SEVERIN BA 3234 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 8

Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, please read the
following instructions carefully and keep this
manual for future reference. Th e appliance
must only be used by persons familiar with
these instructions.
Connection to the mains supply
Th e appliance should only be connected to an
earthed socket installed in accordance with
the regulations.
Dual voltage selector:
With this selector, the iron can be set to
diff erent supply voltages. Make sure that the
supply voltage corresponds with the voltage
marked on the rating label. Th is product
complies with all binding CE labelling
directives.
Familiarisation
1. Power cord
2. Handle with water reservoir
3. Base stand with handle release
4. Dual voltage selector
5. Rating label
6. Soleplate
7. Steam selector
8. Temperature control knob
9. Indicator lamp
10. Water level indication
11. Steam jet button
12. Water fi ll hole
13. Filling cup (no picture)
Important safety instructions
 Before the appliance is used, the main unit
as well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects
or leakage. Should the appliance, for
instance, have been dropped onto a hard
surface, it must not be used any longer:
even invisible damage may have adverse
eff ects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
Steam travel-iron
 Do not operate the appliance if excessive
force has been used to pull the power
cord. Damage cannot always be detected
from the outside; the entire unit should
therefore be checked by a qualifi ed
technician before it is used again.
 Th e steam travel iron is not suitable for
regular domestic use.
 Th is appliance may be used by children
(at least 8 years of age) and by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lacking experience and
knowledge, provided they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance and fully understand
all dangers
involved.
 Children must not be permitted to play
with the appliance.
 Children must not be permitted to carry
out any cleaning or maintenance work on
the appliance unless they are supervised.
 While switched on or still cooling down
aft er use, the iron and its power cord must
be kept well away from children under 8
years of age.
 Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – such materials
are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suff ocation.
 Great care is necessary in using any
appliance, especially near children. Do
not leave the steam iron unattended while
connected or on an ironing board. Always
remove the plug from the wall socket and
place the steam iron on its base stand,
even if you leave the room only for a short
while.
 Th e 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. Do
not allow steam to escape in the direction
of anyone nearby.
 Th e iron must be used and stored on a stable
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and safety precautions