User manual BRAUN PV2550

[. . . ] · 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. [. . . ] The jet of steam 5 and the shot of steam 6 buttons can be activated during dry ironing, provided that the temperature selector 1 is within the continuous red area Steam ironing Temperature selection: Set the temperature selector 1 within the red range steam (b) and wait until the iron has reached the selected temperature (i. Steam ironing at lower temperatures may cause water drops instead of steam. Should this happen, turn the steam regulator 4 to the position «·» (= steam off) (c). Steam regulator 4: Select the quantity of steam required (c) for each garment with the steam regulator 4. You can increase the quantity by turning the steam regulator clockwise (wide markings) to the end of the red marking. 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 min. q qq provide constant steam even when the water level in the tank is low. Jet of steam* (coming from the outlets p at the slim pointed tip o): Caution: Keep children 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 can be used (d). 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. Spray / shot of steam 2-function button: 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 6 as far as it will go. The marking (blue = water spray or red = shot of steam) must point to the respective function (e). Turn the button from blue (spray) to red (shot of steam) anti-clockwise and from red to blue clockwise (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 6 at intervals of no less than 5 seconds. When steaming be careful not to touch sensitive textiles with the hot sole plate. * If pressed too frequently, it can drip. Spray (coming from the nozzle 3): The spray function can be used at any temperature, to dampen laundry. [. . . ] Then, rinse it under running water without touching the lower end of the valve. 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). [. . . ]