SEVERIN BA 9659, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 12 / 80

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104 x 142 mm
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 the
- staff kitchens in shops, offices and
other similar working environments,
- agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc.
and similar accommodation,
- 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 filling 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 decalcified water.
Should you be unsure about the
hardness of the water in your area,
please enquire of the relevant local
authority department.
∙ Turn the steam control button to its ‘dry
ironing’ position.
∙ Open the cover of the water fill hole.
∙ Fill the empty water reservoir to
the indicated “Max” level, using the
measuring cup provided.
∙ Close the water fill hole.
Anti-drip function
If the temperature of the soleplate is not
sufficient to produce steam, the water
supply is cut off automatically to prevent
dripping.