SEVERIN BA 3234 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 10

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. inside of seam. Start with the
lowest temperature.
 If the laundry is being dried in a dryer
before ironing, the temperature should be
adjusted to "iron dry". Very dry fabrics are
diffi cult to iron.
Start up
Clean the steam iron before using for the fi rst
time, according to the instructions given in
the paragraph 'General Care and Cleaning' .
Th is will result in the removal of possible dust
particles from the soleplate and subsequently
lessen the smell typically encountered when
fi rst switching on.
Please ensure suffi cient ventilation.
Ironing
 Steam ironing requires high temperatures.
Th e temperature level for steam ironing
is indicated on the temperature control
knob.
– Aft er fi lling 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 lamp will be on. Th e 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 fl ush
out any dirt residues or lint particles
trapped inside the openings in the
soleplate.
 Th e steam function can now be switched
on and off using the steam selector.
 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 aft er 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. Th is function can be very
useful when removing stubborn creases. Th e
steam jet function may also be used with the
iron held vertically, to restore the surface of
fabrics.
For a suffi ciently strong steam jet, the
reservoir must be at least a quarter full.
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.
– If necessary, the unit may be wiped with a
dry fuzz-free cloth.
– Starch, fat and other deposits on the
soleplate may be removed with a woollen
cloth soaked in a vinegar-water solution.
 Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
 Do not put vinegar or other descalers into
the water reservoir.
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 fi ll hole.
– Turn the steam selector to the '
position.
 To avoid damage to the soleplate, store the
steam iron in upright position on its base
stand.
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