BRAUN TS 505 TexStyle 5 Steam Iron Instruction Manual

BRAUN TS 505 TexStyle 5 Steam Iron

Before using the iron, read the use instructions completely. Keep the use instructions during the entire life of the appliance.

Important Safeguards

• Make sure your voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the iron.
• Caution: Due to the high power of this steam iron 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 0.32 Ohm.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
• During operation and cool-down, the appliance and its mains cord shall be kept out of reach of children under 8 years.
• Caution: Hot surfaces! Electric irons combine high temperatures and hot steam that could lead to burns.
• Always unplug the iron before filling it with water and make sure the steam button is in its lower position (steam off). Always pull the plug, not the cord. The cord should never come in contact with hot objects or with the hot sole plate.
• Never pull out the steam button (3) during ironing.
• Do not open the water tank cover during ironing.
• Never immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
• During ironing pauses, always place the iron upright on its heel rest and ensure that the heel rest is placed on a stable surface.
• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the main supply.
• The iron is not to be used if it has dropped, if there are visible signs of damage, or if it is leaking. Regularly check the cord for damage.
• If the appliance (including the cord) shows any defect, stop using it and take it to a Braun Service Centre for repair. Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause accidents or injury to the user. Braun electric appliances meet applicable safety standards.

Description

A Description

1. Spray nozzle
2. Water tank opening
3. Steam button
   • 3a Steam regulator
4. Spray button
5. Power shot button
6. Temperature selector
7. Temperature pilot light
8. «auto-off» light (model TS 525 A only)
9. Textile Protector (model TS 535 TP only)

B Before starting off

• This iron is designed for tap water. If you have extremely hard water, we recommend using a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water.
• Fill the water tank to the «max» marking. Never use distilled water exclusively. Do not add any additives (e.g. starch). Do not use condensation water from a tumble dryer.
• Keep the iron in the upright position and connect it to the mains. Select the temperature according to the ironing guide on the heel rest of the iron or the label in your garments.
• The temperature pilot light (7) goes off when the desired temperature is reached (after approx. 1 minute).

C Ironing

1. Steam on/off
   • For steam ironing the temperature selector (6) must be set according to drawing C1 from greater than «••» to «max». Press the steam button (3) to start the steam mode.
   • With the steam button in its upper position (steam on), turn the steam regulator (3a) to adjust the steam quantity.
   • We recommend a medium steam setting for all normal ironing. Only when ironing linen, thick cotton, or similar fabrics do we recommend the maximum steam setting.
   • Preconditioning
   • Steam develops also horizontally at the front area of the sole plate. This preconditions the textiles by «pre-steaming», thus making ironing easier.
   • Be careful – steam comes out laterally.
2. Power shot
   • Before use, press the power shot button (5) 3 to 4 times to activate it. Press the power shot button in intervals of at least 5 seconds.
   • Power shot can be activated when dry ironing. However, the temperature selector has to be set in the range between «•••» to «max». The power shot function can also be used in the vertical position for steaming hanging clothes.
3. Spray function
   • Press the spray button (4).
4. Dry ironing
   • Turn the steam mode off by pressing the steam button (3) so that it catches in the lower position.
   • Automatic shut-off (model TS 525 A 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 «auto-off» light (8) 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 (model TS 535 TP only)

• 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 can iron delicate fabrics with the temperature setting «•••» to «max», so that you can use all steam functions your iron offers.
• After having attached the Textile Protector, wait about 1 ½ 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, or other chemicals. To clean the soft material of the handle and power shot and spray buttons, use soapy water.

G Cleaning the anti-calc valve

• The iron’s anti-calc 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 anti-calc 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 / anti-calc 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».
  • Note: the iron must never be used without the steam button.

Troubleshooting guide

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.

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 (except 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 following the User Instructions.
• The appliance has not been altered in any way or subjected to misuse or repair by a person other than an authorized service agent for Braun Household.
• No rights are given under this guarantee to a person acquiring the appliance secondhand 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 insufficient aftercare or cleaning: or damage caused by the chemical or electrochemical effects 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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