Breville VIN170 User manual

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product safety
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.
!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
lling or emptying the water tank, after use and before cleaning.

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features
1. Steam lock button
2. Temperature indicator light
3. Steam trigger
4. Temperature control
5. Steam hose
6. Temperature control ring
7. Temperature display
8. Tourmaline ceramic soleplate
9. Boiler rinse plug cover
10. Boiler rinse plug (underneath the rinse plug cover)
11. Illuminated iron rest
12. Control panel
13. Water tank lling cover
14. Water tank
15. Water tank release button
16. Mains power cord storage strap
17. Mains power cord

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Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
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1. Water tank empty warning light—when this light ashes you need to rell the water
tank—see page 8.
2. Anti-calc cartridge indicator light—when this light ashes, the anti-calc cartridge
needs replacing—see page 14.
3. Pump active indicator light—lights when the pump is operating inside your steam
generator.
4. Heat indicator light—this light will ash when the boiler in your steam generator is
heating the water to produce steam. When it stops ashing and stays lit, your steam
generator is ready for steam ironing. The heat indicator light will alternate between
ashing and on during ironing as your steam generator maintains the correct
temperature to produce steam and you can continue steam ironing as normal when
this happens. When ironing without steam, the heat indicator light may be ignored.
5. Power on/off button—press to turn your steam generator on or off.
6. Steam level selector button—press to select the steam level required. The
corresponding steam level light will illuminate (7).
7. High, Medium and Low steam lights.

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before first use
Remove all packaging including any soleplate protection before operating your
steam generator.
Wipe over the soleplate with a soft cloth.
Position your steam generator iron horizontally on your ironing board (if it is large enough)
or on a heat resistant and secure surface at the same height as your ironing board.
Before connecting your steam generator to the mains supply, make sure your supply
voltage is the same as the one indicated on your steam generator.
When you rst use your steam generator, 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.
When you rst use your steam generator, iron an old towel to ensure that any residues
inside the iron are not transferred to your laundry.

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filling your steam generator
Never add fabric conditioner, starches or any other chemicals to the water in
your steam generator.
1. Remove the water tank by pressing the water tank release button underneath the
tank.
2. Slide the water tank out.
3. Open the water tank lling cover.
4. Fill the water tank with cold tap water to the MAX mark.
5. Close the water tank lling cover and slide the water tank back into the base unit until
it latches securely into place.
Note that when you use your steam generator for the rst time or after rinsing the boiler, a
lot of water will be pumped out of the water tank. Rell the tank as required.
Filling during use
You can ll your steam generator during use without having to remove the water tank.
The water tank empty indicator light will ash to let you know that the water tank needs
lling.
Simply open the water tank lling cover and add water as required. Do not ll past the
MAX indicator mark on the tank.

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using your steam generator
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.
• 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 steam generator takes time to heat up and cool down. If you change the
temperature setting on your steam generator, 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 steam generator longer to cool down than it does to heat up and this is the reason
we recommend that you begin ironing at lower temperatures.
If you do need to reduce the temperature of your steam generator, wait until the
temperature indicator light ashes and then comes on again before ironing. This will
ensure that your steam generator has cooled to the lower temperature and is not too hot
for the fabric being ironed.
For example, you have been ironing using the lll setting and wish to change to the ll
setting:
1. Rotate the temperature control ring to select the ll setting. Initially, the temperature
indicator light will be on because your steam generator is still at the higher
temperature.
2. Wait until the temperature indicator light starts to ash and then comes back on
again. Your steam generator has now cooled to the correct temperature.

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Steam ironing
During steam ironing, if you do not allow your iron to reach the selected
temperature water may drip from the soleplate. During use the steam pipe and iron
rest become very hot.
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 the water tank with water.
2. Plug your steam generator into the mains supply. The on/off button will ash. Press
the on/off button to switch your steam generator on.
3. Rotate the temperature control ring to set the temperature. The temperature must be
set to either HIGH (lll) or MAX. The MED (ll) setting can be used but check that
water doesn’t drip from the soleplate during ironing. If it does, increase the setting to
HIGH. The lights in the temperature display will show the selected temperature.
4. The temperature indicator light and heat indicator light will ash as your steam
generator heats up. When they both stop ashing and stay on your steam generator
is ready to use. Both lights will alternate between ashing and on during ironing
as your steam generator maintains the correct temperature and you can continue
ironing as normal when this happens.
5. You will hear a buzzing sound as the pump inside your steam generator operates and
transfers water from the water tank to the boiler where steam is produced. Set the
desired amount of steam as described below in Adjusting the amount of steam.
6. With the soleplate in contact with the garment, press the steam trigger for a couple of
seconds. It is not necessary to hold the trigger down continuously as steam will still
be emitted from the soleplate for a short time after the trigger has been released. If
more steam is required, press the steam trigger again.
Always release the trigger and allow any residual steam to be released before
replacing the iron on its stand.
The pump will occasionally start and stop during ironing. This is normal
Adjusting the amount of steam
1. Press the steam level selector button to cycle through the low, medium and high
steam settings. The steam level indicator lights will show you which steam setting is
selected at each press of the selector button.

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using your steam generator
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 do not need to empty it.
1. Rotate the temperature control ring to set the desired temperature. The lights in the
temperature display will show the selected temperature. The temperature indicator
light will light ash as your steam generator heats up.
2. When the temperature indicator light stays on your steam generator is ready to use.
The temperature indicator light will alternate between ashing and on during ironing
as your steam generator maintains the correct temperature and you can continue
ironing as normal when this happens.
3. Iron your laundry without pressing the steam trigger or using the steam lock button.
Vertical steam ironing
Vertical steam ironing is especially useful for ironing items such as curtains while they are
hanging, or jackets, suits and coats.
Hold the iron in a vertical position and press the steam trigger as required.
Steam lock
To prevent fatigue, your steam generator can be set to produce steam without having to
constantly hold the steam trigger in the on position.
1. Slide the steam lock button forwards and steam will be continuously emitted from the
soleplate.
2. To stop, slide the steam lock button backwards. Always release the steam lock button
when you put the iron back onto the iron rest.
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Auto off mode
ALWAYS disconnect your iron from the mains supply socket after use. NEVER
leave the iron unattended with the auto off function in operation.
Your steam geneator will automatically switch to auto off mode if you leave the iron
resting in its soleplate for more than 30 seconds, or on its heel for more than 15 minutes.
The on/off button light, temperature indicator light, temperature display lights and Breville
logo light on the rear panel of the iron will ash to show that your steam generator is in
auto off mode.
To reactivate your steam generator, lift and gently shake the iron or press any button on
the control panel.
Never rely on the auto off mode to switch off your steam generator after use. After use,
always switch off your steam generator using the on/off switch and unplug it from the
mains supply socket.

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anti-calc cartridge
Anti-calc system
The anti-calc cartridge should be replaced when the anti-calc cartridge indicator light
ashes. If a new cartridge is not immediately available you may continue ironing using
distilled water in place of tap water.
IMPORTANT: When the anti-calc cartridge requires renewal, do NOT continue to use
your steam generator with tap water as this may cause damage. NEVER attempt to use
your steam generator without the anti-calc cartridge in place.
Replacing the anti-calc cartridge
1. Press the water tank release button.
2. Remove the water tank.
3. Lift up the ring on the cartridge and use it to pull the cartridge straight upwards out of
its compartment underneath the water tank.
A little water may be left behind in the cartridge compartment when you remove the
old anti-calc cartridge. Use a clean cloth or kitchen paper to dry out the compartment
before you ret the new anti-calc cartridge.
4. Fit the new anti-calc cartridge pressing it rmly down into place.
5. Ret the water tank.
Resetting the anti-calc system after replacing the cartridge
1. While the anti-calc cartridge indicator light is ashing, press and hold the on/off
button for approximately 5 seconds.
2. This will reset the anti-calc system and the anti-calc cartridge indicator light will stop
ashing and go out.

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care and cleaning
Do not use harsh abrasives, chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior
of your steam generator because they will damage the surface.
After each use
After each use, allow your steam generator to completely cool down before wiping
the soleplate with a soft damp cloth. If polyester has burnt to the soleplate, iron a
damp cotton cloth while your steam generator is still hot. If necessary, allow your
steam generator to completely cool down then wipe over the soleplate with a soft cloth
moistened with methylated spirits. Remove the methylated spirit with a damp cloth. Make
sure that the soleplate is completely dry.
To clean the exterior of your steam generator, wipe over with a soft damp cloth and wipe
dry. Ensure the soleplate is dry.
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.
Rinsing out the boiler
NEVER remove the boiler rinse plug when your steam generator is hot. Allow
your steam generator to cool for at least 2 hours before removing the boiler rinse
plug.
To maintain optimum performance, it is important to rinse out the boiler in your steam
generator once a month or after every 10 times you have used it.
Unplug your steam generator and allow it to cool for at least 2 hours. Remove the water
tank.
1. Remove the iron from the iron rest and place it to one side. Shake the base unit for a
few seconds.
2. Remove the boiler rinse plug cover by pulling it away from the base unit.
3. Use a coin to unscrew the boiler rinse plug.
4. Place the base unit on its side and and pour about 300ml (approx. equal to 1 coffee
mug) of cold tap water into the opening.
5. Shake the base unit again for a few seconds to agitate the water in the boiler.
6. Pour out the water into a sink.
7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 again.
8. Ret the boiler rinse plug and tighten it rmly using a coin.
9. Ret the boiler rinse plug cover.

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Storing your iron
• Switch the mains supply socket off and remove the plug. Allow your steam generator
to completely cool down.
• Empty any remaining water from the water tank.
• Wrap the steam hose around the channel in the base unit as shown.
• Use the mains cord storage strap to secure the mains cord as shown.
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troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
My steam generator
doesn’t heat up.
Your steam generator is not
connected properly.
Check the mains power cord,
plug and wall socket.
Your steam generator is not
switched on.
Press the on/off switch to
switch your steam generator
on.
The temperaure is set to
MIN.
Set the temperature to the
required temperature.
My steam generator
does not produce any
steam.
There is not enough water in
the water tank.
Fill the water tank as
required.
Your steam generator’s
boiler is still heating up.
Wait until the heat indicator
light stops ashing and goes
out.
The selected temperature is
too low for steam ironing.
Set the temperature to MED
or higher.
The water tank is not tted
correctly.
Check that the water tank is
correctly tted.
The steam may not be
visible if your steam
generator is set to a high
ironing temperature.
Set your steam generator
to a lower temperature (e.g.
MED) to check if steam is
being produced.
Water droplets come out
of the soleplate.
The selected temperature is
too low for steam ironing.
Set the temperature to MED
or higher.
If you have left your steam
generator for some time
between ironing, steam
left in the steam hose can
cool down and cause water
dropets to form.
This is normal. Hold your iron
over an old cloth and press
the steam trigger until steam
rather than water droplets
come from the soleplate.
My steam generator
occasionally makes a
strange sound.
This is the internal pump
transferring water from the
water tank as required.
This is normal. The pump
active light will illuminate
when the pump is operating.
Dirty water comes out of
the soleplate.
Scale and other impurities
have accumulated inside
the boiler of your steam
generator.
Allow your steam generator
to fully cool down then rinse
the boiler—see care and
cleaning on page 16.

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This appliance must be earthed.
This appliance is tted 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 retted. The
appliance must not be used without the fuse cover tted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord
and an appropriate plug tted 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 tted either in the plug or adaptor or at
the distributor board.
Plug should be BS1363 approved
Fit a 13 Amp Fuse
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable
is rmly held by the clamp
BROWN
(Live)
13 Amp
Fuse
BLUE
(Neutral)
GREEN/YELLOW
(Earth)
connection to the mains supply