•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
1 Steam 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
(not with model SI 6120)
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 (not with model SI 6120).
3Spray function
Press the spray button (4).
4Dry ironing
Turn the steam mode off by pressing the steam button (3) so that it catches in the lower position.
The
This happens when the iron has rested …
–horizontally on its sole plate for about 30 seconds or
–vertically on its heel rest for about 8/15 minutes.
To turn on the iron again, just move it. When the
E Textile Protector
(models 6590/6595 only)
Before attaching the Textile Protector (9) 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 11/2 minutes before you start ironing. Always store your iron with the Textile Protector detached.
FAfter 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.
GMaintenance 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.
D Automatic shut-off
(model 6595/6265 only)
The
H 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:
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