Operation Manual

15
Advice on disposal
Our goods come in optimised packaging. This
basically consists in using non-contaminating
materials which should be handed over to the
local waste disposal service as secondary raw
materials. Your local town council can give you
information about how to dispose of obsolete
appliances.
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Problem Possible causes Solution
The iron begins
to smoke when
switched on.
• During first use: Certain
components on the appliance
have been lightly greased at the
factory and may produce a little
smoke when initially heated.
• During later use: the soleplate may
be soiled.
• This is completely normal and will
stop after a short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to
the cleaning instructions in this
manual.
Water flows through
the holes on the sole
plate.
• The steam function is being
used before it has reached
temperature.
• 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.
• Reduce the steam flow when
ironing at low temperatures
(Variable steam control (8)).
• Point the iron away from the
ironing area and press the steam
release button (12) until steam is
produced.
Dirt comes out
through the sole
plate.
• There is a build-up of scale or
minerals in the boiler.
• Chemical products or additives
have been used.
• Clean the boiler
Use tap water mixed 50% with
distilled or demineralised water.
If the tap water in your district
is very hard, mix tap water with
distilled water 1:2.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp
cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler
The iron does not
produce any steam.
• The boiler is not switched on or is
empty.
• The steam regulator is set to the
minimum position.
• Switch the main power button (9)
to the on position.(“I”) and/or fill
the boiler
• Increase the steam flow by turning
the steam control (8).
The ironed garment
turns dark and/
or sticks to the
soleplate.
• The selected temperature is
too high and has damaged the
garment.
• Select a suitable temperature for
the material and clean the sole
plate with a damp cloth.
The soleplate turns
brown.
• This is a regular consequence of
usage.
• Clean the soleplate regularly with
a damp cloth.
Loss of pressure
during ironing.
Steam release button activated
during a long period of time.
Use the steam release button (12)
with intervals. This improves the
ironing result as the textiles will be
dried and stay smooth better.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EG concerning
used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and
electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for
the return and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.