Braun products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. We hope you enjoy your new Braun FreeStyle iron.
Notice: Remove any labels affixed to the soleplate before first use.
Important safeguards
•Before using the iron read the use instructions 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 (AC) only.
•Always unplug the iron and make sure the steam button (3) is pushed down into the lowered position (steam off) before filling the tank with water. To unplug the iron always pull by the plug, not the cord. The cord should never come in contact with hot objects or with the hot soleplate.
•Never immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
•During pauses in ironing always place the iron upright on the heel rest (8). Unplug it when leaving the room, even if only for a short time.
•Never pull out the steam button (3) during ironing.
•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.
•If the appliance (including cord) shows any defect, stop using it and take it to a Braun service center for repair.
•Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause accidents or injury to the user.
A Description
1Spray nozzle
2Water tank opening
3Steam button
3a Steam regulator
4Spray button
5Power shot button
6Temperature selector
7Temperature / auto
8Heel rest
B Before getting started
•This iron is designed to be used with tap water. If you have extremely hard water we recommend using a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water. Fill the water tank to the «max» marking. Never use distilled water exclusively. Do not add any additives (e.g. starch).
•Keep the iron in the upright position and plug it into the outlet. Select the desired temperature according to the ironing guide on the heel rest (8) or the label in your garment.
•The temperature pilot light (7) goes off when the desired temperature is reached (after approximately 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.
press 
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steam on |
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| steam off |
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(upright position) | (lowered position) | ||||
With the steam button (3) in the upright position, turn the steam regulator (3a) to adjust the steam quantity.
(available on models SI 6285 and SI 6245) Steam comes out of the channels on the upper part of the soleplate around the front of the iron. This preconditions the fabric by
Use caution as 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 (5) in intervals of at least 5 seconds.
Power shot (5) can be activated when dry ironing (see point 4 below). However, the temperature selector (6) must be set in the range between «•••» and «max». The power shot function can also be used in the vertical position for steaming hanging garments or curtains.
3Spray function
Press the spray button (4).
4Dry ironing
Turn the steam mode off by pressing the steam button (3) down so that it catches in the lowered position.
5Automatic Shut-Off
(available on models SI 6285, SI 6245 and SI 6225)
Important: the auto
– horizontally on the soleplate for about 25 seconds or
– vertically on the heel rest (8) for about
12.5minutes or
–when the iron has been lying on its side for about 25 seconds.
To turn on the iron again, just move it. When the
D After ironing
•Unplug the iron and press the steam on/off button (3) down so that it catches in the lowered position (steam off).
•To prolong the life of the iron empty the water tank after each use.
•Always allow the iron to cool down before storing it in the upright position in a dry place.
E Maintenance and cleaning
To clean the soleplate use steel wool. Then wipe the soleplate clean with a cloth. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals. To clean the soft material on the handle and the knobs, wipe with soapy water.
F Cleaning the «anti-calc» valve
The iron's
(3). This valve needs to be decalcified regularly (e.g., when the steam develop- ment is insufficient).
Proceed as follows:
1)Unplug the iron and empty the water tank.
2)Press the steam button (3) so that it is in the upright position.
3)Remove the steam button (3) carefully (some water may leak from the soleplate).
4)Be careful not to touch the
5)Immerse the valve in white vinegar or lemon juice until the limescale becomes soft.
6)Using a brush with
7)Rinse the valve under running water.
8)Insert the valve back into the iron and press the steam button (3) down until it clicks into place.
9)Press the steam button (3) to check the steam on/off function.
Note: never use the iron unless the steam button (3) is securely in place.
G Decalcifying/ «anti-calc» system
When limescale particles come out of the steam vents or when the steam development is insufficient even after cleaning the
1)Make sure the steam button (3) is in the lowered position (steam off).
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Caution: When the steam button (3) is pulled up, hot water and steam will be released from the soleplate.
8)Turn the steam button (3) back into place by pushing it down until it clicks into place.
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Note: the iron must never be used without the steam button (3).
H Troubleshooting Guide
Problem | Remedy |
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Water drops | Turn the steam |
coming out of | regulator (3a) counter- |
the steam vents | clockwise to reduce |
| the steam or press the |
| steam button (3) down |
| to turn the steam off. |
| Wait for longer |
| intervals between |
| pressing the power |
| shot button (5). |
| Select a higher |
| temperature setting. |
No steam at all | Press the steam |
| button (3) so that it is |
| in the upright position. |
Less steam | Clean the |
develops or no | valve (see section F). |
steam at all |
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Calcium parti- | Decalcify the steam |
cles coming | chamber (see section |
through the | G). |
steam vents |
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Subject to change without notice.
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