Breville TECHnique digital VIN276 - Steam Iron Manual

Features

Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.

1. Water tank inlet cover
2. Steam control
3. Shot of steam button
4. Spray button
5. Temperature select button
6. Display
7. Heel rest
8. Cord wrap
9. Premium Nano finish soleplate
10. Water tank
11. Self clean button
12. Water level maximum indicator
13. Spray nozzle

Before First Use

Remove all packaging including any soleplate protection before using your iron.

General

Wipe over the soleplate with a cloth moistened with methylated spirit. Wipe off the methylated spirit with a damp cloth then dry the soleplate thoroughly.

Before connecting your iron to the mains supply, make sure your supply voltage is the same as the one indicated on your iron.

When you first use your iron, there may be a slight odour and it may smoke slightly for the first few minutes of operation. This is quite normal and will disappear.

Cleaning your iron before use

Follow these simple steps to remove any impurities or residues inside your steam iron that may be left over from the manufacturing process.

1. Follow the instructions under filling your iron and fill the water tank as described. Empty the water tank to rinse out any foreign particles then refill it.
2. Follow the instructions under steam ironing. Set the temperature to the DENIM setting and the steam control to the maximum steam setting (3).
3. Iron an old piece of cloth (cotton or towelling is ideal) for a few minutes. While ironing, press the steam button 4 or 5 times.
4. Any impurities will be flushed from your iron by the steam and absorbed by the cloth.
5. Your iron is now ready for use.

Filling Your Iron

Never use fabric conditioner, starches or any other chemicals or additives.

1. Ensure the iron is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply socket.
2. Set the steam control to the no steam position (0).
3. Place the iron on its heel on a flat, stable, dry, heat resistant and level surface and open the water tank inlet cover.
4. Fill the water tank with ordinary tap water. To avoid air locks, tilt the iron slightly while filling it.
5. Don't fill the iron above the water level indicator MAX marking. Check the water level by standing the iron on its heel.
6. When the iron is filled close the water tank inlet cover.

Display

The backlit temperature display allows you to select from seven fabric types by using the temperature select button.

The temperature select button can be moved forwards (towards the front of your iron) or backwards (towards the heel of your iron).

For example, to select the COTTON setting:

1. Move the temperature select button forwards several times until COTTON is selected. Each time you move the temperature select button, your iron will beep and a different fabric setting will be selected.
2. Your iron will begin to heat up and the temperature indicator icon () will flash. The handle of your iron will light up blue.
3. When the selected temperature has been reached, your iron will beep once, the temperature indicator icon will stop flashing and the handle will light up red.
4. To decrease the temperature of your iron (e.g from COTTON to SILK, move the temperature select button backwards until SILK is selected.

When the fabric type is changed from one that requires a high temperature to one that requires a lower temperature (e.g. from COTTON to SILK), the temperature indicator icon will start to flash and the handle illumination will turn to blue. This indicates that your iron is cooling down to the new setting. To ensure that your iron has cooled to the selected temperature and is not too hot, wait until your iron beeps once, the temperature indicator icon stops flashing and the handle illumination has turned to red before ironing.

Using Your Iron

We recommend that you:

• Start with fabrics that require lower temperatures such as SYNTHETIC, SILK, etc. Finish ironing with those fabrics which respond best to higher temperatures such as LINEN, DENIM, etc.
• If you iron a fabric made of a blend of fibres set your iron for the most delicate fibre e.g. VELVET or SILK.
• Never use the burst of steam button on silks or synthetics.
• When using starch, it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the fabric and the soleplate cleaned more frequently.
• Do not iron over sharp or hard objects such as buttons, studs and zippers, as these will scratch the surface of the soleplate.

Ironing without steam

If you intend to dry iron fabrics, there is no need to fill the water tank. However, if water is already in the water tank, you do not need to empty it.

1. Set the steam control to the no steam position (0).
2. Plug your iron into the mains supply and switch on.
3. Select the desired fabric setting using the temperature select button.
4. Your iron will begin to heat up and the temperature indicator icon () will flash. The handle of your iron will light up blue.
5. When the selected temperature has been reached, your iron will beep once, the temperature indicator icon will stop flashing and the handle will light up red. Your iron is now ready to use.

Steam ironing

During steam ironing, if you do not allow the iron to reach the selected temperature, water may drip from the soleplate.

It is recommended that for harder to iron fabrics such as cotton and linen, steam should be used when ironing. Steam should never be used on delicate fabrics like nylons, acrylics and synthetics.

1. Fill your iron with water.
2. Plug your iron into the mains supply and switch on.
3. Select the desired fabric setting using the temperature select buttons. For steam ironing, the fabric setting must be either WOOL, COTTON, LINEN or DENIM. If you select any other fabric type, your iron will not produce steam.
   Note: When the iron is in the steam range, the steam icon () will appear on the display. Note that less volume of steam is produced on the WOOL and COTTON fabric settings and more steam is produced on the LINEN and DENIM settings.
4. Your iron will begin to heat up and the temperature indicator icon () will flash. The handle of your iron will light up blue.
5. When the selected temperature has been reached, your iron will beep once, the temperature indicator icon will stop flashing and the handle will light up red. Your iron is now ready to use.
6. Adjust the steam control for the desired steam output.
7. Move the steam control towards the maximum steam position (3) to increase the amount of steam, or towards the no steam position (0) to decrease the amount of steam.
8. The steam can be shut off at any time by setting the steam control to the no steam position (0).

Shot of Steam

When using the shot of steam function the fabric setting must be either WOOL, COTTON, DENIM or LINEN. If you select any other fabric type, your iron will not produce steam. Wait for several seconds between each press of the steam button.

Press the shot of steam button whenever you have a stubborn crease that needs extra steam. Steam will burst from the holes in the soleplate into the fabric.

Vertical Steam Ironing

Never iron garments when they are being worn.

Your iron can be used for vertical steam ironing. This process can be applied to curtains, dresses on hangers etc.

1. Fill your iron with water.
2. Plug your iron into the mains supply and switch on.
3. Select the desired fabric setting using the temperature select buttons. For steam ironing, the fabric setting must be either WOOL, COTTON, LINEN or DENIM. If you select any other fabric type, your iron will not produce steam.
   Note: When the iron is in the steam range, the steam icon () will appear on the display. Note that less volume of steam is produced on the WOOL and COTTON fabric settings and more steam is produced on the LINEN and DENIM settings.
4. Your iron will begin to heat up and the temperature indicator icon () will flash. The handle of your iron will light up blue.
5. When the selected temperature has been reached, your iron will beep once, the temperature indicator icon will stop flashing and the handle will light up red. Your iron is now ready to use.
6. Hold the iron 15cm (6 inches) from the fabric.
7. Press the shot of steam button. The steam will penetrate the fabric removing the creases. To apply more steam press the shot of steam button again.

Spraying

The spray function will only operate when there is water in the water tank.

1. The water spray can be used to help iron heavy fabrics or difficult areas (collars, pockets, sleeves, creases, etc). It can also be used when ironing delicate fabrics which cannot be steam ironed.
2. Simply press the button as required to produce a spray of water. If the spray is being used for the first time, or if the iron has been standing for some time, you may need to press the spray button a few times before it works correctly.

Dry Tank Alert

Your iron will warn you if the water tank requires filling. The dry tank icon () will appear on the display when the water tank requires filling. Follow the instructions to refill the water tank.

Anti-Drip Function

When the temperature of your iron is insufficient to create steam, the supply of water is cut off automatically to avoid any drips from the soleplate.

Anti-Scale Filter

Your iron is fitted with a permanent anti-scale filter. This filter is fixed and cannot be removed for cleaning.

The filter is designed to reduce the build-up of limescale inside your iron. Limescale occurs during steam ironing due to water hardness.

Water hardness varies from one area to another. The effectiveness of the filter will depend on how 'hard' your water is.

Safety Auto Shut-off Feature

ALWAYS turn the iron off and disconnect from the power source after use. NEVER leave the iron unattended with the Auto Shut-off function in operation.

The iron will shut off if it has not been used for 10 minutes when resting on its heel, or after 30 seconds with the iron resting on its soleplate. The AUTO OFF light on the display will start to flash and your iron will sound a series of beeps. This sequence will be repeated every 30 seconds whilst the iron is in auto shut-off mode. To restart your iron, gently move it until the AUTO OFF light turns off.

Care and Cleaning

Do not use harsh abrasives, chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of your iron because they will damage the surface.

Cleaning the Soleplate on your Iron

After each use, ensure the iron is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply socket. Allow the iron to cool fully before wiping the soleplate with a damp soft cloth. If polyester has burnt to the soleplate, iron a damp cotton cloth while hot. If necessary, allow unit to cool fully and wipe over the soleplate with a soft cloth and a small amount of methylated spirits. Remove the methylated spirit with a damp cloth. Ensure soleplate is dried thoroughly.

Self-cleaning

Only press the self-clean button when you want to activate the self cleaning system. Never press the self-clean button when ironing.

1. The self-clean function removes scale and impurities. Use the self-clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard, the self clean function should be used more frequently.
2. Ensure the iron is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply socket.
3. Set the steam control to the no steam position (0).
4. Using the measuring cup, fill the iron with water to the MAX fill level.
5. Stand the iron on its heel rest, plug in and switch on at the mains supply.
6. Select the DENIM setting using the temperature select button.
7. Wait until the selected temperature has been reached (your iron will beep once, the temperature indicator icon will stop flashing and the handle will light up red) then, unplug the iron and hold it over a sink with the sole-plate facing downwards.
8. Press and hold the 'SELF CLEAN' button. Hot water and steam will be ejected from the holes in the soleplate along with any impurities.
9. Release the 'SELF CLEAN' button after one minute or when the water tank is empty.
10. Stand the iron on its heel rest, plug into the supply and select DENIM. When your iron has heated up, iron an old piece of cloth to allow any remaining water to escape.
11. After use, switch off and unplug the iron at the mains supply and allow to cool fully.
    Empty any remaining water.

Cleaning the Steam Holes

To remove build-up from the steam holes which may affect steam performance, use a cotton wool tip moistened in methylated spirits. Wipe over with a damp cloth.

To clean the exterior of your iron, wipe over with a damp soft cloth and wipe dry. Ensure the soleplate is then dried thoroughly.

Putting your Iron Away

1. Set the steam control to the no steam position (0).
2. Turn the power off and remove the plug from the power outlet.
3. When the soleplate has cooled, empty remaining water from the tank.

Storage

1. Open the filling cover and empty and remaining water from your iron by gently shaking it over a sink.
2. After allowing it to fully cool down store your iron standing on its heel rest.
3. Do not store your iron with the soleplate facing down, or in the carton.
4. Do not wrap the cord around the soleplate. The cord can be neatly wrapped around the heel of your iron.

Connection to the Mains Supply

This appliance must be earthed.

Plug should be BS1363 approved Fit a 13 Amp Fuse


Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 13 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362.
If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.

The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE

The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol () or coloured GREEN or GREEN /YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
If any other plug is used, a 13 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distributor board.

After Sales Service

These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate:

1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly.
2. Check that the fuse has not blown.
3. Check that the mains supply is functional.

If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the steps below:

1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the unit is clean.
2. Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.
3. Give the reason why you are returning it.
4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).
5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:
   Customer Service Department
   Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
   Middleton Road
   Royton
   Oldham
   OL2 5LN, UK.
   Telephone: 0161 621 6900
   Fax: 0161 626 0391
   e-mail: info@pulse-uk.co.uk

Product Safety

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This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons who require supervision, provided:

• they are familiar with the hazards associated with the product, and,
• they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product.

Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old when it is switched on or cooling down.
The appliance must not be left unattended when it is connected to the mains supply.
The appliance must be unplugged from the mains supply socket before filling the water tank with water.

Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface. When placing the appliance on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.
• Do not touch the metal parts of the appliance during use as they may become very hot.
• This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a gas or electric hob).
• Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.
• Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
• Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or become knotted, trapped or pinched.
• This appliance produces steam which can cause burns. Handle with care especially when using the vertical steam feature. Never direct steam at persons or animals.
• Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket before filling or emptying the water tank, after use and before cleaning.

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