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by «pre-steaming», thus making ironing easier.
Be careful – steam comes out laterally.
2 Steam shot
Prior to use, press the steam shot button (5)
3 to 4 times to activate it.
Press the steam shot button in intervals of at
least 5 seconds.
Steam shot can be activated when dry ironing.
The temperature selector has to be set
between «•••» and «max».
The steam shot function can also be used in the
vertical position for steaming hanging clothes.
3 Spray function
Press the spray button (4).
4 Dry ironing
Set the steam regulator (3) on position «0»
(= steam off).
D After ironing
Unplug the iron and turn the steam regulator to
position «0». 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 prevent damaging the sole plate, do not iron
over metal buttons or zippers. Clean the sole
plate regularly with a damp cloth. To remove
mineral/starch residues, use a vinegar/water
mixture in the ratio of 1
:
2. Never use steel wool,
abrasive scouring pads, powders or other
chemicals to clean the sole plate.
F Cleaning the anticalc valve
The anticalc valve located on the lower end of the
steam regulator (3) has to be decalcified regularly
(e.g. whenever 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 towards
.
Keep on turning firmly beyond the resistance until
the steam regulator is lifted. When positioned at
«•» (anticalc system), 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 a minimum of 30 minutes.
Brush off remaining residues and rinse under
running water (fig. F 1–5).
Re-inserting the steam regulator:
When re-inserting the steam regulator, make
sure the steam regulator base still points on
setting «•» (anticalc system) (fig. F 6). When
firmly pushing down the steam regulator, it turns
back to
(fig. F 7) where it catches.
Notice: The iron must never be used without
steam regulator.
G Decalcifying / anticalc system
In order to clean the steam chamber from
residues, decalcify it as shown in picture section
G 1–11.
Caution: Hot water and steam will come out
from the sole plate when the steam regulator is
turned clockwise beyond
.
Wait for the sole plate to cool down, then clean
it as described above.
Then refill the tank with water, heat up the iron
and press the steam shot button four times to
rinse the iron before ironing (fig. G 12–14).
Do not use commercial decalcifiers, they may
damage the iron.
Trouble-shooting guide
Problem Remedy
Drops coming out of
the steam vents
Turn the steam regulator
anti-clockwise to reduce
the steam or turn it off.
Take longer intervals when
pressing the steam shot
button.
Select a higher tempera-
ture setting.
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.
Subject to change without notice.
Please do not dispose of the product in the
household waste at the end of its useful life.
Disposal can take place at a Braun Service
Centre or at appropriate collection points
provided in your country.
For UK Only
Guarantee Information
All Braun Household products carry a minimum
guarantee period of two years. (see below for list
of exceptions) The rights and benefits under this
guarantee are additional to your statutory rights
which are not affected.
Please keep your receipt as this will form the
basis of your guarantee.
In the unlikely event of a breakdown you have
access to professional help from our team simply
by calling:
02392 392333
For service in the Republic of Ireland please call:
012475471
Braun Household undertakes within the specified
period to repair or replace any part of the
appliance, free of charge (with the exception of any
glass or porcelain-ware incorporated in the
product) found to be defective provided that;
• We are promptly informed of the defect.
• The product is used and maintained in
accordance with the User Instructions.
• The appliance has not been altered in any way
or subjected to misuse or repair by a person
other than an authorised service agent for
Braun Household.
• No rights are given under this guarantee to a
person acquiring the appliance second hand or
for commercial or communal use.
• Any repaired or replaced appliance will be
guaranteed on these terms for the unexpired
portion of the guarantee.
• The need for repair has not been caused by
insufficient aftercare or cleaning: or damage
caused by the chemical or electrochemical
effects of water.
Under no circumstances shall the application of
this guarantee give rise to the complete
replacement of the appliance or entitle the
consumer to damages.
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Hampshire PO9 2NH
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