BA 3286 - Iron SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BA 3286 SEVERIN

Instructions for use

Before using the appliance, please read the

following instructions carefully and keep this

manual for future reference.  e appliance

must only be used by persons familiar with

Connection to the mains supply

 e appliance should only be connected to

an earthed socket installed in accordance

with the regulations. Make sure that the

supply voltage corresponds with the voltage

marked on the rating label of the appliance.

 is product complies with all binding CE

labelling directives.

1. Safety holder for connecting hose

3. Temperature control (adjustable)

4. Connecting hose with swivelling non-

5. Indicator light - iron

6. Base stand (rear)

7. Power cord with plug

8. Side holder for connecting hose

9. Rating label (underneath steam

10. Maintenance screw

16. Iron rest (on steam generator)

Important safety instructions

Remove any packaging materials from the z

Before the appliance is used, the main z

body including the power cord as well as

any attachment  tted should be checked

thoroughly for any defects or leakage.

Should the appliance, for instance, have

been dropped onto a hard surface, it

must no longer be used: even invisible

damage may have adverse e ects on the

operational safety of the appliance.

 e power cord should be regularly z

examined for any signs of damage. In the

event of such damage being found, the

appliance must no longer be used.

Do not operate the appliance if excessive z

strain has been put on the connecting

hose or the power cable. Damage cannot

always be detected from the outside; the

entire unit should therefore be checked

by a quali ed technician before it is used

Always place the appliance on a  at, z

level and heat-resistant surface during

operation. Do not put it on or near hot

surfaces or open  ames such as hot-plates

Great care is necessary when using any z

appliance, especially near children. Do

not leave the appliance unattended while

connected. Always remove the plug from

the wall socket and place the iron back on

its rest on the steam generator.

When ironing is interrupted, the iron z

must be replaced on its rest on the steam

 e iron must be used and stored on a z

stable and durable surface only.

With the iron placed on its rest on the steam z

generator, ensure that this too is on a stable

and durable surface.

Never open the maintenance screw in the z

bottom of the steam generator unless the

appliance has completely cooled down.

Caution: We strongly recommend that you

allow the unit to cool down over night.

Caution: z the connecting hose can become

10very hot during ironing.

 e appliance operates at very high z

temperatures. Do not touch any part of

the appliance except the handle. Burns

can occur from touching the hot parts

of the housing or the sole plate and from

hot water or steam. Do not allow steam to

escape in the direction of anyone nearby.

When operating the appliance, hold only z

Do not attempt to iron or to smooth out z

wrinkles or creases from clothes by using

the steam jet function while wearing

Do not  ll the reservoir with any liquid z

Always switch the appliance o and z

remove the plug from the wall socket

before the water reservoir is removed;

this will prevent the appliance from being

Do not allow the power cord to touch z

hot surfaces, and do not coil it round the

Always remove the plug from the wall z

in case of any malfunction, -

while re lling, when the reservoir is -

When removing the plug from the wall z

socket, never pull on the power cord;

always grip the plug itself.

 is appliance is not intended for use by z

any persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lacking experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning

the use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure z

that they do not play with the appliance.

Caution: z Keep any packaging materials

well away from children: there is a risk of

No responsibility will be accepted if z

damage results from improper use, or if

these instructions are not complied with.

 is appliance is intended for domestic use z

only and not for commercial applications.

In order to comply with safety regulations z

and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical

appliances must be carried out by quali ed

personnel, including the replacement

of the power cord. If repairs are needed,

please send the appliance to one of our

customer service departments.  e

address can be found in the appendix to

reservoir must be  lled with water in the

switch o the generator and remove the -

plug from the wall outlet;

press the reservoir release button and take -

o the reservoir to the rear;

 ll the reservoir with clean tap water, -

observing the ‘Max’ marking;

replace the reservoir in the generator, -

ensuring it locks into place.

Adjusting the level of water hardness

Before the appliance is used for the  rst time,

or when it is used in a new location with a

di erent degree of water hardness, the iron

should be adjusted to the appropriate hardness

button to enter the water-

hardness adjustment mode.

Use the + and – buttons to select the –

Should you be unsure about the hardness of

the water in your area, please enquire of the

relevant local authority department.

button again to con rm the

11selected setting and save it for future ironing.

Re- lling with water

As soon as the water in the reservoir needs to

be replenished, the symbol

display and a beep signal is heard. Proceed as

described in the section Filling with water.

To facilitate ironing,  t the cable guide

(provided) into the rear opening and run

the connecting hose through the loop on the

upper part of the cable guide.

Before being used for the  rst time, the iron

should be heated up and cleaned as follows:

Fill the reservoir with clean tap water. –

Place the iron on its rest and insert the –

plug into a suitable wall socket.

Use the On/O switch to turn on the –

A beep signal is heard and the display –

shows the medium setting for the water

, as well as the medium

setting for the steam output selection

starts  ashing to indicate

that the boiler is heating up.

Set the temperature control to its –

As the iron is heating up, the temperature –

indicator lamp on the iron will be on.

It goes out once the required ironing

temperature is reached.

button and the + / − buttons

to set the appropriate hardness level as

described in the section Adjusting the level

While the appliance is heating up, the –

display shows the symbol for the steam

pressure already available for steam

 e symbol disappears once the water –

in the boiler has reached the required

As soon as the steam output indicator z

appears in the display, pass the

sole plate over a clean cotton cloth, while

repeatedly using the steam button in short

bursts to clean the sole plate.

Now clean the appliance according to z

the instructions given in the paragraph

General Care and Cleaning.

 is will remove possible dust particles z

from the sole plate and subsequently

lessen the smell typically encountered

when  rst switching on. Ensure su cient

General information about ironing

Always check  rst whether a label with

ironing instructions is attached to the article

 e meaning of the ironing symbols is as –

 ese markings can also be found on the –

temperature control knob of the iron in

the form of dot symbols.

Laundry to be ironed should be z

sorted according to the fabric ironing

temperature. Follow the ironing symbols

and start with the lowest temperature.

When ironing highly sensitive fabrics, z

or if you are not sure about the fabric,

carefully test-iron on a non-visible point,

e.g. inside a seam. Always start with the

If the laundry is put into a dryer before z

ironing, the temperature should be

adjusted to ‚iron dry‘. Very dry fabrics are

Steam ironing requires high temperatures. z

 e appropriate level for steam ironing

is indicated on the temperature control

12Fill the water reservoir with clean tap –

Place the iron on its rest and insert the –

plug into a suitable wall socket.

Use the On/O switch –

symbol starts  ashing to indicate

that the boiler is heating up.

Set the temperature control knob to the –

required ironing temperature according

to the ironing symbols.

As the iron is heating up, the temperature –

indicator lamp on the iron will be on.

It goes out once the required ironing

temperature is reached.

Use the + and – buttons to select the –

desired steam output:

While the appliance is heating up, the –

display shows the symbol for the steam

pressure already available for steam

the water in the boiler has reached the

required temperature.

As soon as the steam output indicator ‘ – 4’

appears in the display, the water in the

boiler is su ciently hot for steam ironing.

Before starting to iron, the sole plate –

should be cleaned by passing it over a

clean cotton cloth, while using the steam

jet function; this helps to  ush out any dirt

residues or lint particles trapped inside the

openings in the sole plate.

You can now start ironing; press the steam –

 e steam function may also be used with –

the iron held vertically, to remove creases

or wrinkles from fabrics.

If, during ironing, the water reservoir z

becomes empty, simply re- ll it as

described in the section ‘Filling with

water’. Always replenish the water in

good time, whenever the symbol

Turn the appliance o a er use. Replace z

the iron on its rest on the steam generator

and remove the plug from the wall socket.

Once the appliance has cooled down z

su ciently, the power cord and

connecting hose may be carefully wound

up and stored in the side holder.

For dry-ironing (i.e. ironing without steam),

proceed as described in the section Steam

ironing and use the + and – buttons to select

the ‘no steam’-symbol

 e spray function can be used at any time.

To  ll the water tank for the spray function,

pull o the entire spray assembly and take

o the tank. Fill the tank with clean water,

observing the ‘Max’ marking and replace

it. Ensure that the two arrow markings are

properly aligned, i.e. facing each other.

Replace the spray assembly.

If the appliance is not used for more than

10 minutes, it will automatically switch into

‘Pause’ mode.  is is indicated by a beep

pause symbol in the display.

To continue ironing, re-activate the appliance

by pressing the On/O switch

button and allow it to re-heat for around two

General care and cleaning

Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is z

disconnected from the power supply and

has completely cooled down.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not z

clean the appliance with water and do not

immerse it in water.

Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning z

If necessary, the appliance may be wiped z

with a dry lint-free cloth.

Starch, fat and other deposits on the sole –

plate may be removed with a woollen

13cloth soaked in a vinegar/water solution.

To empty any water remaining in the reservoir

A er use, any remaining water must be

removed from the reservoir.

Remove the reservoir. –

Pour out any remaining water through the –

Replace the reservoir in the generator. –

To prevent a build-up of lime deposits on the

heating element and to extend the lifespan of

your appliance, the boiler should be cleaned

as soon as the ‘Clean boiler’-signal

appears in the display.

Remove the plug from the wall socket –

a er use and allow the appliance to cool

down completely. Caution: We strongly

recommend that you allow the unit to cool

down over night before cleaning the boiler

Place the iron on the rest on its rear onto a –

stable and durable surface.

Remove the empty water reservoir. –

Turn the steam generator upside down. –

Use a coin to turn the maintenance screw –

turning anti-clockwise and remove it.

Hold the steam generator over a suitable –

Let the residual water inside the boiler drain –

Fill the boiler with one cup of clean tap –

Shake the appliance repeatedly to and fro, –

and then pour out the water again.

Repeat this procedure until the water is clear –

and no longer shows any impurities.

Fill the boiler with 400 ml of clean tap –

water. Caution: Do not forget to re-plenish

the water; operating the boiler empty is

likely to cause serious damage.

Replace the maintenance screw and ensure –

that it is properly  tted.

Caution: – Never pour vinegar or descaling

liquid into the boiler.

Caution: – danger of scalding from

escaping steam. Never open the boiler

during use; allow the appliance to cool

Do not dispose of old or defective

appliances in domestic garbage;

this should only be done through

public collection points.

 is product is guaranteed against defects

in materials and workmanship for a period

of three years from the date of purchase.

Under this guarantee the manufacturer

undertakes to repair or replace any parts

found to be defective, providing the product

is returned to one of our authorised service

centres.  is guarantee is only valid if the

appliance has been used in accordance with

the instructions, and provided that it has not

been modi ed, repaired or interfered with

by any unauthorised person, or damaged

 is guarantee naturally does not cover wear

and tear, nor breakables such as glass and

ceramic items, bulbs etc.  is guarantee does

not a ect your statutory rights, nor any legal

rights you may have as a consumer under

applicable national legislation governing the

purchase of goods. If the product fails to

operate and needs to be returned, pack it 8

carefully, enclosing your name and address

and the reason for return. If within the

guarantee period, please also provide the

guarantee card and proof of purchase.

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