User manual SEVERIN BA 3210

[. . . ] Always remove the plug from the wall socket and place the steam iron on its base stand. The iron must be used and stored on a stable and durable surface only. With the iron placed on its rest, ensure that this too is on a stable and durable surface. The appliance operates at very high temperatures. [. . . ] General information about ironing Always check first whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article to be ironed. €“ The meaning of the ironing symbols is as follows: • synthetics (low temperature) •• silk and wool (medium temperature) ••• cotton and linen (high temperature) – These markings can also be found on the temperature control knob of the iron in form of dot symbols. Laundry to be ironed should be sorted according to the fabric ironing temperature. Follow the ironing symbols and start with the lowest temperature. When ironing highly sensitive fabrics, or if you are not sure about the fabrics, you can carefully test-iron at a non-visible point, e. If the laundry has been being dried in a dryer before ironing, the temperature should be adjusted to ‘iron dry’. This will result in the removal of any dust particles from the soleplate and subsequently lessen the smell typically encountered when first switching on. The temperature level for steam ironing is indicated on the temperature control knob. €“ After filling the reservoir with water, place the steam iron upright on its base stand and insert the plug into the wall socket. €“ Set the temperature control knob to the required ironing temperature as indicated by the ironing symbols. €“ During the heating-up process, the temperature indicator lamp will be on. The lamp will go out once the required temperature is reached. The main indicator lamp on the handle remains lit as long as the appliance is connected to the mains power. Before ironing any fabric, the soleplate should be cleaned by passing it over an old, clean cotton cloth while using the steam jet function; this helps to flush out any dirt residues or lint particles trapped inside the openings in the soleplate. The steam output can be adjusted with the steam control button, or switched off completely for dry ironing. For dry ironing, the water reservoir may be left empty. But if there is any water left in the reservoir, the steam jet function may also be used when dry-ironing at higher temperature settings. Place the steam iron upright on its base stand after use and remove the plug from the wall socket. steam ironing requires high temperatures. This automatic switch-off is indicated by a beep signal; in addition, the main indicator lamp in the handle flashes. The automatic switch-off is indicated by a beep signal; in addition, the red indicator light flashes. As soon as the iron is moved, it will switch itself on again. [. . . ] To avoid damage to the soleplate, store 12 the iron in an upright position on its base stand. Disposal Do not dispose of old or defective appliances in domestic garbage; this should only be done through public collection points. – Hold the iron horizontally over a sink. Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres. [. . . ]