SEVERIN BS 3242 Steam Iron Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: SEVERIN

Table of Contents

Important safety instructions
General information about ironing
General Care and Cleaning
Storage
Disposal
Guarantee
References
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SEVERIN BS 3242 Steam Iron Instruction Manual

Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, please read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

Connection to the mains supply
The 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. This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

Familiarisation

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Spray nozzle
Water fi ll hole
Steam control button
Steam jet button
Spray button
Handle
Swivelling anti-kink covering with power cord
Base stand
Indicator lamp
Temperature control knob
Self-cleaning button
Water level indication
Soleplate

Important safety instructions

Do not leave the steam iron unattended while connected. Always remove the plug from the wall socket, even if you leave the room only for a short while.
Do not use the iron if it has been dropped onto a hard surface, or if it shows any sign of damage or leakage.
The iron must be used and stored on a stable and durable surface only.
Even with the iron placed on its back rest, ensure that this too is on a stable and durable surface.
In order to avoid hazards, repairs to this electrical appliance or its power cord must be carried out by our customer service. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to our customer service department (see appendix).
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.
Before refi lling or emptying the water reservoir, remove the plug from the wall socket.
This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of age.
While switched on or still cooling down after use, the iron and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 years of age.
Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – these are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.
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 qualifi ed technician before it is used again.
The 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. Do not allow steam to escape in the direction of anyone nearby. When operating the steam iron, hold only by the handle.
The iron should only be placed on heat-resistant surfaces, never near hot surfaces (eg hot-plates) or in the vicinity of open gas fl ames.
Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces. Do not coil the power cord round the appliance.
Always remove the plug from the wall socket
after use,
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.
No responsibility is accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.
This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as
in shops, offi ces and other similar working environments,
in agricultural working environments,
by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar establishments,
in bed-and breakfast type environments.

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.
To prevent water from dripping from the sole plate, ensure that the steam control button (5) is closed. It should be opened only once the temperature level required for steam ironing [as indicated on the temperature control knob(2)] has been reached.
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 water fi ll hole.

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:
ï synthetics (low temperature) ïï silk and wool (medium temperature) ïïï 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
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 requires high temperatures. The temperature level for steam ironing is indicated on the temperature control knob.
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. The 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.
The 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 after use and remove the plug from the wall socket.

Steam Jet
When the steam jet button is depressed, an additional hot steam jet is emitted from the soleplate. This 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. The steam jet function may also be used with the iron held vertically, to restore the surface of fabrics.

Using the Spray Nozzle
The laundry can be dampened by pressing the spray button. This will help to smooth out diffi cult areas. The 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.
In order to protect the clean soleplate, you may occasionally apply a small amount of paraffi n to the warm plate, wiping it off with a woollen cloth.
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.
Do not put vinegar or other descalers into the water reservoir.

Self-cleaning system
The 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 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 maximum.
Wait until the red indicator light goes out.
Remove the plug from the wall socket.
Hold the iron horizontally over a sink.
With the self-cleaning button depressed, swing the iron lightly to and fro until no more steam or hot water is emitted.
Pour out any remaining water from the reservoir.
Allow the sole plate to cool down before cleaning it with a damp, lint-free cloth.

Storage

Turn off the steam iron, remove the plug from the wall socket and let the unit cool down completely.
Pour any remaining water out of the reservoir through the water fi ll hole.
To avoid damage to the soleplate, store the steam iron in upright position on its base stand.

Disposal

Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, asthey contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.

Guarantee

This 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. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modi fi ed, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse. This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect 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.