Bosch sensixx B20L Series, Operatinginstructions And Maintenance

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Important:
• Normal tap water can be used.
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.
You can inquire about the water hardness with
your local water supplier.
• The water tank can be illed at any time while
using the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the water
tank and the boiler, do not put perfume, vinegar,
starch, descaling agents, additives or any other type
of chemical product into the water tank.
Any damage caused by the use of the
aforementioned products, will make the
guarantee void.
• The iron is not designed to rest on its heal. Please
always position it horizontally on the iron pad (2).
• The iron pad can be placed into the specially
designed recess on the appliance or somewhere
suitable alongside the ironing area.
Never rest the iron on the appliance without
the iron pad!.
• During it irst use the iron may produce certain
vapours and odours, along with white particles on
the soleplate, this is normal and it will stop after a
few minutes
• While the steam release button is pressed, the
water tank may produce a pumping sound, this is
normal, indicating that water is being pumped to
the steam tank.
Setting the
temperature
1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment
to determine the correct ironing temperature.
2. Turn the temperature selector (13) to the required
setting:
•
Synthetics
••
Silk – Wool
•••
Cotton – Linen
3. The indicator lamp (16) will remain lit while the
iron is heating and go out as soon as the iron has
reached the selected temperature.
Tips:
• Sort your garments out based on their cleaning
symbol labels, always starting with clothes that
have to be ironed at the lowest temperatures.
• If you are not sure what the garment is made
of then begin ironing at a low temperature and
decide on the correct temperature by ironing a
small section not usually seen when worn
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Ironing with steam
1. Turn the temperature selector (13) to the required
setting.
2. Press the steam release button to release steam.
Attention:
• When ironing on a lower temperature setting “•”,
only press the steam release button (14) for a few
seconds at a time.
If you ind that water is dripping out of the
soleplate, set the temperature to a higher position
(take care that the garment can be ironed on
this heat temperature setting).
• At the beginning of each use, it is possible that
drops of water will be dispensed alongside steam.
Therefore, it is advisable to try the iron on the
ironing board or a piece of cloth to start with.
Tip : for better ironing results, iron the last strokes
without steam to dry the garment.
CORK HANDLE IRON
(model dependent):
To get permanent steam, press the lock button (17*)
and slide it backwards until it locks. To switch off the
permanent steam, slide the lock button forward.
Important:
• The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing for
long periods.
“PulseSteam”
function
This appliance has a special function for tackling
dificult creases.
When the steam release button is activated, the
steam generator will give three powerful shots of
steam so that the steam reaches even deeper into
the fabrics.
1. Set the temperature selector (13) on “• • •”
2. Press the steam release button (14) on the bottom
of the handle two times shortly (double-click)
or (model dependent)
Shortly press the steam release button (15*) on
the top of the handle.
Remark : It is possible to stop the shots of steam by
pressing the steam button shortly again.