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BOSCH
* Model dependent
ENGLISH
Problem
Possible causes
Solution
Water flows through the
holes on the soleplate.
1. The water is condensing inside the
pipes because steam is being used
for the first time or has not been
used for a long time.
1. Point the iron away from the ironing area
and press the steam release button until
steam is produced.
Dirt comes out through
the soleplate.
1. There is a build up of scale or
minerals in the boiler and iron.
2. Chemical products or additives
have been used.
1. Carry out a cleaning cycle (see
“Calc’nClean Perfect“ section).
2. Never add products to the water.
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 area is very hard, mix tap water with
distilled water 1:2.
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
1. The boiler is not switched on or
the water tank is empty.
2. The water tank is not fitted onto
the housing correctly.
1. Set the power button (10) to the “I”
position, and/or fill the water tank.
2. Fit the water tank back onto the hou sing
correctly.
The ironed garment turns
dark 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 soleplate turns
brown.
1. This is a regular consequence of
continued use over a long period
of time.
1. Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
The appliance makes a
pumping sound.
1. Water is being pumped into the
steam tank.
2. The water tank is not fitted onto
the housing correctly.
3. The sound will not stop.
1. This is normal.
2. Fit the water tank back onto the hou sing
correctly.
3. If the sound will not stop, do not use the
steam generator and contact an
authorised technical service centre.
Loss of pressure during
ironing.
1. Steam release button has been
activated for too long a period of
time, that is, it has been pressed
too frequently.
1. Use the steam release button at
intervals. This improves the ironing result
as the textiles will be steamed, dried and
ironed properly.
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.
Water spots appear on
the garment during use
of the “PulseSteam”
function.
1. Water spots are caused by steam
condensation in the hose when
cooling down after use.
1. Water drops stop coming out of the
soleplate after using the “PulseSteam”
function for some time.
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 cannot touch the hose during
ironing.
Water leakage from the
boiler.
1. Scale collector (12*) located at
the bottom of the appliance is
loose.
Tighten up the scale collector.
The iron does not stop
steaming after placing it
on the pad (2).
1. “PulseSteam” function has been
activated.
1. Just press the trigger once again and the
iron will stop steaming at once.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with our customer service.
