Problem
Possible causes
The iron does not
• The boiler is not switched on or the
produce any steam.
• The steam regulation is set to the
The ironed garment
• The selected temperature is too high
turns dark and/or
sticks to the soleplate.
The soleplate turns
• This is a regular consequence of
brown.
The appliance makes
• Water is being pumped into the
a pumping sound.
• Water tank (1) is not correctly
• The sound will not stop.
Loss of pressure
Steam release button has been
during ironing.
activated for too long a period of
time, that is, it has been pressed too
frequently.
Water spots appear
May be caused by steam condensed
on the garment during
on the ironing board.
ironing.
Water spots appear
Water spots are caused by steam
on the garment during
condensation in the hose when cooling
use of the "Pulse
down after use.
steam" function.
The hose gets hot
This is normal. It is caused by the
during use.
steam passing through the hose
during steam ironing.
Water leakage from
Filter (4*) located at the side of the
the boiler.
appliance is loose.
The iron does not stop
"Pulse steam" function has been
steaming after placing
activated by double click.
it on the pad (2).
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with an authorised technical service.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.
water tank is empty.
minimum position.
and has damaged the garment.
continued use over a long period of
time.
steam tank.
inserted in the housing.
Solution
• Set the main power button (12) to the "I"
position (illuminated in red), and/or fill the
water tank.
• Increase the steam flow (see section B).
• Select a suitable temperature for the
material being ironed and clean the
soleplate with a damp cloth.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
• This is normal.
• Adjust the water tank to fit correctly.
• If the sound will not stop, do not use
the steam generator and contact an
authorised technical service centre.
Use the steam release button at intervals.
This improves the ironing result as the
textiles will be steamed, dried and ironed
properly.
Wipe the textile cover of the ironing board,
and iron any water drops to dry them.
Water drops stop coming out of the
soleplate after using the "Pulse steam"
function for some time.
Place the hose on the opposite side so that
you cannot touch the hose during ironing.
Tighten up the filter.
Just press the trigger once again and the
iron will stop steaming at once.
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