Braun SI 6290 After ironing, Maintenance and cleaning, Cleaning the anticalc valve, Dry ironing

4Dry ironing

Turn the steam mode off by pressing the steam button (3) so that it catches in the lower position.

Automatic shut-off (model 6295 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 temperature pilot light (7) 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 temperature 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.

D Textile Protector Plus

Before attaching the Textile Protector (8) 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.

E After 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.

F Maintenance 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.

G 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:

1)Unplug the iron and empty the water tank.

2)Press the steam button so it is lifted.

3)Remove carefully (some water may now leak from the sole plate).

4)Do not touch the anticalc valve.

5)Immerse in vinegar (not vinegar essence) or lemon juice until the lime becomes soft.

6)Use a non-metallic brush until all openings are clean.

7)Rinse under running water.

8)Re-insert the steam button.

9)Press to check the steam on/off function.

Note: the iron must never be used without the steam button.

H Decalcifying/ anticalc system

When scale particles come out of the steam vents or when the steam development is insufficient even after cleaning the anticalc valve, you should clean the steam chamber as follows:

1)Make sure the steam button is in its lower position.

2)– 3) Fill water into the tank, connect to the mains and select the «•••» temperature setting.

4)– 5) Wait until the pilot light turns off. Unplug the iron.

6)– 7) Hold the iron over a sink, then press the steam button so it is lifted, carefully pull it up, turn it and rest it in this position.

Caution: When the steam button is pulled up, hot water and steam will come out from the sole plate.

8)Push back the steam button until it catches in the lower position.

9)– 10) Fill water into the tank, connect to the mains and select the «•••» temperature setting.

11)– 13) When the pilot light goes off, press the power shot button 4 times to rinse the iron. Disconnect the iron and wait for the sole plate to cool off, then clean it as described above in section «G».

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