Maintenance and cleaning, Automatic shut-off

Spray function

Press the spray button (5).

Dry ironing

Set the steam regulator (6) on position «0» (= steam off).

G Maintenance and cleaning

To clean the sole plate, use steel wool. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals. To clean the soft material on the handle, use soapy water.

D Automatic shut-off

(SI 18.895 and SI 18.835 models only)

The «auto-off» mechanism causes a slight rattling noise during ironing. This is normal and in no case indicates a fault of the iron. The red «auto-off» light (9) will flash when the automatic shut-off is activated.

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 minutes.

To turn on the iron again, just move it. When the «auto-off» pilot light stops flashing, the electrical power is on again. The automatic shut-off will be activated approximately 2 minutes after the iron is plugged into a socket.

E Textile Protector

(SI 18.895 and SI 18.890 models only)

Before attaching the Textile Protector (11) for the first time, iron approximately 2 minutes without 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.

A special coating avoids shiny patches. However, in order not to damage the coating, avoid ironing over e.g. zippers, metal buttons/rivets or strass with the Textile Protector attached.

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 within the solid red range so that you can use all steam functions your iron offers.

After having attached the Textile Protector, wait about 1 1/2 minutes before you start ironing. Always store your iron with the Textile Protector detached.

F After ironing

Unplug the iron and turn the steam regulator to position «0». 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.

H Cleaning the anticalc valve

The anticalc valve located on the lower end of the steam regulator has to be decalcified regularly (e.g. whenever steam development is insufficient). For this, the water tank has to be empty.

Removing the steam regulator with the anticalc valve

Turn the steam regulator clockwise towards the steam setting «6». Keep on turning firmly beyond the resistance until the steam regulator is lifted. When positioned at x, pull it out vertically.

Do not touch the anticalc valve at its lower end. Immerse the anticalc valve in vinegar (not vinegar essence) or lemon juice for a minimum of 30 minutes. Brush off remaining residues and rinse under running water (fig. H, 1-7).

Re-inserting the steam regulator When re-inserting the steam regulator, make sure the steam regulator base still points on setting x (fig. H 8). Firmly push down the steam regulator until it turns back to setting «6« (fig. H) where it catches.

Notice: The iron must never be used without steam regulator.

I Decalcifying/anticalc system

In order to clean the steam chamber from residues, decalcify it as shown in picture section I, 1-8.

Caution: Hot water and steam will come out from the sole plate when the steam regulator is turned clockwise beyond setting «6».

Wait for the sole plate to cool down, then clean it as described above. Then refill the tank with water, heat up the iron and press the Precision Shot button 4 times to rinse the iron before ironing (fig. I, 9-13).

Do not use commercial decalcifiers, they may damage the iron.