Breville VIN250X Instructions page 5

BEFORE FIRST USE
Wipe over the soleplate with a moist cloth then dry the
soleplate thoroughly.
Fill the water tank then empty it. Never fill your iron by
holding it directly under a tap. Always use a jug.
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 normal and will soon disappear.
FILLING YOUR IRON
1. Unplug your iron
2. Set the steam control to the no steam position (0).
3. Open the water tank inlet cover (figure 1).
4. Fill the water tank with ordinary tap water.
5. Don't fill above the MAX level mark. Check the level
by standing your iron on its heel (figure 2).
6. Close the water tank inlet cover.
IRONING WITHOUT STEAM
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.
1. Set the steam control to the no steam position (0).
2. Plug your iron in.
3. Rotate the temperature control ring until the desired
setting is aligned with the index mark on the ring.
4. When the temperature indicator light comes on, your
iron is ready to use.
STEAM IRONING
Warning: During steam ironing, if you do not allow your
iron to reach the selected temperature water may drip
from the soleplate.
1. Fill your iron with water.
2. Plug your iron in.
3. The temperature control dial must be set within the
and setting. The hotter your iron, the more
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steam is generated.
4. When the temperature indicator light comes on your
iron is ready to use. The temperature indicator light
will turn on and off during ironing.
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 position (0).
SHOT OF STEAM
The temperature control dial must be set within the
and setting. Wait several seconds between each
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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.
VERTICAL STEAM IRONING
Warning: Never iron garments when they are being
worn.
1. Prepare your iron as for steam ironing.
2. Hold your iron 15cm from the fabric.
3. Press the shot of steam button as required. Wait
several seconds between each press of the button
(figure 3).
SPRAYING
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. Make sure there is water in the tank. Press the spray
button to produce a spray of water (figure 4).
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning: Do not use harsh abrasives, chemical cleaners
or solvents to clean the exterior of your iron.
Allow your iron to completely cool down and wipe the
soleplate with a soft damp cloth. If polyester has burnt to
the soleplate, iron a damp cotton cloth while your iron is
still hot.
Wipe over the rest of your iron with a soft damp cloth
then wipe dry.
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