Bosch Sensixx B15L, Operating Instructions Manual

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General safety instructions
Important !
• Read these instructions for use carefully
before using the appliance and save them
for future reference.
• This appliance complies with international
safety standards
• Before using for the first time, check if the
voltage rating on the type plate corresponds to
the mains voltage in your home. This appliance
must be connected to an earthed socket.
• If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension
cable, make sure that it is suitable for 10 A or
more and has a socket with an earth connecll
tion.
• This appliance must only be used for the
purposes it was designed, i.e. as an iron. Any
other use will be considered as improper and
consequently dangerous. The manufacturer will
not be held responsible for any damage arising
from misuse or improper use.
• The electrical plug must not be removed from
the socket by pulling the cable.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather
conditions ( rain, sun , frost, etc ).
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it
is plugged in.
• Keep the appliance out of children’s reach.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by
persons (including children) with reduced phyll
sical, sensory or mental capacities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Remove the plug from the socket before filling
the appliance with water or before pouring out
the remaining water after use.
• Never immerse the iron or the station in water
or any other fluid.
• The appliance must never be placed under the
tap to fill with water.
• When you have finished ironing, and also when
leaving the iron even for a short while:
l set variable temperature dial to minimum.
l switch the main switch to the –offl position.
l place the iron on its support on the applill
ance.
l remove the mains plug from the wall soll
cket.
• Some parts of the iron have been slightly grell
ased and as a result the iron may smell slightly
when switched on for the first time. After a short
while, however, this will cease.
• Before using the iron for the first time remove
any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
Clean the soleplate with a soft cloth.
• Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents
into the water tank.
• Do not use distilled water exclusively.
• Do not try to repair any part of the steam station
on your own.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be rell
placed by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
a hazard.
• When turned on for the first time, your new iron
may smell for up to 10 minutes. This is due to
the initial heating of the used materials. The
odor is safe and should not reoccur after initial
heating. Moreover, the iron may emit some small
particles from the steam holes. This is normal
and will not occur after several times using the
¨steam¨ function.
• Do not aim iron at other persons or towards
yourself, while using the ¨steam¨ function.
• The filling lid must not be opened during use.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a
stable surface.
• When placed in a support, make sure that the
surface on which the support stands is stable.
• The iron should not to be used if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or
if it is leaking water. It must be checked by an
authorized Technical Service Centre before it
can be used again.
• Do not allow the mains cord and the supply hose
to come into contact with the soleplate when it
is hot.