SEVERIN BA-9679 Mode D'emploi page 10

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
- Self-cleaning system". 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
 Always use the iron on a heat-resistant
surface.
 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;
the main indicator lamp lights up.
– 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 output can be adjusted with
the steam control button or completely
switched off for dry ironing.
 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.
Automatic switch-off
If the appliance is switched on but not
being used for a certain period of time, it
will automatically switch off . Th e automatic
switch-off is indicated by the fl ashing main
indicator lamp. As soon as the appliance is
moved, it will switch on again.
Horizontal position:
With the iron standing on its sole plate, it
will switch off aft er approx 30 seconds of
inactivity.
Vertical position:
When upright on its base stand, the iron
will switch off aft er approx. 8 minutes of
inactivity.
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 the regular amount of steam emitted
is not suffi cient to remove stubborn creases
or when ironing diffi cult or thick fabrics.
Th e steam jet function may also be used with
the iron held vertically, to remove creases or
wrinkles from fabrics.
Using the Spray Nozzle
Th e laundry can be dampened by pressing
the spray button. Th is will help to smooth
out diffi cult areas. Th e spray nozzle may be
used at any temperature level during dry or
steam ironing.
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.
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