User manual SEVERIN BA 3257

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] - Fit the water reservoir to the iron from the front and make sure that it locks properly into place. 9 Anti-drip function If the temperature of the soleplate is not sufficient to produce steam, the water supply is cut off automatically to prevent dripping. 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 steam 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 may carefully test-iron at a non-visible point, e. g. If the laundry is being dried in a dryer before ironing, the temperature should be adjusted to "iron dry". Start up Clean the steam iron before using for the first time, according to the instructions given in the paragraph "General Care and Cleaning". This will result in the removal of possible dust particles from the soleplate and subsequently lessen the smell typically encountered when first switching on. Ironing Steam ironing requires high temperatures. 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 red and green indicator light will be on. The red indicator light 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. The steam output can be continuously adjusted with the steam control button or completely switched off for dry ironing. For dry ironing, the water reservoir may be empty. Should there be 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 Jet When the steam jet button is depressed, an additional hot steam jet is emitted from the soleplate. This function can be very useful when the regular amount of steam emitted is not sufficient to remove stubborn creases or when ironing difficult or thick fabrics. The steam jet function may also be used with the iron held vertically, to remove creases or wrinkles from fabrics. [. . . ] If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase. Storage Turn off the steam iron, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the unit cool down completely. - Pour any remaining water out of the reservoir through the water fill hole. To avoid damage to the soleplate, store the steam iron in upright position on its base stand. [. . . ]