User manual BRAUN PV1510

[. . . ] · Disconnect the plug when leaving the room where you are ironing, even if it is only briefly. · Never iron or dampen clothes while wearing them. · During ironing pauses, always place the iron upright in its heel rest. · Never immerse the iron in water or other liquids. [. . . ] Be careful not to touch sensitive textiles with the hot sole plate. Shot of steam* (coming from the vents in the sole plate): When ironing within the red area the shot of steam function can be used. It gives an extra, particular-ly powerful shot of steam penetrating deep into the textiles in order to straighten creases, collars and pleats. The function «shot of steam» can be used in normal ironing and also vertically for steaming hanging clothing (e. Press the shot of steam button 7 at intervals of no less than 5 seconds. When steaming be careful not to touch sensitive textiles with the hot sole plate. * If pressed too frequently, it can drip. Should this happen, wait a few seconds before using it again. Spray (coming from the nozzle 3): The spray function can be used at any temperature, to dampen laundry. To do so, press the button 7 (water spray = blue). Spray / shot of steam 2-function button: With the models 4684 and 4687 the functions «water spray» and «shot of steam» can be activated with a 2-function button. The desired function can be selected by turning the button 7 as far as it will go. The marking (blue = water spray or red = shot of steam) must point to the respective function (f). Turn the button from blue (spray) to red (shot of steam) anti-clockwise and from red to blue clockwise (f). Storage After ironing, always pull the plug out of the wall outlet. Set the temperature selector 1 to «min. » (b) and the steam regulator 4 to «·» (= steam off) (c). To empty the iron hold it with the open water tank opening 2 downwards (h) and shake it 1 or 2 times. The swivel cord 9 conveniently winds up around the cord storage k. IMPORTANT: Store the cool steam iron in a dry place and always standing on its heel rest j. The sole plate may be damaged by remaining water if it is stored horizontally. The warranty does not cover faults or damage resulting from improper storage of the iron. Maintenance and Cleaning To remove residues of minerals/starch from the sole plate always use steel wool. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals. [. . . ] Re-insert the steam regulator so that the double-arrow aligns with the marking on the iron (F). Then push it down carefully and at the same time turn the button anti-clockwise. Keep turning the button to the marking «·» (= steam off). If your iron has the shot of steam, refill the tank with water, heat the iron up and press the button 7 3 to 4 times in the shot of steam function before ironing, to rinse the iron. [. . . ]