Before First Use; For Best Results - Braun CareStyle Compact IS 2043 Gebrauchsanweisung

(A) Filling the water tank
• Make sure that the iron is unplugged.
• Open the tank lid (6) and fi ll the water tank with
tap water, taking care not to exceed the «max»
level. If you have extremely hard water, we
recommend that you use a mixture of 50 % tap
water and 50 % demineralised water. Do not add
any additives (e.g. perfumes and other chemical
materials). Do not use condensation water from a
tumble dryer.
• Place the appliance on a stable, level surface.
Before fi rst use
When you use the appliance for the fi rst time, press
the steam button (2) for about 60 seconds and hold
the iron horizontally to pull the steam through to the
soleplate.
When steam is ready for the fi rst time we
recommend to iron for a few minutes over a rag
to avoid manufacturing residues can dirty your
garments.
(B) Start into operation
Before start ironing follow the garment care label
instructions carefully. Fabrics with this symbol
are not ironable.
• Place the iron on the iron rest (4), unwind
completely the power cord and plug in.
• The iron will start to heat up and the temperature
control LED (1) on the iron will fl ash. Once the
iron is ready the temperature control LED is
permanently on.
• For ironing with steam, press the steam button (2)
below the iron handle. Steam will come out from
the holes in the soleplate.
• For dry ironing, iron without pressing the steam
button. Please note that after 10 minutes of dry
ironing, the iron switches to the auto-off mode.

For best results

• Always iron black and dark garments inside out to
avoid getting a sheen on the fabrics from the iron.
• When ironing a shirt, start with the more diffi cult
parts like collar, cuff links and sleeves. Then iron
the bigger parts like front and back, so you can
prevent wrinkling the bigger parts when you are
ironing the other parts.
• When you iron a collar, start on its underside and
work from the outside (the pointy end) inwards.
Turn over and repeat. Fold down the collar and
press the edge for a more crisp fi nish.
• When ironing garments with imprints,
applications or even more sensitive fabric parts
(i.e. embroidery), turn them inside out and, if
necessary, lay a cotton cloth between the iron and
the fabric. This way you avoid damage and get the
volume of fabric designs that are not to be ironed
fl at.
• In order to prevent new creases while ironing
with steam make sure that the garment shows no
residual moisture before going on ironing other
parts of it.
(C) Settings
iCare
The iCare mode is automatically chosen when the
appliance is plugged in. The iCare mode indicator
(11) is on.
This mode is suggested for garments like wool,
polyester and cotton/linen.
eco
The eco mode is suggested for most delicate
garments like synthetics, silk and blended fabrics
for which you need less steam. This mode allows
less power consumption.
To select the eco mode, press the mode button
(12). The eco mode indicator (10) turns on.
turbo
The turbo mode is suggested for garments that
need more powerful steam, like thick cotton/linen
and jeans.
To select the turbo mode, hold down the mode
button (12) until the eco mode indicator (10) and
the iCare mode indicator (11) turn on.
Double trigger (turbo mode only)
Use the double trigger function to remove stubborn
creases.
Press the steam button (2) twice quickly. There will
be a continuous steam emission for a few seconds.
Press the steam button once again during steam
emission to stop the function.
To repeat the steam boost wait about 12
seconds before pressing again the steam button.
Vertical steam (iCare mode only)
The iron can also be used for steaming hanging
clothes for a quick refreshment. However, this
function does not replace ironing.
Ensure the iCare mode is selected and hold the iron
in a vertical position, tilted slightly forwards.
Press repeatedly the steam button (2) while moving
the iron from top to the bottom. Then place the iron
on the iron rest.
Steam is very hot: never iron or dampen garment
while wearing them.
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