Braun SI8510 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Our products are engineered to meet the 
highest standards of quality, funtionality and 
design. We hope you enjoy your new Braun 
steam iron.
Notice: Remove the label, if any, from the sole 
plate before first use.
Important Safeguards
Before using the iron, read the use 
instructions completely. Keep the use 
instructions during the entire life of the iron.
Make sure your voltage corresponds to the 
voltage printed on the iron. Connect the iron 
to alternating current only.
Always unplug the iron before filling with 
water. Always pull the plug, not the cord. 
The cord should never come in contact with 
the hot objects or the sole plate.
Never immerse the iron in water or other 
liquids.
During ironing pauses, always place the 
iron upright on its heel rest. Unplug it when 
leaving the room, even if only for a short 
time.
Keep the iron away from children, 
especially when using the «jet» function. 
Electric irons combine high temperatures 
and hot steam that could lead to burns.
Never iron or dampen clothes while wearing 
them.
Check the cord regularly for possible 
damage.
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 many 
cause accidents or injury to the user.
Braun electric appliances meet applicable 
safety standards.
A Description
1
«jet» of steam openings
2
Water tank opening
3
Spray nozzle
4
Power shot button
5
2-function button: spray/«jet» of steam
6
Steam regulator
7
Extra steam button
8
Pilot light
9
Temperature selector
B Before starting off
• This iron is designed for tap water. If you 
have extremely hard water, we recommend 
to use a mixtur of 50 % tap water and 50 % 
distilled water. Fill the water tank to «max» 
marking. Never use distilled water 
exclusively. Do not add any additives (e.g. 
starch).
• 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 on the label in 
your garments.
• The pilot light goes off when the desired 
temperature is reached (after approx. 
ó min.).
C Ironing
Vario steam
You can increase and reduce the quantity of 
steam by turning the steam regulator. The 
steam regulator and the temperature 
selector have to be set within the red range.
Notice: While ironing, do not turn the steam 
regulator beyond the red range. For extra 
steam, power shot and «jet» of steam, the 
temperature selector must be set within the 
continuous red range. These functions can 
even be activated when dry ironing.
Extra steam
Press the extra steam button (7) for max. 
3 seconds, but not more often than 4 times 
per minute.
Power shot
Press the power shot button (4) in intervals 
of at least 5 seconds.
Frontal «jet» of steam
Turn the 2-function button (5) to «jet» as far 
as it will go, then press it in intervals of min. 
5 seconds.
Spray function
Turn the 2-function button (5) to the 
 
symbol and press.
Dry ironing
Set the steam regulator on position «0» 
(= steam off).
Notice: Prior to ironing, press the power 
shot and «jet» buttons 3 to 4 times to 
activate them. These functions can be used 
for steaming hanging clothes.
D After ironing
Unplug the iron. 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.
E Maintenance and cleaning
To clean the sole plate, use steel wool. Never 
use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals.
F Cleaning the anticalc valve
The anticalc valve on the steam regulator 
has to be decalcified regularly (e.g. when-
ever steam development is insufficient). 
For this, the water tank has to be empty.
Removing the steam regulator with the 
anticalc valve
Turn the steam regulator clockwise to the 
double arrow at the end of the anticalc 
section and it will lift. Pull it out vertically. 
Do not touch the anticalc valve at its lower 
end. Immerse the anticalc valve in vinegar 
(not vinegar essence) or lemon juice for 
minimum 30 minutes. Brush off remaining 
residues and rinse under running water 
(fig. F 1-5).
Re-inserting the steam regulator
To re-insert the steam regulator follow fig. 
6 and 7.
Notice: The iron must not be used without 
the steam regulator.
G Decalcifying/anticalc system
In order to clean the steam chamber from 
residues, decalcify it as shown in fig. 
G 1-11.
Caution: Hot water and steam will come 
out from the sole plate when the steam 
regulator is turned clockwise into the 
anticalc area.
Wait for the sole plate to cool down, then 
clean it as described above.
Then refill the tank with water, heat up the 
iron and press the power shot button 4 
times to rinse the iron before ironing 
(G 12-13).
Do not use commercial decalcifiers, they 
may damage the iron.
H Trouble-shooting guide
Subject to change without notice.
This product conforms to the EMC-
Requirements as laid down by the 
Council Directive 89/336/EEC and to 
the Low Voltage Regulation (73/23 
EEC).
Problem
Remedy
Drops coming 
out of the steam 
vents 
Turn the steam 
regulator anti-clock-
wise to reduce the 
steam or turn it off. 
Take longer intervals 
when pressing the 
«jet», power shot or 
extra steam button.
«jet» of steam does 
not function
Press the «jet» button 
several times.
Less steam 
develops or no 
steam at all
Check water level. 
Clean the anticalc 
valve.
Calcium particles 
coming through the 
steam vents
Decalcify the steam 
chamber.
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