SEVERIN BA 3234 Travel Steam Iron Instructions

: October 30, 2023
: SEVERIN

Table of Contents

BA 3234 Travel Steam Iron
Steam travel-iron
Important safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Disposal
Documents / Resources

BA 3234 Travel Steam Iron

SEVERIN BA 3234 Travel Steam Iron Instructions

BA 3234 Travel Steam Iron

SEVERIN BA 3234 Travel Steam Iron - fig

Steam travel-iron

Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, 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.

Voltage selector:

The appliance is equipped with a voltage selector which can be set to the local supply voltage.
The 115V selector position covers the 110-120V range, and the 230V position the 220-240V range.

CE marking
This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

Familiarization

Power cord
Handle with water reservoir
Base stand with handle release
Voltage selector
Rating label
Soleplate
Steam selector
Temperature control knob
Indicator lamp
Water level indication
Steam jet button
Water fill hole
Filling cup (no picture)

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 refilling or emptying the water reservoir, remove the plug from the wall socket.
The steam travel iron is not suitable for regular domestic use.
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 qualified 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 flames.
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, offices and other similar working environments,
– in agricultural working environments,
– by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar establishments,
– in bed-and breakfast type environments.

Foldable handle

Before the iron is used, press the handle release and fold the handle upwards until it locks securely into the operating position.
After use, the handle can be folded down again for space-saving storage by pressing the release button.

Steam selector switch

With the steam function activated, an additional hot steam jet is emitted from the soleplate.
In order to use the steam function, the temperature control must be set to the steam-section marked on the control knob.

Filling with water

Fill the water reservoir before using the steam function. Remove the plug from the wall socket before filling the reservoir.
We recommend using decalcified water to prevent the build-up of lime deposits.
Press the handle release and lock the handle in the operating position.
Turn the steam selector to the ‘’ position.
Open the rubber lid on the water reservoir by lifting up the side with the symbol ‘ ’; do not lift up the opposite side.
Fill the empty water reservoir using the measuring cup provided. Fill to the indicated “Max” level only.
Close the water fill hole.

General information about ironing

Always check first 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 difficult to iron.

Before using for the first time

Clean the steam iron before using for the first time, according to the instructions given in the paragraph Cleaning and care. This will result in the removal of possible dust particles from the soleplate and subsequently lessen the smell typically encountered when first switching on.
Please ensure sufficient ventilation.

Ironing

Steam ironing requires high temperatures. The temperature level for steam ironing is indicated on the temperature control knob.
After filling 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 flush out any dirt residues or lint particles trapped inside the openings in the soleplate.
The steam function can now be switched on and off using the steam selector.
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 removing stubborn creases.
The steam jet function may also be used with the iron held vertically, to restore the surface of fabrics.
For a sufficiently strong steam jet, the reservoir must be at least a quarter full.

Cleaning and care

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 solutions.
Do not put vinegar or other descales into the water reservoir.

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 fill hole.
Turn the steam selector to the ‘’ position.
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, as they 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.

SEVERIN Elektrogeräte GmbH
Röhre 27
D-59846 Sunder
Tel +49 2933 982-0
Fax +49 2933 982-1333
information@severin.de
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. / Model specifications are subject to change.
I/M No.: 10337.0000 10/22 SEVERIN BA 3234 Travel Steam Iron - fig
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