Breville Technique User manual

instructions for use
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product safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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lling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qualiedpersonsin
order to avoid a hazard.

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!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.
product safety

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features
1. Water tank inlet cover
2. Steam control
3. Shot of steam button
4. Spray button
5. Temperature indicator light
6. Temperature control
7. Heel rest
Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
8. Cord wrap
9. Ceramicnishsoleplate
10. Illuminated water tank
11. Temperature control index mark
12. Self clean button
13. Water level maximum indicator
14. Spray nozzle
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before rst use
Remove all packaging including any soleplate protection before heating the
iron.
Wipe over the soleplate with a cloth moistened with methylated spirit. Remove the
methylated spirit with a damp cloth then dry the soleplate thoroughly.
Fill the water tank and then empty it. This will rinse out any foreign particles remaining in
the water tank from the manufacturing process. Never ll your iron by holding it directly
under a tap. Always use the measuring cup supplied.
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 rst use your iron, there may be a slight odour and it may smoke slightly for the
rst few minutes of operation. This is quite normal and will disappear.

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lling 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 at, 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
lling it.
5. Don’t ll 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 lled close the water tank inlet cover.
MAX
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using your iron
We recommend that you:
• Start by ironing those items of laundry that require the lowest temperature (e.g.
synthetics). Finish by ironing fabrics which respond best to higher temperatures and
steam—such as cotton and linen.
• If you iron a fabric made of a blend of bres set the temperature of your iron to the
most delicate bre.
• 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 or zippers as they will
scratch the soleplate of your iron.
Important
Your iron takes time to heat up and cool down. If you change the temperature setting on
your iron, you must give it time to adjust to the new setting.
This is especially important when you change from a high setting to a lower one. It takes
your iron longer to cool down than it does to heat up. This is the reason we recommend
that you begin ironing at lower temperatures.
If you do need to reduce the temperature of your iron, wait until the temperature indicator
light comes on and then goes off again before ironing. This will ensure that your iron has
reached the lower temperature and is not too hot for the fabric being ironed.
For example, you have been ironing using the lll setting and want to change to the ll
setting:
1. Move the temperature control dial to the ll setting. Initially, the temperature indicator
light will be off because your iron is still at a higher temperature.
2. Wait until the temperature indicator light comes on and then goes out again. Your iron
has now cooled to the correct temperature.

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using your iron
Ironing without steam
If you intend to dry-iron fabrics there is no need to ll the water tank. However, if water is
already in the water tank, you don’t need to empty it.
1. Set the steam control to the no steam position (0) position.
2. Plug your iron into the mains supply and switch on.
3. Rotate the temperature control until the desired setting is aligned with the
temperature control index mark.
4. When the temperature indicator light goes out, your iron is ready to use.
Steam ironing
During steam ironing, if you do not allow your 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.
When ironing cotton and linen, always select the highest temperature. 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. Set the temperature control so it is within the steam range (between ll and MAX).
The hotter your iron, the more steam is generated.
4. When the temperature indicator light goes out your iron is ready to use. The
temperature indicator light will turn on and off during ironing as your iron maintains
the correct temperature.
5. Adjust the steam control to select the desired steam output.
6. The steam can be shut off at any time by setting the steam control to the no steam
(0) position.
Burst of steam
The temperature control must be set within the ll and MAX setting. Wait 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 of your iron into the fabric.

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using your iron
Vertical steam ironing
Never iron garments when they are being worn.
Your iron can be used for vertical steam ironing curtains, dresses on hangers etc.
1. Fill your iron with water.
2. Plug your iron into the mains supply and switch on.
3. Set the temperature control so it is within the steam range (between ll and MAX).
The hotter your iron, the more steam is generated.
4. When the temperature indicator light goes out, your iron is ready to use.
5. Hold your iron 15cm (6 inches) from the fabric.
6. 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 difcult 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 rst 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.
Anti-drip feature
When the temperature of your iron is insufcient to create steam, the supply of water is
cut off automatically to avoid any drips from the soleplate.
Anti-scalelter
• Your iron is tted with a permanent anti-scale lter. This lter is xed and cannot be
removed for cleaning.
• The lter 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 lter will
depend on how ‘hard’ your water is.

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using your iron
Dry water tank alert
The water tank illumination will ash when the water tank needs relling.
Safety auto shut-off function
ALWAYS disconnect your iron from the mains supply socket after use. NEVER
leave the iron unattended with the Auto Shut-off function in operation.
Your iron will shut off if it has not been used for 10 minutes when resting on its heel, or
after 30 seconds if it is resting on its soleplate. The water tank illumination will ash and
your iron will sound a series of beeps. This will be repeated whilst your iron is in auto
shut-off mode. To restart your iron, gently move it until the water tank illumination stops
ashing.