User manual SEVERIN BA 3288

[. . . ] Always place the appliance on a flat, 5 level and heat-resistant surface during operation. Do not position the appliance on or near hot surfaces or open flames such as hot-plates or gas flames. Great care is necessary when using any appliance, especially near children. Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected. [. . . ] - 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 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 fabric, you may carefully test-iron on a non-visible point, e. g. Always start with the lowest temperature. If the laundry is put into a dryer before ironing, the temperature should be adjusted to `iron dry'. Start up Before it is used for the first time, the iron should be cleaned according to the instructions given in the paragraph General Care and Cleaning. This will result in the removal of possible dust particles from the sole plate and subsequently lessen the smell typically encountered when first switching 6 Filling with water Caution: before opening the water reservoir cap, always wait until the appliance has sufficiently cooled down, as the reservoir is under pressure. - This steam generator is to a large extent resistant to hard water (up to 15º dH). 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. - Before the steam function can be used, the water reservoir must be filled with water as follows: - Remove the plug from the wall socket. - Open the water reservoir cap by pushing it down and turning anticlockwise at the same time. - Fill the empty water reservoir using the on. Ironing The steam jet function is available only after the water reservoir has been filled with water and the boiler is switched on. It can be used as soon as the steam indicator lamp lights up. - Place the iron on the iron rest and insert the plug into a suitable wall socket. - Set the temperature control knob to the required ironing temperature as indicated by the ironing symbols. - While the iron is heating up, the steam button indicator lamp will be on. The lamp will go out once the required ironing temperature is reached. Before ironing any fabrics, 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. For dry ironing, the water reservoir may be empty. [. . . ] Storage Turn off the iron, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down completely. To avoid damage to the soleplate, store the iron only on the iron rest on the steam generator. Disposal Do not dispose of old or defective appliances in domestic garbage; this should only be done through public collection points. Guarantee This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. [. . . ]