Instruction manual

14
B O S C H
Problem Possible causes Solution
The iron begins
to smoke when
switched on.
• During rst use: certain
components on the
appliance have been lightly
greased at the factory and
may produce a little smoke
when initially heated.
• During subsequent 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 ows through
the holes on the
soleplate.
• The steam function is
being used before it
has reached the correct
temperature.
• The water is condensing
inside the pipes because
steam is being used for the
rst time or has not been
used for a long time.
• The steam generator
contains too much scale.
• Reduce the steam ow when
ironing at low temperatures.
• Point the iron away from the
ironing area and press the
steam release button until
steam is produced.
• Clean the boiler as described
in “Calc’nClean” section.
Dirt comes out
through the
soleplate.
• There is a build up of scale
or minerals in the steam
tank.
• Chemical products or
additives have been used.
• Use tap water mixed 50%
with distilled or demineralised
water. To prolong the
optimum steam function, 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.
• Clean the soleplate with a
damp cloth.
• Never add products to the
water.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
• The boiler is not switched
on or the water tank is
empty.
• The water tank is not tted
onto the housing correctly.
• The steam regulation
is set to the minimum
position.
• Set the main power button (8)
to the “I” position (illuminated
in red*), and/or ll the water
tank.
• Fit the water tank back onto
the hou sing correctly (you will
hear a click).
• Increase the steam ow (see
“Ironing with steam” section).
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 being ironed
and clean the soleplate with a
damp cloth.