SEVERIN BA 3221 Mode D'emploi page 10

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
 Steam ironing and the steam jet function
both involve high temperatures. Th e
suitable temperature range is marked
purple on the temperature control.
 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.
– 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. It goes 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 (0).
 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.
Steam Jet
When the steam jet button (
an additional hot steam jet is emitted from
the soleplate. Th is function can be very
useful when removing stubborn creases. Th e
steam jet function may also be used with the
iron held vertically, to restore the surface of
fabrics.
For a suffi ciently strong steam jet, the
reservoir must be at least a quarter full.
Spray nozzle
Th e laundry can be dampened by pressing
the spray button (
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
 To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
– If necessary, the unit may be wiped with a
– Starch, fat and other deposits on the
 Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
 Do not put vinegar or other descalers into
Self-cleaning system
Th e self-cleaning system fl ushes 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 maximum
– Place the iron on its base stand and insert
– Set the temperature control to its
) is depressed, – Wait until the indicator light goes out.
– Remove the plug from the wall socket.
– Hold the iron horizontally over a sink.
– With the self-cleaning button (
– Pour out any remaining water from the
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disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
dry fuzz-free cloth.
soleplate may be removed with a woollen
cloth soaked in a vinegar-water solution.
solutions.
the water reservoir.
level mark with water.
the plug into the wall socket.
maximum.
pressed, swing the iron lightly to and
fro until no more steam or hot water is
emitted.
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