User manual BRAUN PV2505

[. . . ] · The cord should never come into contact with hot objects or the sole plate. · This appliance can only be opened by an authorised Braun Service Centre for repairs. · The cord of this appliance may only be replaced by an authorised Braun Service Centre since special tools are required. · Faulty, unqualified repair work may cause accidents or injury to the user. [. . . ] Caution: While ironing do not turn the steam regulator further, otherwise hot water may come out from the sole plate (see section «Decalcifying/Self-cleaning»). By turning the steam regulator anti-clockwise you can reduce the quantity of steam or turn the steam off «·» (= steam off) (see «Ironing Guide»). Constant steam: Your Braun steam iron is equipped with a special tank configuration to provide constant steam even when the water level in the tank is low. «Extra steam»* (coming from the steam vents in the sole plate): For stubborn creases and wrinkles, collars and cuffs. When ironing within the red range area the extra steam function can be used. You can press the button 5 (d) for 3 seconds at intervals of no less than 15 seconds. Jet of steam* (coming from the outlets p at the slim pointed tip o): Caution: Keep chil-dren away from the jet of steam and do not hold your fingers in front of the outlets p when activating this function. When ironing within the red range area the jet of steam function 6 can be used (e). The jet of steam has been designed not only for steaming hard to reach areas like pleats, inside of pockets etc. , but also for steaming hanging clothing (e. Shot of steam* (coming from the vents in the sole plate): When ironing within the red area the shot of steam function can be used. It gives an extra, particularly powerful shot of steam penetrating deep into the textiles in order to straighten creases, collars and pleats. The function «shot of steam» can be used in normal ironing and also horizontally for steaming hanging clothing (e. Press the shot of steam button 7 at intervals of no less than 5 seconds. When steaming be careful not to touch sensitive textiles with the hot sole plate. Spray / shot of steam 2-function button: With the models 2510 and 2512 the functions «water spray» and «shot of steam» can be activated with a 2-function button. The desired function can be selected by turning the button 7 as far as it will go. The marking (blue = water spray or red = shot of steam) must point to the respective function (f). Turn the button from blue (spray) to red (shot of steam) anti-clockwise and from red to blue clockwise (f). Set the temperature selector 1 to «min. » (b) and the steam regulator 4 to «·» (= steam off) (c). To empty the iron hold it with the open water tank opening 2 downwards (h) and shake it 1 or 2 times. IMPORTANT: Store the cool steam iron in a dry place and always standing on its heel rest j. The sole plate may be damaged by remaining water if it is stored horizontally. The warranty does not cover faults or damage resulting from improper storage of the iron. Maintenance and Cleaning To remove residues of minerals/starch from the sole plate always use steel wool. [. . . ] Re-insert the steam regulator so that the double-arrow aligns with the marking on the iron (F). Then push it down carefully and at the same time turn the button anti-clockwise. Keep turning the button to the marking «·» (= steam off). If your iron has the shot of steam, refill the tank with water, heat the iron up and press the button 7 3 to 4 times in the shot of steam function before ironing, to rinse the iron. [. . . ]