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Before using your appliance
for the irst time
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Remove any labels or protective
covering from the soleplate (13).
For further details on the following actions,
please refer to the related chapters in this user
manual.
1. With the iron unplugged, ill the tank (11) of the
iron with tap water and set the temperature
control (15) to “max”.
2. Plug in the appliance to the mains.
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While the soleplate is heating up or cooling
down to the selected temperature, the
lights inside the temperature control will
lash. When the selected temperature is
reached, the lights will stop lashing and
remain lit continuously.
3. Then, the green light (5) goes on. Grip the
handle (1) and set the steam control to the
maximum position “max”.
4. Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press
the shot of steam button (6). Some residue
may come out of the soleplate.
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When using the steam function for the irst
time, do not use it on your laundry, as there
may still be dirt in the steam dispenser.
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If necessary, carefully clean the soleplate
down with a dry, folded cotton cloth.
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When turned on for the irst time, your new
iron may smell and emit a little smoke and
a few particles; this will stop after a few
minutes.
1
Filling the water tank
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Unplug the iron from the mains!
1. Open the water inlet lid (9).
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Never ill beyond the level mark for
maximum illing (12).
2. Close the water inlet lid.
Use only clean water from the tap without
mixing anything with it. The addition of other
liquids, (unless recommended by Bosch) such
as perfume, will damage the appliance.
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Any damage caused by the use of the
aforemen tioned products will make the
guarantee void.
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Do not use condensation water from
tumble dryers, air conditioning systems or
similar. This appliance has been designed
to use normal tap water.
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To prolong the optimum steam 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.
2
Setting the
temperature
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The temperature control (15) adjusts the
temperature of the soleplate (13).
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Check the temperature instructions shown
on the care label of the garment you are
ironing.
1. Set the temperature control (15) to the
corresponding position by lining it up with the
temperature index (14) on the iron.
Temperature
Suitable for :
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synthetics
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silk – wool
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cotton
max
linen
i-Temp Advanced* any type of fabric which
can be ironed
AntiShine*
dark and delicate fabrics.
Reduces the risk of shiny
marks.
* model dependent
“TempOK” indicator
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While the soleplate is heating up or cooling
down to the selected temperature, the
“TempOK” lights inside the temperature
control (15) will lash. When the selected
temperature is reached, the lights will stop
lashing and remain lit continuously.
“i-Temp advanced” function
(model dependent)
This compact steam generator has a unique
“i-Temp Advanced” function.
If this function is selected, an appropriate
combination of temperature and steam is set
which is suitable for all fabrics that can be ironed.
