Braun 4677, 4678 manual Vertical steam, Filling the boiler, After ironing, Maintenance and cleaning

Vertical steam

Hanging curtains and clothes (jackets, suits, coats) can be steam-ironed to remove wrinkles. Set the temperature selector within the red section (d). Hold the iron with activated steam function in vertical position and pass over the material in up and down movements.

Caution: The steam is very hot. Never direct the steam towards a person.

Filling the boiler

Remark: The steam boiler is equipped with a safety cap

(5)which can only be unscrewed after the pressure inside the steam boiler has reduced to a minimum.

When the steam boiler is empty, the water low indicator

(6,h) will light up. To refill proceed as follows:

• Turn off the switch for the steam function (7,h).

• Press the steam control button (2) until you no longer hear any steam escaping from the iron.

• Open the safety cap (5) of the steam boiler. Caution: The safety cap, the steam boiler and espe- cially the iron stand are hot.

Notice: In case of too much pressure you can’t open the safety cap of steam boiler (5). Wait a moment or repeat the previous operation.

• Unplug (h).

• Wait 2-3 minutes to allow the boiler to cool down.

• Slowly refill the boiler with water using the funnel (h).

After ironing

•Switch off the appliance by turning off the switch for the steam function (7) and the on/off switch (8).

•Unplug and let it cool down before storing.

•Water can remain in the boiler.

Maintenance and cleaning

Before cleaning or maintenance always make sure that the unit is unplugged and has cooled down.

•To clean the sole plate of the iron, use steel wool (i). Then wipe the sole plate clean with a cloth. Never use scouring pads, vinegar nor other chemicals. To clean handle and steam boiler use a damp cloth.

•To maintain efficient performance empty the boiler and flush with tap water every 1 to 2 months, depending on the amount of calcium in your tap water.

•Never empty the boiler when the water is still hot.

Trouble-shooting guide

Problem	Help
Drops coming	When starting or after ironing breaks
out of the steam	this is normal (hose is cold – steam
vents	condenses). Hold the iron over a cloth
	and press the steam control button
	until the steam production has nor-
	malised.
	Select the required ironing tempera-
	ture (red section of temperature
	selector).
	Turn down the steam regulator.
No steam at all	Press on the switch for steam
	function (7).
	Press the steam control button
	Remark: Sometimes hot steam is
	hardly visible especially when the
	room temperature is high or the iron
	temperature is near to max.
Less steam	Turn up the steam regulator.
develops	After pressing the switch for steam
	function (7) wait until the orange light
	goes off (about 8 minutes).
	Check if the water low indicator is on.
Calcium par-	Flush the boiler with tap water.
ticles coming	Add distilled water to the tap water.
through the

steam vents

Subject to change without notice.

This product conforms to the European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage 73/23/EEC.

At the end of the product's useful life, please dispose of it at appropriate collection points provided in your country.

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