BRAUN TS 345 TexStyle 3 Steam Iron User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Braun
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BRAUN TS 345 TexStyle 3 Steam Iron
Important safeguards
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Before using the iron, read the use instructions completely. Keep the use instructions during the entire life of the appliance.
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Make sure your voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the iron.
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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 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.
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During operation and cool-down, the appliance and its main 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 with water. Always pull the plug, not the cord.
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Do not open the water tank cover during ironing.
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The cord should never come in contact with hot objects or the soleplate.
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Never immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
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The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
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During ironing pauses, always place the iron upright on its heel rest and ensure that the heel rest is placed on a stable surface.
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The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the main supply.
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Never iron or dampen clothes while wearing them.
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The iron is not to be used if it has dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
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Regularly check the cord for damage.
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If the appliance (including 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
- Water beaker
- Spray nozzle
- Water tank opening 4 Pilot light
- Spray button
- Steam regulator
- pos. : no steam
- pos. 1: min. steam
- pos. 2: max. steam
- Temperature selector
- Auto-off light (Auto Shut Off) (certain models only)
- Heel rest
- Steam shot button
- Self-clean button
Before starting off
This iron is designed for tap water. If you have extremely hard water, we
recommend that you use a mixture of 50 % tap water and 50 % distilled water.
Never use distilled water exclusively.
Do not add any additives (e.g. starch). Do not use condensation water from a
tumble dryer.
- Before filling with water, turn off the steam regulator ( = steam off).
- Fill the water tank.
- Place the iron upright on its heel rest and connect it to the mains. Select the temperature according to the ironing guide on the heel rest of the iron or on the label in your garments. The pilot light (4) turns off when the desired temperature is reached.
Ironing
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Variable steam
You can select the steam quantity using the steam regulator (6) ( = no steam, 1 = minimum steam, 2 = maximum steam). The temperature selector has to be within the range between «•••» and «max». -
Dry ironing
Set the steam regulator (6) on position (= steam off). -
Spray function
Press the spray button (5). -
Steam shot function
Steam shot can be activated when dry ironing. The temperature selector has to be within the range between «•••» and «max». To obtain good steam jet, wait a few seconds between one shot of steam and the next. The steam shot function can also be used in the vertical position for steaming hanging clothes.
Auto-off (certain models only)
The orange «auto-off» light (8) will flash when the automatic shut-off is activated. This happens when the iron is left unused:
- horizontally on its soleplate for about 30 seconds or
- vertically on its heel rest for about 8 minutes.
To begin ironing again, shake the iron slightly forwards until the light (8) comes on steadily
Self-cleaning
Over time, the lime in the water causes scale to build up inside the iron. To prevent the scale from reducing steam production, you should perform the «self-clean» procedure every two weeks. Proceed as described on page 5:
- Place the steam regulator on « » and fill the water tank.
- Plug the appliance into the mains and place the temperature selector in the «max» position. The pilot light is on.
- The pilot light turns off (the iron is at temperature).
- Unplug the appliance from the mains.
- Hold the appliance over a sink, press the self-clean button (11) and, holding the button down, shake the iron delicately forwards and backwards. Residues of scale and other impurities mixed with boiling water come out of the soleplate. Release the Self Clean button when the water tank is empty.
- Plug the appliance into the main socket and leave in operation for at least two minutes to dry the plate. Unplug the appliance from the main socket.
- Move the soleplate over a cloth to remove any residues.
- Never use steel wool, abrasive scouring pads, powders or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
- Leave the iron to cool down completely, then put it away.
After ironing
Unplug the iron and turn the steam regulator to position « ». 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.
Maintenance and cleaning
To prevent damaging the soleplate, do not iron over metal buttons or zippers.
Clean the soleplate regularly with a damp cloth. To remove mineral/starch
residues, use a vinegar/water mixture in the ratio of 1: 2. Never use steel
wool, abrasive scouring pads, powders or other chemicals to clean the
soleplate.
Trouble-shooting guide
Subject to change without notice.
Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its
useful life. The disposal can take place at a Braun Service Centre or at
appropriate collection points provided in your country.