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4 Dry ironing
Turn the steam mode off by pressing the
steam button (3) so that it catches in the
lower position.
Automatic
shut-off
(model 6295 only)
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 temperature pilot light (7) 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
8 minutes.
To turn on the iron again, just move it.
When the temperature pilot light stops
flashing, the electrical power is on again.
The automatic shut-off will be activated
approximately 2 minutes after the iron is
plugged into a socket.
D Textile Protector Plus
Before attaching the Textile Protector (8) for
the first time, iron approximately 2 minutes
without the Textile Protector.
The Braun Textile Protector protects
delicate fabrics from heat damage and
makes it possible to iron most dark fabrics
without an intermediate cloth. To check the
reaction of your fabrics before you start
ironing, we recommend that you iron a
small section of material on the reverse
side. With the Protector, you are able to iron
delicate fabrics with the temperature setting
«•••» or «
max
», so that you can use all
steam functions your iron offers.
After having attached the Textile Protector,
wait about 1
1
/
2
minutes before you start
ironing.
E After ironing
•
Unplug the iron and press the steam on/off
button (3) so that it catches in its lower
position (steam off).
•
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.
F Maintenance and cleaning
To clean the sole plate, use steel wool.
Then wipe the sole plate clean with a cloth.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar nor
other chemicals. To clean the soft material
of handle and power shot and spray
buttons, use soapy water.
G Cleaning the anticalc valve
The iron’s anticalc valve is located at the
lower end of the steam button (3). It has
to be decalcified regularly (e.g. when the
steam development is insufficient).
Proceed as follows:
1) Unplug the iron and empty the water tank.
2) Press the steam button so it is lifted.
3) Remove carefully (some water may now
leak from the sole plate).
4) Do not touch the anticalc valve.
5) Immerse in vinegar (not vinegar essence)
or lemon juice until the lime becomes soft.
6) Use a non-metallic brush until all openings
are clean.
7) Rinse under running water.
8) Re-insert the steam button.
9) Press to check the steam on/off function.
Note: the iron must never be used without
the steam button.
H Decalcifying / anticalc system
When scale particles come out of the steam
vents or when the steam development is
insufficient even after cleaning the anticalc
valve, you should clean the steam chamber
as follows:
1) Make sure the steam button is in its lower
position.
2) – 3) Fill water into the tank, connect to the
mains and select the «•••» temperature
setting.
4) – 5) Wait until the pilot light turns off.
Unplug the iron.
6) – 7) Hold the iron over a sink, then press the
steam button so it is lifted, carefully pull it
up, turn it and rest it in this position.
Caution: When the steam button is pulled
up, hot water and steam will come out from
the sole plate.
8) Push back the steam button until it catches
in the lower position.
9) – 10) Fill water into the tank, connect to the
mains and select the «•••» temperature
setting.
11) – 13) When the pilot light goes off, press
the power shot button 4 times to rinse the
iron. Disconnect the iron and wait for the
sole plate to cool off, then clean it as
described above in section «G».
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