SEVERIN BA 3220 Instrucciones De Uso página 11

of lime deposits in the sole plate.
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.
∙ Open the cover of the water fi ll hole.
∙ Fill the empty water reservoir using the
measuring cup provided. Fill the reservoir
to the indicated 'Max' level only.
∙ Close the fi lling hole, ensuring that the
cover is heard clicking into place
Anti-drip function
If the temperature of the soleplate is not
suffi cient to produce steam, the water supply
is cut off automatically to prevent dripping.
General information about 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
Remove the protective fi lm from the
soleplate. 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'.
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.
Ironing
∙ Steam ironing and the steam jet function
both involve high temperatures. The
suitable temperature range is marked
purple on the temperature control.
∙ After 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
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