SEVERIN BA-3257 Instructions For Use Manual page 10

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.
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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.
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The steam output can be continuously
adjusted with the steam control button or
completely switched off for dry ironing.
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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.
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Place the steam iron upright on its base
stand after use and remove the plug from
the wall socket.
Automatic switch-off
If the appliance is switched on but not being
used for a certain period of time, it will
automatically switch off. This automatic
switch-off is indicated by an acoustic signal;
in addition, the green indicator light is
flashing. As soon as the appliance is moved,
it will switch on again.
Horizontal position:
With the iron standing on its soleplate, it will
switch off after approx 30 seconds of
inactivity.
Vertical position:
When upright on its base stand, the iron will
switch off after approx. 8 minutes of
inactivity.
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.
Using the Spray Nozzle
The laundry can be dampened by pressing
the spray button. This will help to smooth
out difficult areas. The spray nozzle may be
used at any temperature level during dry or
steam ironing.
General Care and Cleaning
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Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
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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.
- In order to protect the clean soleplate,
you may occasionally apply a small
amount of paraffin to the warm plate,
wiping it off with a woollen cloth.
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Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
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Do not put vinegar or other descalers
into the water reservoir.
Self-cleaning system
The self-cleaning system flushes out loose
mineral deposits and keeps the appliance
free of lime and dust particles. Self-cleaning
should be performed if the iron has not been
used for an extended period of time, or
otherwise every 10-15 days. Proceed as
follows:
- Fill the water reservoir up to the
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