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Problem Possible causes Solution
Dirt comes out
through the sole
plate.
• There is a build-up of scale or
minerals in the steam tank.
• Chemical products or additives have
been used.
• Use tap water mixed 50% with
distilled or demineralised water.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler
water.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
• The boiler is not switched on or the
water tank is empty.
• The water tank is not fitted onto the
steam tank correctly.
• The steam regulator is set to the
minimum position.
• Set the switch (4) to the «Start»
position and/or fill the water tank.
• Fit the water tank back onto the
steam tank correctly (you will hear a
click).
• Increase the steam flow by turning the
steam control (3).
The ironed garment
turns dark and/or
sticks to the soleplate.
• The selected temperature is too high
and has damaged the garment.
• Select a suitable temperature for the
material being and clean the sole plate
with a damp cloth.
The soleplate turns
brown.
• This is a regular consequence of
usage.
• Clean the soleplate regularly with a
damp cloth.
The appliance makes
a pumping sound.
• Water is being pumped into the
steam tank.
• The sound will not stop.
• This is normal.
• If the sound will not stop, do not use
the steam generator and contact an
authorised technical service centre.
Loss of pressure
during ironing.
Steam release button activated during
a long period of time.
Use the steam release button (15) with
intervals. This improves the ironing result
as the textiles will be dried and stay
smooth better.
Water leakage from
the boiler
Drainage plug located at the bottom of
the appliance is loose.
Tighten up boiler drainage plug with a
coin
Warranty conditions
The terms of the guarantee for this appliance are in
accordance with that stated by our representative
for the country in which it is sold. The details of
these conditions can be obtained from the retailer
from whom the appliance was purchased. The
purchase receipt must be presented when making
any claims against the terms of this guarantee.
Advice on disposal
Our goods come in optimised packaging. This
basically consists in using non-contaminating
materials which should be handed over to the
local waste disposal service as secondary raw
materials. Your local town council can give you
information about how to dispose of obsolete
appliances.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EG concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.
