User manual SEVERIN BA 3288

[. . . ] Burns can occur from touching the hot parts of the housing or the sole plate and from hot water or steam. Do not attempt to iron or to smooth out wrinkles or creases from clothes by using the steam jet function while wearing them. Before refilling the water reservoir, remove the plug from the wall socket. Always wait until the steam generator has sufficiently cooled before the reservoir cap is removed for re-filling, cleaning or descaling; the reservoir is under pressure. [. . . ] 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. 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. Ironing The steam jet function is available only after the water reservoir has been filled with water and the boiler is switched on. - 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. Once the water has been used up during ironing, switch off the boiler. Replace the iron on the iron rest on the steam generator after use, and remove the plug from the wall socket. Steam jet When the steam jet button is depressed, jets of steam are emitted through the openings in the sole plate. This function can be very useful when removing 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. For extended steam output, push the slide control towards the handle while keeping the steam jet button depressed. 7 General care and cleaning Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]