User manual SEVERIN BA 3233

[. . . ] The appliance operates at very high temperatures. Do not touch any part of the appliance except the handle. Burns can occur from touching the hot parts of the housing or the soleplate and from hot water or steam. When operating the steam iron, hold only by the handle. [. . . ] Although normal tap water may be used, it is advisable to use distilled, demineralised or decalcified water. Should you be unsure about the hardness of the water in your area, please enquire at the relevant local authority department. - Open the cover of the water fill hole. - Fill the empty water reservoir using the measuring cup provided. Fill the reservoir to the indicated “Max” level only. 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 in the 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 may carefully test-iron at a non-visible point, e. — If the laundry is being dried in a dryer before ironing, the temperature should be adjusted to “iron dry”. Very dry 6 Foldable handle Before the iron is used, fold the handle upwards until it locks securely into the operating position. After use, the handle can be folded down for space-saving storage by pressing the release button. Steam switch With the steam function activated, an additional hot steam jet is emitted from the soleplate. This function is very useful for removing stubborn creases or when ironing difficult or thick fabrics. — In order to use the steam function, the temperature control must be set to the steam-section marked on the control knob. This will result in the removal of possible 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 indicator light will be on. The light will go out once the required ironing temperature is reached. [. . . ] - Pour out any remaining water, let the iron heat up again and pass the soleplate over an old, clean cotton cloth. The remaining water trapped in the soleplate will evaporate, helping the cleaning process. Disposal Do not dispose of old or defective appliances in domestic garbage; this should only be done through public collection points. do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions. [. . . ]