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Index pag General safety instructions 4 Description 7 Before using your appliance for the first time 7 Using your appliance 7 1. Filling the water tank 7 2. Setting the temperature 8 3. Ironing with steam 8 4. Shot of steam 9 5. Vertical steam 9 6. Ironing without steam 10 7. Drip protection * 11 8. Spray 11 9. “secure” auto shut-off function * 11 10. “SensorSecure” function* 12 11.
EN • Operating instructions Thank you for buying the Sensixx’x DA30 steam iron from Bosch. Carefully read through the operating instructions for the appliance and safeguard them for future reference. You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch. General safety instructions ❐❐ The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains. ❐❐ Remove the plug from the socket before filling the appliance with water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.
Important notices • This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use and must not be used for industrial purposes. • This appliance must be used only for the purposes for which it was designed, i.e. as an iron. Any other use will be considered improper and consequently dangerous. • The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any damage arising from misuse or improper use.
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Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Spray button Shot of steam button Steam regulator Water inlet Water inlet lid Spray nozzle Soleplate Level mark for maximum filling Temperature index “clean” button Water tank Temperature control Pilot light Power cord “auto off” indicator light * “SensorSecure” light * Beaker * Descaling liquid * the steam regulator (3) to the EESet [ ] position and unplug the iron from the mains! 1. Open the water inlet lid (5). 2.
To prolong the optimum steam ☞☞Tip: function, you may mix tap water with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water in your district is very hard, mix tap water with distilled water 1:2. You can inquire about the water hardness with your local water supplier. 3. Ironing with steam The steam regulator (3) is used to adjust the amount of steam produced when ironing. Temperature control (12) Recommended position of the steam regulator (3) * 2.
shot 4. Shot of steam This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles or to press in a sharp crease or pleat. 1. Set the temperature control (12) to “max”. 2. Press the shot of steam button [ ] (2) repeatedly with intervals of at least 5 seconds. 5. Vertical steam This can be used to remove creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. Never direct the steam jet at garments that are being worn. Never aim the steam at people or animals. 1. Set the temperature control (12) to “max”.
2. Hang article of clothing on a clothes hanger. Operate the iron in a vertical position at a distance of 10 cm / 4 in, and press the shot of steam button (2) repeatedly with pauses of at least 5 seconds. 6. Ironing without steam This enables the iron to be used for dry ironing. 1. Set steam regulator (3) to the [ ] position. 10 cm / 4 in 5´´ 2. Select an appropriate temperature for the type of material being ironed (see “Setting the temperature” section).
DripStop 7. Drip protection * lf the temperature is set too low, the steam is automatically switched off to avoid dripping. There may be an audible click when this occurs. secure 9. “secure” auto shut-off function * The “secure” auto shut-off function switches off the iron when it is left unattended, thus increasing security and saving energy. If your iron is equipped with “secure” function, you can find the text “auto off” on handle. 1. Plug in the iron. 2.
b If the iron is not moved for 8 minutes while in the upright position. 2. “SensorSecure” light (16*) flashes while resting, and will show a continuous light while ironing. 4. To reconnect the iron, just move it about gently. 10. “SensorSecure” function* The “SensorSecure” function makes the iron heat up only while ironing. Thus, safety and saving energy get increased. 1. Plug in the iron. 12 BOSCH 3. If the iron is resting for more than 12 seconds, the iron will stop heating automatically. 4.
11. After ironing 1. Switch the steam regulator (3) from [ ] to “max” and back again several times (selfcleaning). 2. Empty the tank. Hold the iron with the point down and shake lightly. Tips to help you save energy 3. Allow the soleplate (7) to cool down. 4. Store the iron standing on the rear, not on the soleplate. Do not wrap the power cord (14) too tight! * Model dependent Steam production consumes the most energy. To help minimise the energy used, follow the advice below: 1.
Cleaning & Maintenance AntiCalc Multiple descaling system Risk of burns! EEAttention! Always unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it. 1. If the iron is only slightly soiled, pull out the plug and allow the soleplate (7) to cool down. Wipe the housing and the soleplate with a damp cotton cloth only. 2.
2 Set the temperature control (12) to the “max” position and plug in the iron. 5 Hold the iron over a sink. Press the “clean” button (10) and shake the iron until approximately one third of the water capacity of the tank is evaporated. Boiling water and steam will come out, carrying scale or deposits that might be there. 3 After the necessary warm-up period, the pilot light (13) goes out. Then, unplug the iron (very important!). 6 Release the “clean” button, and gently shake the iron for some seconds.
8 Then plug the iron in and heat it up again until the remaining water has evaporated. Push the “clean” button a few times more to clean the valve. C “Calc’nClean” with descaling liquid * For deep descaling, it is recommended to use the descaling liquid especially developed by Bosch. This procedure should be carried out every 3 months. 1. Fill the water tank (11) with tap water mixed with a measure (25 ml) of the descaling liquid (18*). 2.
Trouble shooting Problem Probable cause Solution The iron does not heat up. 1. Temperature control (12) set to minimum. 2. The “secure” system has been activated (“auto off” indicator light 15* flashes). The iron is set to stand-by. 3. The “SensorSecure”* system has been activated (“SensorSecure” indicator light 16* flashes). The iron is set to stand-by. 1. The temperature is too high. 1. Turn to a higher position. The clothes tend to stick. Water drips out of the soleplate (7) together with steam.
Guarantee conditions The terms of the guarantee for this appliance are in accordance with that stated by our representative for the country in which it is sold. The details of these conditions can be obtained from the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased. The purchase receipt must be presented when making any claims against the terms of this guarantee.
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