BA 3220 - Iron SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BA 3220 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.  is product complies

with all binding CE labelling directives.

7. Swivelling anti-kink covering with

8. Base stand with rating label

10. Continuously adjustable temperature

11. Self-cleaning button (

Important safety instructions

 Before the appliance is used, the main

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.

 Do not operate the appliance if excessive

force has been used to pull the power

cord. Damage cannot always be detected

from the outside; the entire unit should

therefore be checked by a quali ed

technician before it is used again.

 Great care is necessary in using any

appliance, especially near children. Do

not leave the steam iron unattended while

connected or on an ironing board. Always

remove the plug from the wall socket and

place the steam iron on its base stand.

  e iron must be used and stored on a

stable and durable surface only.

 With the iron placed on its rest, ensure

that this too is on a stable and durable

  e appliance operates at very high

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 soleplate and from

hot water or steam. When operating the

steam iron, hold only by the handle. Do

not allow steam to escape in the direction

 Do not allow the power cord to touch

hot surfaces. Do not coil the power cord

round the appliance.

 Always place the appliance on a heat-

resistant surface during operation. Do

not position the appliance on or near hot

surfaces or open  ames such as hot-plates

 Always remove the plug from the wall

- 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.

  is appliance is not intended for use

by any person (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

8responsible for their safety.

 Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

 Caution: Keep any packaging materials

well away from children, as they are

a potential source of danger e.g. from

 Before re lling or emptying the water

reservoir, remove the plug from the wall

 No responsibility is accepted if damage

results from improper use, or if these

instructions are not complied with.

  is appliance is intended for domestic or

similar applications, such as in

- shops, o ces and other similar working

- agricultural areas,

- hotels, motels etc. and similar

- 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 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

addresses can be found in the appendix to

A special  lter in the generator reservoir

so ens the water and reduces the build-up of

lime deposits in the sole plate.

Fill the water reservoir before using the steam

function or the spray nozzle.

Remove the plug from the wall socket before

 lling the reservoir.

–  is 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 decalci 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  ll hole.

– Fill the empty water reservoir using the

measuring cup provided. Fill the reservoir

to the indicated ‘Max’ level only.

– Close the  lling hole, ensuring that the

cover is heard clicking into place.

If the temperature of the soleplate is not

su cient to produce steam, the water supply

is cut o automatically to prevent dripping.

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 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

 If the laundry is being dried in a dryer

before ironing, the temperature should be

adjusted to ‘iron dry’. Very dry fabrics are

Clean the steam iron before using for the  rst

time, according to the instructions given in

the paragraph ‘General Care and Cleaning

- Self-cleaning system’.  is will result in the

removal of possible dust particles from the

9soleplate and subsequently lessen the smell

typically encountered when  rst switching

Please ensure su cient ventilation.

 Steam ironing and the steam jet function

both involve high temperatures.  e

suitable temperature range is marked

green on the temperature control.

 A er  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

 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  ush out

any dirt residues or lint particles trapped

inside the openings in the soleplate.

  e steam output can be adjusted with

the steam control button or completely

switched o for dry ironing (0).

 For dry ironing, the water reservoir may

be empty. Should there be water le 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 a er use and remove the plug from

If the appliance is switched on but not being

used for a certain period of time, it will

automatically switch o . Automatic switch-

o is indicated by 6 short beep signals. As

soon as the appliance is moved, it will switch

Horizontal position:

With the iron standing on its sole plate, it

When upright on its base stand, the iron

When the steam jet button (

an additional hot steam jet is emitted from

the soleplate.  is function can be very

useful when removing stubborn creases.  e

steam jet function may also be used with the

iron held vertically, to restore the surface of

For a su ciently strong steam jet, the

reservoir must be at least a quarter full.

 e laundry can be dampened by pressing

).  is will help to

smooth out di cult areas.  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.

– Starch, fat and other deposits on the

soleplate may be removed with a woollen

cloth soaked in a vinegar-water solution.

 Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning

 Do not put vinegar or other descalers into

the water reservoir.

Self-cleaning system

 e self-cleaning system  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

10been used for an extended period of time,

or otherwise every 10-15 days. Proceed as

– Fill the water reservoir up to the maximum

level mark with water.

– Place the iron on its base stand and insert

the plug into the wall socket.

– Set the temperature control to its

– 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 (

pressed, swing the iron lightly to and

fro until no more steam or hot water is

– Pour out any remaining water from the

– Allow the sole plate to cool down before

cleaning it with a damp, lint-free cloth.

 Turn o the steam iron, remove the plug

from the wall socket and let the unit cool

– Pour any remaining water out of the

reservoir through the water  ll hole.

 To avoid damage to the soleplate, store the

steam iron in upright position on its base

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 two 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

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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- pensioni “bed-and-breakfast” (letto &

Service Post of Thermi

7th Floor, Cité Dora 3 Building, Dora

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