BRAUN 12830020 Steam Generator Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Braun
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BRAUN 12830020 Steam Generator Instruction Manual
Please read safety instructions (separate booklet) carefully and completely before using the appliance
Before use
Please read instructions carefully and completely before using the appliance.
Caution: Due to the high power of this appliance please make sure that your mains supply is sufficient. Please contact your local electric power company to make sure that the so called mains impedance is not higher than 0,266 Ohm.
Description
- On/Off button
- Clean system LED
- Clean button
- Mode button
- Eco mode indicator
- iCare mode indicator
- Turbo button
- Turbo mode indicator
- Iron rest
- Lock system
- Removable water tank
- Power cord/Storage
- Steam button
- Temperature control LED
- Heel rest
- Cleaning vessel
- Double cord/Storage
Intended use
The appliance must be used only for ironing garments which are suitable for ironing according to the care label. Never iron or dampen garments while wearing them.
Filling the water tank
(for details refer to fig. A)
Make sure the appliance is plugged off . You can refi ll the water tank at any time during use. This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard water, we recommend that you use either distilled water or demineralized water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance. Do not use condensation water from a tumble dryer.
Start into Operation
(for details refer to fig. B)
Before start ironing follow the garment care label instructions carefully. Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable. For best ironing results, after ironing with steam, perform the last strokes without steam.
Before First use
(for details refer to fig. B)
When steam is ready for the first time we recommend to iron for a few minutes over a rag to avoid manufacturing residues can dirty your garments.
Settings
(for details refer to fig. C)
iCare
The iCare mode is automatically chosen when the appliance is switched on. It
is suggested for garments like wool, polyester and cotton/linen.
eco
It is suggested for most delicate garments like synthetics, silk and blended
fabrics. This mode allows less power consumption.
turbo 
(max. steam)
It is suggested for garments that need more powerful steam, like thick
cotton/linen and jeans.
Note: The pump is activated each time you press the steam button. It produces some subtle rattling noise which might change from setting to setting. This is normal
Iron Auto-Off
(for details refer to fig. D)
If this function is activated the mode LED corresponding to the chosen steam setting starts flashing.
Descaling
(for details refer to fig. E)
The system will remind you to descale it regularly independent of the type of water used. Descaling can be performed at any time needed even when not indicated by the system.
If the clean LED (2) and the acoustic signal turn on during an ironing session, it is possible to continue ironing. There is no need to perform the cleaning immediately. The cleaning procedure can be performed when the ironing session has been fi nished or next time the appliance is switched on.
If the appliance is switched off without having performed the cleaning
process, the clean LED and acoustic signal will turn on again when it is next
switched on. If there is no steam supply from the iron and the following
conditions are present: clean LED “on” , temperature control LED “flashing”
and acoustic signal “active” then the cleaning process will be mandatory to
perform in order to proceed with the ironing session.
Caution: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the descaling
process.
Always perform the descaling process with the cleaning vessel. Do not
interrupt the process by lifting the iron up from the cleaning vessel, as hot
water and steam will come out of the soleplate.
Caution: The cleaning vessel can be hot and contains hot water, take care
while moving and emptying it.
Warranty and Service
For detailed information see separate warranty and service leafl et or visit www.braunhousehold.com.
For UK Only
Guarantee Information
All Braun Household products carry a minimum guarantee period of two years.
The rights and benefits under this guarantee are additional to your statutory
rights which are not affected.
Please keep your receipt as this will form the basis of your guarantee.
In the unlikely event of a breakdown you have access to professional help from
our team simply by calling: 02392 392333
For service in the Republic of Ireland please call: 012475471
Braun Household undertakes within the specified period to repair or replace any part of the appliance, free of charge (with the exception of any glass or porcelain-ware incorporated in the product) found to be defective provided that;
- We are promptly informed of the defect.
- The product is used and maintained in accordance with the User Instructions.
- The appliance has not been altered in any way or subjected to misuse or repair by a person other than an authorised service agent for Braun Household.
- No rights are given under this guarantee to a person acquiring the appliance second hand or for commercial or communal use.
- Any repaired or replaced appliance will be guaranteed on these terms for the unexpired portion of the guarantee.
- The need for repair has not been caused by insuffi cient aftercare or cleaning: or damage caused by the chemical or electrochemical eff ects of water.
- Under no circumstances shall the application of this guarantee give rise to the complete replacement of the appliance or entitle the consumer to damages.
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Troubleshooting guide
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| The iron does not produce any steam | When starting your ironing session the | |
| steam button has not been pressed long enough | Press and hold the steam button |
until steam comes out. It may take up to 30 seconds until steam comes out
There is not enough water in the water tank| Fill the water tank
If the clean system LED turns on, the steam function has been disabled until
you have performed the cleaning process| Perform the cleaning process ( see
dedicated chapter)
The iron is heating up| When the temperature control LED is fl ashing, the
iron is heating up; during this phase the steam function is disabled. Wait
until the temperature control LED turns permanently on.
The appliance has switched ofDuring steam emission the system produces a
pumping noise associated with vibrations| The auto-off mode is activated
automatically when there has been no steam emission for more than 20 minutes|
Press the On/Off button to re-activate
If the water tank is full – this is a normal working condition| No action
required
Water droplets come out of the soleplate| Steam condenses into water in the
hose when you use steam for the fi rst time or have not used it for a long
time| This is normal. Hold the iron away from the garment and press the steam
button. Wait until steam instead of water comes out of the soleplate
During ironing white particles and impurities are coming out from the
soleplate| Your tap water is very hard| If your tap water is hard we recommend
you use either distilled water or demineralized water
Impurities of chemicals present in the water have deposited in the steam vents
and/or soleplate| Perform the cleaning process regularly even if not required
by the system
Water fl ushes out of the soleplate| The cleaning process has been activated
accidentally.| Switch off the appliance and unplug. Put the iron on the
cleaning vessel, switch on and perform the cleaning process completely ( see
dedicated chapter)
The fi rst time the appliance is turned on, you notice smoke / smell| Some
parts have been treated with sealer / lubricant which evaporates the fi rst
time the iron heats up| This is normal and will stop after the iron has been
used a few times. If the smoke/smell is still present after turning off and
cooling down, contact an authorized Braun Customer Service
All Leds are flashing| System error| Unplug the system, plug in again. If the
problem is still present unplug immediately and contact an authorized Braun
Customer Service