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Our products are engineered to meet the
highest standards of quality, functionality and
design. We hope you enjoy your new Braun
steam iron.
Notice: Remove the label, if any, from the sole
plate before first use.
Important Safeguards
•
Before using the iron, read the use
instructions completely. Keep the use
instructions during the entire life of the iron.
•
Make sure your voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on the iron. Connect the iron
to alternating current only.
•
Always unplug the iron before filling with
water. Always pull the plug, not the cord.
The cord should never come in contact with
the hot objects or the sole plate.
•
Never immerse the iron in water or other
liquids.
•
During ironing pauses, always place the
iron upright on its heel rest. Unplug it when
leaving the room, even if only for a short
time.
•
Keep the iron away from children, espe-
cially when using the «jet» function. Electric
irons combine high temperatures and hot
steam that could lead to burns.
•
Never iron or dampen clothes while wearing
them.
•
Check the cord regularly for possible
damage.
•
If the appliance (including cord) shows any
defect, stop using it and take it to a Braun
Service Centre for repair.
•
Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause
accidents or injury to the user.
•
Braun electric appliances meet applicable
safety standards.
A Description
1 «jet» of steam openings
2 Water tank opening
3 Spray nozzle
4 Temperature pilot light
5 «auto-off» pilot light (automatic shut-off)
6 Power shot button
7 2-function button: spray/«jet» of steam
8 Steam regulator
9 Temperature selector
10 Extra steam button
B Before starting off
•
This iron is designed for tap water. If you
have extremely hard water, we recommend
to use a mixture of 50% tap water and 50%
distilled water. Fill the water tank to
«max» marking. Never use distilled water
exclusively. Do not add any additives
(e.g. starch).
•
Keep the iron in the upright position and
connect it to the mains. Select the tempe-
rature according to the ironing guide on the
heel rest of the iron or on the label in your
garments.
•
The temperature pilot light goes off when
the desired temperature is reached (after
approx. 1
ó
min.).
C Ironing
Vario steam
You can increase and reduce the quantity
of steam by turning the steam regulator.
The steam regulator and the temperature
selector have to be set within the red range.
Notice: While ironing, do not turn the steam
regulator beyond the red range.
For power shot and «jet» of steam, the
temperature selector must be set within
the continuous red range. These functions
can even be activated when dry ironing.
Extra steam
Press the extra steam button (10) for max.
3 seconds, but not more often than 4 times
per minute.
Power shot
Press the power shot button (6) in intervals
of at least 5 seconds.
Frontal «jet» of steam
Turn the 2-function button (7) to «jet» as far
as it will go, then press it in intervals of
min. 5 seconds.
Spray function
Turn the 2-function button (7) to the
symbol and press.
Dry ironing
Set the steam regulator on position «O»
(= steam off).
Notice: Prior to ironing, press the power
shot and «jet» buttons 3 to 4 times to
activate them. These functions can be used
for steaming hanging clothes.
Automatic shut-off
Important: The auto-off feature is mercury-
free. The auto-off mechanism causes a
slight rattling noise during ironing. This is
normal and in no case indicates a fault of
the iron.
The «auto-off» pilot light will flash when the
automatic shut-off is activated.
This happens when the iron has rested …
– horizontally on its sole plate for about
30 seconds or
– vertically on its heel rest for about
15 minutes.
To turn on the iron again, just move it.
When the «auto-off» pilot light stops
flashing, the electrical power is on again.
D After ironing
Unplug the iron. To prolong the life of the
iron, empty the water tank. Store the cool
iron in a dry place always standing on its
heel rest.
E Maintenance and cleaning
To clean the sole plate, use steel wool.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or
other chemicals.
F Cleaning the anticalc valve
The anticalc valve on the steam regulator
has to be decalcified regularly (e.g. when-
ever steam development is insufficient).
For this, the water tank has to be empty.
Removing the steam regulator with the
anticalc valve
Turn the steam regulator clockwise to the
double arrow at the end of the anticalc
section and it will lift. Pull it out vertically.
Do not touch the anticalc valve at its lower
end. Immerse the anticalc valve in vinegar
(not vinegar essence) or lemon juice for
minimum 30 minutes. Brush off remaining
residues and rinse under running water
(fig. F 1-5).
Re-inserting the steam regulator
To re-insert the steam regulator follow
fig. 6 and 7.
Notice: The iron must not be used without
the steam regulator.
G Decalcifying/anticalc system
In order to clean the steam chamber from
residues, decalcify it as shown in
fig. G 1-11.
Caution: Hot water and steam will come out
from the sole plate when the steam
regulator is turned clockwise into the anti-
calc area.
Wait for the sole plate to cool down, then
clean it as described above (E).
Then refill the tank with water, heat up the
iron and press the power shot button
4 times to rinse the iron before ironing
(G 12-13).
Do not use commercial decalcifiers, they
may damage the iron.
H Trouble-shooting guide
Subject to change without notice.
This product conforms to the
EMC-Requirements as laid down by
the Council Directive 89/336/EEC
and to the Low Voltage Regulation
(73/23 EEC).
Problem
Remedy
Drops coming out
of the steam vents
Turn the steam regu-
lator anti-clockwise to
reduce the steam or
turn it off. Take longer
intervals when
pressing the «jet» or
power shot button.
«jet» of steam
does not function
Press the «jet» button
several times.
Less steam
develops or no
steam at all
Check water level.
Clean the anticalc
valve.
Calcium particles
coming through
the steam vents
Decalcify the steam
chamber.
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