SEVERIN BA 3234 Mode D'emploi page 9

and durable surface only.
 Even with the iron placed on its back rest,
ensure that this too is on a stable and
durable surface.
 Th e iron should only be placed on heat-
resistant surfaces, never near hot surfaces
(eg hot-plates) or in the vicinity 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
- aft er 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.
 Before refi lling or emptying the water
reservoir, remove the plug from the wall
socket.
 No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
 Th is appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural areas,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
 In order to comply with safety regulations
and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical
appliances must be carried out by qualifi ed
personnel, including the replacement
of the power cord. If repairs are needed,
please send the appliance to one of our
customer service
addresses can be found in the appendix to
this manual.
Foldable handle
Before the iron is used, press the handle
release and fold the handle upwards until it
locks securely into the operating position.
Aft er use, the handle can be folded down
departments. Th e
again for space-saving storage by pressing the
release button.
Steam selector switch
With the steam function activated, an
additional hot steam jet is emitted from the
soleplate.
 In order to use the steam function, the
temperature control must be set to the
steam-section marked on the control
knob.
Filling with water
Fill the water reservoir before using the steam
function. Remove the plug from the wall
socket before fi lling the reservoir.
– We recommend using decalcifi ed water to
prevent the build-up of lime deposits.
– Press the handle release and lock the
handle in the operating position.
– Turn the steam selector to the '
position.
– Open the rubber lid on the water reservoir
by lift ing up the side with the symbol '
do not lift up the opposite side.
– Fill the empty water reservoir using
the measuring cup provided. Fill to the
indicated "Max" level only.
– Close the water fi ll hole.
General information about ironing
Always check fi rst whether a label with
ironing instructions is attached to the article
to be ironed.
– Th e meaning of the ironing symbols is as
follows:
• synthetics
(low temperature)
•• silk and wool
(medium temperature)
••• cotton and linen
(high temperature)
– Th ese 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
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