Problem
Water flows through
• The steam function is being used before it
the holes on the sole
has reached temperature.
plate.
• The water is condensing inside the pipes
because steam is being used for the first
time or has not been used for a long time.
Dirt comes out
• There is a buildsup of scale or minerals in
through the sole
the steam tank.
plate.
• Chemical products or additives have been
used.
The iron does not
• The boiler is not switched on or the water
produce any steam.
tank is empty.
• The water tank is not fitted onto the steam
tank correctly.
• The steam regulator is set to the minimum
position.
The ironed garment
• The selected temperature is too high and
turns dark and/or
has damaged the garment.
sticks to the soleplate.
The soleplate turns
• This is a regular consequence of usage.
brown.
The appliance
• Water is being pumped into the steam
makes a pumping
tank.
sound.
• The sound will not stop.
Loss of pressure
Steam release button activated during a
during ironing.
long period of time.
The iron does not
• "Intelligent steam" function activated.
stop steaming after
placing it on the pad.
Calc´n clean pilot
Boiler must be rinsed
lamp (9) lights up
continuosly
Water leakage from
Drainage plug located at the bottom of the
the boiler
appliance is loose.
Pressure gauge (6)
Pressure inside the boiler is high
reaches red area
frequently
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.
Advice on disposal
Our goods come in optimised packaging. This basically
consists in using nonscontaminating materials which should
be handed over to the local waste disposal service as secs s
ondary raw materials. Your local town council can give you
information about how to dispose of obsolete appliances.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.
Possible causes
Solution
• Reduce the steam flow when ironing at low
temperatures (Variable steam control (5)).
• Point the iron away from the ironing area
and press the steam release button (17)
until steam is produced.
• Use tap water mixed 50% with distilled or
demineralised water.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler water.
• Set the switch (4) to the "Start" position
and/or fill the water tank.
• Fit the water tank back onto the steam tank
correctly (you will hear a click).
• Increase the steam flow by turning the
steam control (5).
• Select a suitable temperature for the
material being and clean the sole plate with
a damp cloth.
• Clean the soleplate regularly with a damp
cloth.
• This is normal.
• If the sound will not stop, do not use the
steam generator and contact an authorised
technical service centre.
Use the steam release button (17) with intervals.
This improves the ironing result as the textiles
will be dried and stay smooth better.
• Just press the trigger once again and the
iron will stop steaming at once.
Proceed to rinse the boiler according to the
instructions.
Then, switch the station off twice, keeping it off
during at least 30 seconds each time
Tighten up boiler drainage plug with a coin
Switch the station off, and have it checked by
a technical service centre
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with
European
Directive
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
en
2002/96/EG
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