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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 FreeStyle.
Notice: Remove the sole plate label, if any, before first use.
Important safeguards
•Before using the iron, read the use instruc- tions 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.
•Caution: Due to the high power of this steam iron please make sure that your mains supply is sufficient. Please contact your local electric power company to make sure that the so called mains impedance is not higher than 0.32 Ohm.
•Always unplug the iron before filling with water and make sure the steam button is in its lower position (steam off). Always pull the plug, not the cord. The cord should never come in contact with hot objects or with the hot sole plate.
•Never pull out the steam button (3) during ironing.
•The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
•During ironing pauses, always place the iron upright on its heel rest and ensure that the heel rest is placed on a stable surface.
•Never immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
•Unplug it when leaving the room, even if only for a short time.
•This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical or mental capabilities, unless they are given supervision by a person responsible for their safety.
•Keep the iron away from children. Electric irons combine high temperatures and hot steam that could lead to burns.
•Check the cord regularly for possible damage.
•The iron is not to be used if it has dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking. Regularly check the cord for 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
1Spray nozzle
2Water tank opening
3Steam button
3a Steam regulator
4Spray button
5Power shot button
6Temperature selector
7Temperature pilot light
8Textile Protector Plus
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 tem- perature according to the ironing guide on the heel rest of the iron or on the label in your garments.
•The temperature pilot light (7) goes off, when the desired temperature is reached (after approx. 1 minute).
C Ironing
1Steam on/off
For steam ironing, the temperature selector
(6)must be set within the red range. Press the steam button (3) to start the steam mode.
steam on | steam off |
With the steam button in its upper position (steam on), turn the steam regulator (3a) to adjust the steam quantity.
We recommend a medium steam setting for all normal ironing. Only when ironing linen, thick cotton or similar fabrics we recommend the maximum steam setting.
Preconditioning
Steam develops also horizontally at the front area of the sole plate. This precondi- tions the textiles by
Be careful – steam comes out laterally.
2Power shot
Prior to use, press the power shot button
(5) 3 to 4 times to activate it. Press the power shot button in intervals of at least 5 seconds.
Power shot can be activated when dry ironing. However, the temperature selector has to be set in the range between «•••» and «max». The power shot function can also be used in the vertical position for steaming hanging clothes.
3Spray function
Press the spray button (4).
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