Braun TexStyle 7: English
English: Braun TexStyle 7
English
Our products are engineered to meet the
5 Spray button
highest standards of quality, functionality and
6 Steam regulator
design. We hope you enjoy your new Braun
7 Temperature selector
steam iron.
8 Temperature pilot light
9 «auto-off» light (only with 780 and 770
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models)
Important Safeguards
10 Heel rest
• Before using the iron, read the use
11 Textile Protector (only with 780, 770 and
instructions completely. Keep the use
760 models)
instructions during the entire life of the
12 Soft Textile Protector (only with 780 model)
appliance.
• Make sure your voltage corresponds to
the voltage printed on the iron.
B Before starting off
• Caution: Due to the high power of this
This iron is designed for tap water. If you
steam iron please make sure that your
have extremely hard water, we recom-
mains supply is suffi cient. Please contact
mend that you use a mixture of 50 % tap
your local electric power company to
water and 50 % distilled water. Fill the
make sure that the so called mains
water tank to «max» marking. Never use
impedance is not higher than 0.31 Ohm.
distilled water exclusively. Do not add
• Always unplug the iron before fi lling with
any additives (e.g. starch). Do not use
water. Always pull the plug, not the cord.
condensation water from a tumble dryer.
• The cord should never come in contact
• Before fi lling with water, turn off the steam
with hot objects or the sole plate.
regulator (6) («0» = steam off).
• Never immerse the iron in water or other
• Holding the iron slightly inclined (as shown
liquids.
in B), fi ll the water tank up to the «max»
• The iron must be used and rested on a
marking.
stable surface.
• Place the iron upright on its heel rest and
• During ironing pauses, always place the
connect it to the mains.
iron upright on its heel rest and ensure
Select the temperature according to the
that the heel rest is placed on a stable
ironing guide on the heel rest of the iron or
surface.
on the label in your garments.
• The iron must not be left unattended while
The pilot light (8) goes off when the
it is connected to the mains supply.
desired temperature is reached (after
• This appliance is not intended for use by
approx. 1 1/2 min.).
children or persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, unless
they are given supervision by a person
C Ironing
responsible for their safety. In general, we
Vario steam
recommend that you keep the appliance
You can select the steam quantity by
out of reach of children. Children should
turning the steam regulator (6) in a range
be supervised to ensure that they do not
from «0» to «6».
play with the appliance.
The temperature selector (7) has to be set
• Keep the iron away from children,
within the red range.
especially when using the precision shot
We recommend a medium steam setting
function.
for all normal ironing. Only when ironing
• Electric irons combine high temperatures
linen, thick cotton or similar fabrics we
and hot steam that could lead to burns.
recommend the maximum steam setting.
• Never iron or dampen clothes while
Notice: While ironing, do not turn the
wearing them.
steam regulator beyond setting «6».
• The iron is not to be used if it has
dropped, if there are visible signs of
Vario plus steam
damage or if it is leaking. Regularly check
For extra steam, press the steam regulator
the cord for damage.
(6) for max. 30 seconds.
• If the appliance (including cord) shows
The temperature selector (7) has to be set
any defect, stop using it and take it to a
within the solid red range.
Braun Service Centre for repair. Faulty
Precision shot
or unqualifi ed repair work may cause
Prior to use, press the precision shot
accidents or injury to the user. Braun
button (4) 3 to 4 times to activate it.
electric appliances meet applicable safety
Press the precision shot button in inter-
standards.
vals of at least 5 seconds for a powerful
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steam shot with preconditioning steam.
Precision shot can be activated when
dry ironing. However, the temperature
A Description
selector has to be within the solid red
1 Preconditioning nozzles
range.
2 Spray nozzle
The precision shot function can also be
3 Water tank opening
used in the vertical position for steaming
4 Precision shot button
hanging clothes.
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Caution: Hot steam comes out from the
With the Soft Textile Protector attached,
preconditioning nozzles.
you can iron all ironable fabrics without an
intermediate cloth. The Soft Textile
Spray function
Protector is perfectly suited for touching
Press the spray button (5).
up e.g. creases of delicate business suits
without having to use an ironing cloth.
Dry ironing
Set the steam regulator (6) on position «0»
With the Soft Textile Protector, you are
(= steam off).
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.
However, in order not to damage the
D Automatic shut-off
SoftTouch cushion, avoid ironing over e.g.
(780 and 770 models only)
zippers, metal buttons/rivets or strass
The «auto-off» mechanism causes a slight
with the Soft Textile Protector attached.
rattling noise during ironing. This is normal
and in no case indicates a fault of the iron.
(* in order to know whether a piece of
The red «auto-off» light (9) will fl ash when
garment is ironable, please refer to its care
the automatic shut-off is activated.
label.)
This happens when the iron has rested
– horizontally on its sole plate for about
30 seconds or
F After ironing
– vertically on its heel rest for about
Unplug the iron and turn the steam
8 minutes.
regulator to position «0». To prolong the
To turn on the iron again, just move it.
life of the iron, empty the water tank.
When the «auto-off» pilot light stops
Store the cool iron in a dry place always
fl ashing, the electrical power is on again.
standing on its heel rest.
The automatic shut-off will be activated
approximately 2 minutes after the iron is
plugged into a socket.
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
E Textile Protectors
on the handle, use soapy water.
Textile Protector (11) (only with
780, 770 and 760 models)
The Textile Protector protects delicate
H Cleaning the anticalc valve
fabrics from heat damage so that you can
iron most fabrics without an intermediate
The anticalc valve located on the lower
cloth. A special coating avoids shiny
end of the steam regulator has to be
patches.
decalcifi ed regularly (e.g. whenever steam
With the Textile Protector, you are able to
development is insuffi cient). For this, the
iron delicate fabrics with the temperature
water tank has to be empty.
setting within the solid red range so that
Removing the steam regulator with the
you can use all steam functions your iron
anticalc valve
offers.
Turn the steam regulator clockwise
To check the reaction of your fabrics
towards the steam setting «6». Keep
before you start ironing, we recommend
on turning fi rmly beyond the resistance
that you iron a small section of material on
until the steam regulator is lifted. When
the reverse side. However, in order not to
positioned at x, pull it out vertically.
damage the coating, avoid ironing over
Do not touch the anticalc valve at its lower
e.g. zippers, metal buttons/rivets or strass
end. Immerse the anticalc valve in vinegar
with the Textile Protector attached.
(not vinegar essence) or lemon juice for
After having attached the Textile
a minimum of 30 minutes. Brush off
Protector, wait about 1 1/2 minutes before
remaining residues and rinse under
you start ironing.
running water (fi g. H, 1-7).
+
Re-inserting the steam regulator
Soft Textile Protector (12) (only with
When re-inserting the steam regulator,
780 model)
make sure the steam regulator base still
The Soft Textile Protector ensures an
points on setting x (fi g. H, 8). Firmly push
increased heat protection and utmost
down the steam regulator until it turns
care for most delicate fabrics thanks to its
back to setting «6» (fi g. H) where it
specially designed SoftTouch cushion.
catches.
Even most delicate, ironable* fabrics are
protected against heat damage and shiny
Notice: The iron must never be used
patches are avoided.
without steam regulator.
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I Decalcifying/anticalc system
Guarantee
We grant a 2 year guarantee on the product
In order to clean the steam chamber from
commencing on the date of purchase. Within
residues, decalcify it as shown in picture
the guarantee period we will eliminate any
section I, 1-8.
defects in the appliance resulting from faults
Caution: Hot water and steam will come
in materials or workmanship, free of charge
out from the sole plate when the steam
either by repairing or replacing the complete
regulator is turned clockwise beyond
appliance at our discretion.
setting «6».
This guarantee extends to every country
Wait for the sole plate to cool down, then
where this appliance is supplied by Braun or
clean it as described above. Then refi ll the
its appointed distributor.
tank with water, heat up the iron and press
the precision shot button 4 times to rinse
This guarantee does not cover: damage
the iron before ironing (fi g. I, 9-13).
due to improper use, normal wear or use as
Do not use commercial decalcifi ers, they
well as defects that have a negligible effect
may damage the iron.
on the value or operation of the appliance.
The guarantee becomes void if repairs are
undertaken by unauthorised persons and if
original Braun parts are not used.
Trouble-shooting guide
To obtain service within the guarantee
Problem Remedy
period, hand in or send the complete
appliance with your sales receipt to an
Drops coming
Turn the steam
authorised Braun Customer Service Centre
out of the steam
regulator anti-clock-
(address information available online at
vents.
wise to reduce the
www.service.braun.com).
steam or turn it off.
Take longer intervals
For UK only:
when pressing the
This guarantee in no way affects your rights
precision shot button.
under statutory law.
Select a higher
temperature setting.
Less steam
Check water level.
develops or no
Clean the anticalc
steam at all.
valve.
Calcium particles
Decalcify the steam
coming through
chamber.
the steam vents.
Subject to change without notice.
Please do not dispose of the product
in the household waste at the end of its
useful life. Disposal can take place at a
Braun Service Centre or at appropriate
collection points provided in your country.
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