Bosch VarioComfort 8 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Problem Possible causes Solution
Dirt comes out
through the
soleplate.
1. There is a build up of limescale
or minerals in the boiler and
iron.
2. Chemical products or additives
have been used.
1. Carry out a cleaning cycle (see
the “Descaling process"
section).
2. Never add products to the water
(see the “Filling the water tank”
section).
Clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
The “Calc'nClean”
indicator light (3)
does not turn off.
1. The iron descaling process has
been stopped before being
completed.
1. Restart and complete the iron
descaling process.
The ironed garment
turns a dark colour
and/or sticks to the
soleplate.
1. The selected temperature is too
high and has damaged the
garment.
1. Select a suitable temperature for
the material being ironed and
clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
The appliance
makes a pumping
sound.
1. Water is being pumped into the
steam tank.
2. The sound does not stop.
1. This is normal.
2. If the sound does not stop, do
not use the steam station and
contact an authorised technical
service centre.
Loss of pressure
during ironing.
1. The steam release button has
been activated for too long a
period of time, meaning it has
been pressed too frequently.
1. Use the steam release button at
intervals.
Water spots appear
on the garment
during ironing.
1. May be caused by steam
condensed on the ironing
board.
1. Wipe the textile cover of the
ironing board, and iron any
water drops to dry them.
The hose gets hot
during use.
1. This is normal. It is caused by
the steam passing through the
hose during steam ironing.
1. Place the hose on the opposite
side so that you do not touch the
hose during ironing.
Water leakage from
the boiler.
1. Boiler cap (9) is loose. 1. Tighten the cap.
The "Water tank
empty” indicator
light (4) comes on.
1. The water tank is empty or not
correctly itted onto the
appliance.
1. Fill the water tank or it it
correctly.
If the above tips do not solve the problem, get in touch with our
customer service.
You can download this manual from the Bosch local
homepages.