freshens hanging
curtains and clothes. Ideal for
delicate fabrics which require
steam only
13. 2400W for quick heating
14. Long 3 metre cord with 360°
cord outlet
5. Water tank inlet: Large inlet for
15. Heating indicator light
easy filling of water tank
6. Fine mist spray, dual spray jets:
Not Shown
Anti-drip system: Stops water
from dripping
Accessory: Water cup for filling
the iron
Target stubborn creases
7. Collar tip: For hard to reach
areas such as under buttons and
collars
8. 340ml easy to fill water tank
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Operating Instructions
Before First Use
Remove any promotional material or packaging from the iron.
Remove any sticker or protective cover from the soleplate. When operating the
iron for the first time, iron on an old piece of fabric to ensure that the soleplate
and water tank are completely clean.
NOTE: As an important part of our quality control process, your iron has
been individually tested. As a result, you may notice a small amount of
condensation or water droplets on the inside of the water tank. There is
no need for concern.
When the iron is used for the first time, some vapour may emit. After a short while
however, this will cease. The vapour is due to the initial heating of the materials
used in the iron. It is safe and will not harm the performance of the iron.
Setting the Temperature
Before commencing ironing, first sort the items to be ironed according to the
International Textile Care Labelling Code or by the type of fabric. Iron fabrics
that require the lowest temperatures first. Work through to the fabrics requiring
higher temperatures. Both the Temperature Control and most items of laundry
have markings corresponding with this code (see Table A).
Table A
on label means: “This article cannot be ironed”
NOTE:
[e.g. chlorofibre, acrylic, elastodiene]
Label
Kind of
Textile
Temperature
Control
Variable Steam
Control
Code
[see garment
[advised position]
instruction]
synthetic
modacry
polypropylene
polyurethane
acetate
MIN
DRY
triacetate
matalized
cupro
plyamide [nylon]
polyester
modal
viscose [rayon]
silk
MIN STEAM
MAX STEAM
wool
cotton
LINEN
MAX
linen
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Operating Instructions
continued
Stand the iron on its heel and turn the
Temperature Control to MIN.
Plug the power cord into a 230V or
240V power outlet and switch on.
Select the temperature setting
required by rotating the Temperature
Control dial so that the desired setting
is aligned with the Temperature
Indicator.
The Heating Indicator light will
illuminate while the irons heats to the
selected temperature.
Once the light has switched off, the
iron has reached the set temperature
and is ready for use. The light will cycle
on and off during use as the iron
maintains the temperature selected
on the Temperature Control.
Steam Ironing
When filling the iron with water, ensure
that the iron is unplugged. Set the
Steam Control to the DRY position and
holding the iron at an angle use the
water cup supplied to fill the water
tank. Never exceed the maximum
water level as indicated (MAX) on the
side of the water tank.
Tap water can be used in your
Kambrook DuraGlide™ Anodized Iron
unless it is particularly hard, in which
case it is recommended that distilled
or demineralised water be used.
To Operate the
Steam Control
As per the indications on the
Temperature Control and in
Table A (See section ‘Setting the
Temperature’) steam ironing is
only possible at higher ironing
temperatures, indicated with Cotton/
Linen on the Temperature Control.
Plug the power cord into a 230V or
240V power outlet and switch the
power on.
CAuTION: The iron
incorporates a thermal
safety fuse to protect
the iron from over-
heating. However the
iron should not be left
unattended while it is
connected to the power
outlet. Special care
should always be taken
when there are children
in the home/vicinity of
the iron.
Set the Temperature Control to the
required position within the steam
range and wait until the Heating
Indicator Light has gone out.
Set the Steam Control (on top of the
handle) to the required setting.
IMpORTANT: Never
leave the iron
unattended while it
is connected to an
electrical outlet.
Your Kambrook iron is now ready for
use.
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IMpORTANT: If the iron is
set to a low temperature
on the temperature
control (i.e. Synthetic or
Silk) and also on any
of the steam control
settings, there may
be leakage from the
soleplate. This is due to
the iron temperature not
being high enough to
vaporise the water and
create steam.
Therefore, ensure
that the steam
control is always set
to correspond with
the setting on the
temperature control
as seen in Table A (see
section ‘Setting the
Temperature’).
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How To use Shot Of Steam
The shot of steam provides an extra
burst of steam which is ideal for the
removal of stubborn creases and
wrinkles during STEAM or DRY ironing.
Turn the Temperature Control to the
hottest setting and wait until the
heating indicator light goes out.
Ensure the Steam Control corresponds
to the setting on the Temperature
Control.
Lift the iron slightly above the surface
of the fabric, press the Shot of Steam
button down firmly and release it
during ironing. An intense burst of
steam penetrates deep into the
fabric.
Dry Ironing
Turn the steam selector to the DRY
position.
This shuts off the steam flow should
there be any water in the tank.
Select the required setting on the
temperature dial for the fabric being
ironed.
Once the temperature has been
reached the heat indicator light will
turn off and the iron is ready for use.
Using the Fine Mist Spray
The fine mist spray can be used to
dampen difficult fabrics, dry areas,
woollen items and accidental creases.
Firmly press the spray button (located
on the handle of the iron) to produce
a fine spray of water ahead of the
iron.
NOTE: For optimal steam
quality, wait an interval of
at least 4 seconds between
presses of the Shot of Steam
button.
The spray can also be used with
delicate fabrics (Synthetic) which
are ironed at low temperatures and
therefore cannot be steam ironed.
Vertical Steam Shot
The Vertical Steam Shot allows you to
use the iron for vertical applications.
This is especially useful for getting
wrinkles out of hanging garments,
curtains, wall hanging etc.
Hold the iron vertically, in front, a slight
distance from the item to be steamed
and press the Shot of Steam button.
NOTE: If the spray function is
operated during dry ironing,
ensure that there is sufficient
water in the water tank. If
dry ironing for more than 20
minutes, the water tank should
be emptied to prevent over
heating any water present.
CAuTION: Never use
the vertical steam shot
while clothes are on
the body or direct the
steam towards people.
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Anti Drip System
The Kambrook DuraGlide™ Anodized
Iron is equipped with an Anti-Drip
System. The iron will automatically
close the steam valve when the
soleplate temperature is too low to
produce steam. When this happens
you will hear a click sound. It is safe
and will not harm the performance of
the iron.
This is the reason the fine mist spray
should be used when ironing delicate
fabrics at low temperatures.
The steam valve will open once
the soleplate has reached the
temperature required to create
steam.
Once the iron has shut itself off, the
indicator light will blink to indicate
that the iron has switched off.
To reactivate the iron, simply move
the iron. The heating indicator light will
switch on when the iron has reached
the temperature selected on the
temperature dial.
Safety Auto-Off
The Safety Auto-Off feature is
designed to switch the iron off if
forgotten.
When the iron is left in the upright
position it will shut off after
approximately 8 minutes, followed by
six beeps.
CAuTION: Safety Auto-
off is designed as a
safety feature only.
Irons should not be left
switched on deliberately
while unattended. If
safety Auto-Off has
activated and no further
ironing is required, we
recommend that the
iron is switched off at
the power outlet and
unplugged.
When left in the ironing position it
will switch off after approximately 30
seconds, followed by six beeps.
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How To use Shot Of Steam
continued
After Each Use
• Set the steam selector to the DRY
position and turn the Temperature
Control to minimum (MIN).
• Switch the power off at the power
outlet and disconnect the power
cord from the power outlet.
• Open the water filling cap and
(over a sink or bucket) invert the iron
to empty the remaining water from
the tank.
• Stand the iron in an upright position
and allow to cool.
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Care and Cleaning
To ensure your iron maintains optimum
performance it is recommended that
it be cleaned using the Self-Clean
function to remove scale or impurities.
• Set the steam selector to the MIN
position.
• Fill the water tank up to the
maximum level (MAX) with the
water cup supplied.
• Set the Temperature Control to MAX
(Linen) setting.
CAuTION: Only push
and hold the self clean
button when you want
to activate the self
cleaning function. Do
not push and hold whilst
ironing.
Boiling water and
steam will drip from the
holes in the soleplate
during the cleaning
process. Due caution
and attention should be
exercised.
• Place the iron in the upright position,
insert the plug into the power outlet
and switch the iron on.
• Allow the iron to heat until the
Heating Indicator Light turns off.
• Switch the iron off at the power
outlet and remove the plug.
• Hold the iron horizontally over the
sink.
• Press and hold the SELF CLEAN
button.
• Water will drip through the holes
in the soleplate. Move iron until all
water has dripped out of the water
tank.
Cleaning the Soleplate
and Exterior
Ensure that the iron is disconnected
from the power outlet.
• To remove residue which may have
built up from certain fabric finishes,
clean the soleplate with a rough
cloth that has been soaked in a
vinegar and water solution. Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
• To clean the steam holes, simply use
a damp cloth to wipe away any
build up of lint or starch from inside
the steam holes.
NOTE: Once you have used the
Self-Clean function, it is normal
for some water to remain in the
water tank. This is due to the
Anti-Drip System preventing
the tank from being emptied
completely. This will not affect
the performance of the iron.
• Wipe the outer housing with a soft,
damp clean cloth and polish with a
dry cloth.
NOTE: Never use abrasives or
scouring pads to clean the
soleplate. Avoid hard contact
with metal objects. Do not
scratch or damage the surface
of the soleplate.
Repeat the Self Clean process if the
iron still contains a lot of impurities.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners
as they may damage the surface of
the iron. Never immerse the iron in
water or any other liquid.
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Notes
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Notes
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Kambrook 24 Month Replacement Warranty
In Australia, this Kambrook Replacement Warranty The Kambrook Replacement Warranty does not
does not affect the mandatory statutory rights
implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974
and other similar State and Territory legislation
relating to the appliance. It applies in addition
to the conditions and warranties implied by that
legislation.
apply to any defect, deterioration, loss, injury or
damage occasioned by, or as a result of, misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product has
been used other than in accordance with the
instructions. The Kambrook Replacement Warranty
excludes breakables such as glass and ceramic
items, consumable items and normal wear and
tear.
In New Zealand, this Kambrook Replacement
Warranty does not affect your mandatory statutory
rights implied under the Consumer Guarantees
Act 1993 in relation to the appliance. It applies in
This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is void if
there is evidence of the product being tampered
addition to the conditions and guarantees implied with by unauthorised persons.
by that legislation.
If the product includes one or a number of
This Kambrook Replacement Warranty is valid only accessories only the defective accessory or
in the country of purchase, but other statutory
warranties may still apply.
product will be replaced. Subject to your statutory
rights, in the event of Kambrook choosing
to replace the appliance, the Kambrook
Replacement Warranty will expire at the original
date, i.e. 24 months from the original date of
purchase.
This Warranty card and the purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of purchase
and must be presented if making a claim under
the Kambrook Replacement Warranty. Please note
that under any applicable statutory warranty you
In the event that you need some assistance
are not required to produce these documents, but with your Kambrook appliance, please contact
may be required to provide a proof of purchase.
our Customer Service Department on 1300 139
798 (Australia) or 09 271 3980 (New Zealand).
Alternatively, visit us on the website at
Kambrook warrants the purchaser against defects
in workmanship and material for a period of 24
months domestic use from the date of purchase
(or 3 months commercial use).
Kambrook 24 Month Replacement Warranty
Your Purchase Record (Please Complete)
Attach a copy of the purchase receipt
here.
Date Of Purchase ________________________________
Model Number ___________________________________
Serial Number ____________________________________
Purchased From __________________________________
(Please don’t return purchase record
until you are making a claim)
Kambrook - New Zealand
Private Bag 94411
Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2141
New Zealand
Customer Service Line/Spare Parts
0800 273 845 or 09 271 3980
Kambrook - Australia
Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax 1800 621 337
Customer Service Fax 0800 288 513
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