SEVERIN BA 3274 Instrucciones De Uso página 11

of open gas fl ames.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to touch
hot surfaces. Do not coil the power cord
round the appliance.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction,
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Filling with water
Fill the water reservoir before using the
steam function or the spray nozzle. Remove
the plug from the wall socket before fi lling
the reservoir.
∙ This steam iron 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 decalcifi ed water.
Should you be unsure about the hardness
of the water in your area, please enquire
of the relevant local authority department.
∙ Turn the steam control button all the way
to the left to its Off-position.
∙ Fill the empty water reservoir using
the measuring cup provided. Fill to the
indicated "Max" level only.
General information about ironing
Before ironing, always check fi rst 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. 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 Cleaning and care -
Self-cleaning system. This 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.
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