Trouble shooting guide for minor issues
Problem
Probable cause
The iron does not
1. T emperature control dial in very low
heat up.
position.
2. N o mains supply.
The lamp at the
1. T he iron is cooling.
back of the water
tank does not
2. T he iron does not heat up.
switch on
The clothes tend
1. T he temperature is too high.
to stick.
Water comes
1. T emperature regulator in very low
out together with
position.
steam.
2. S team regulator in very high position
with low temperature.
Steam does not
1. S team regulator in closed position
come out.
2. N o water in the tank.
3. T he temperature is too low. Anti-drip
system not activated.
Spray does not
1. N o water in the tank.
work.
2. O bstructed mechanism.
Water drips out of
1. T he steam regulator is not properly
the soleplate.
closed.
Smoke comes out
1. L ubrication of some of the internal
when connecting
parts.
the iron for the
first time.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with the authorised technical service.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch
.
Solution
1. T urn to a higher position.
2. C heck with another appliance or plug
the iron into a different socket.
1. W ait until the heating cycle is
completed.
2. S ee previous paragraph.
1. T urn the temperature control dial
down and wait until the iron has
cooled down.
1. T urn the temperature control dial
regulator to a higher position and wait
until the operating indicator switches off.
2. T urn the steam regulator to a lower
position.
1. T urn the steam regulator to an open
steam position.
2. F ill the tank.
3. S et a higher temperature if
compatible with the fabric.
1. F ill the water tank.
2. C ontact the Technical Service.
1. E nsure the steam regulator is set to
the position
.
Do not forget to empty the tank when
you have finished ironing.
1. T his is normal and will stop after a
few minutes.
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