If the ironer is not going to be used for a short time, it can be set to a mode that protects laundry and saves energy.brAll PM 12 ironers:brWhen the pause function is selected, the heater plate retracts and the roller stops. The heater remains active initially; the temperature is reduced after 5 minutes.brM 500/600/800 / D 500/600/800 ironers:brWhen the STOP function is selected, the heater plate retracts, the roller stops and the temperature is reduced