• Fill the tank but never above the “max” mark
• Only use clean tap water, without any type of additive. Any other type of liquid
could damage the appliance
• To obtain better and longer steam production mix tap water with distilled
water in the measures shown in the table below. Using distilled water as
recommended in these instructions will also help to prolong the life of your iron
if you live in a hard water area
Water hardness level Amount of distilled water / tap water
Very soft / soft
0 / 1
Average
0 / 1
Hard
1 / 1 (approx.)
Very hard
2 / 1 (approx.)
Setting the temperature
• Check the temperature instructions shown
on the care label of the garment you are
ironing and set the temperature control to
the corresponding position:
«•» ............................ Synthetics
«••» .......................... Silk - Wool
«•••» ........................ Cotton - Linen
• If you are not sure what type of material the garment is made from, start
ironing on the lowest temperature setting
• Sort your garments based on their care labels, always starting with clothes
that have to be ironed at the lowest temperature
• The pilot lamp will stay lit while the iron is heating up and go out once the
selected temperature has been reached. Wait a few seconds after the lamp
goes out before you start ironing. Once the iron is hot you can continue to
iron even if the pilot lamp comes on again
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This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use and must not be
used for industrial purposes
Carefully read through the instructions for use of the appliance and safeguard
them for future reference
This appliance complies with international safety standards
General safety instructions
• Remove the protective cover from the soleplate before using the iron
• The appliance is to be connected and used in accordance with the information
stated on the rating plate. This appliance must only be plugged into an
earthed mains socket
• The iron must be used and placed on a stable surface
• When placed on its support, make sure that the surface on which the support
stands is stable
• Do not use the iron if it has been dropped, shows visible signs of damage or
if it is leaking water. It will have to be checked by an Authorised Technical
Service centre before it can be used again
• The electrical plug on the mains cable must be unplugged from the mains
socket before filling or emptying the water tank
• Do not leave the iron unattended while it is plugged in. Should you have to
leave the area where you are ironing, unplug the iron from the mains socket
• Never plug the appliance into the mains supply if the cable or the appliance
itself show visible signs of damage. Unplug the appliance from the mains
supply after each use or if a fault is suspected
• Any works or repairs that the appliance may need, e.g. replacing a faulty
mains cable, must only be carried out by qualified personnel from an
authorised technical service center
• Never immerse the iron in water or any other liquid
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Electric irons reach high
temperatures and produce hot steam during use, so take special care not to
burn or scald yourself
• Danger of electric shocks or fire
• The iron has a built in safety cut-out device which switches it off should it
malfunction
• Never leave a hot iron standing on textiles or on the mains cable. Make sure
it is completely cold before storing it away. Do not unplug it by tugging on the
mains cable or leave the plug hanging freely
• We accept no responsibility for any damage caused as a result of misuse or
improper use resulting from not following the instructions in this manual
• When using the iron for the first time it may produce certain vapors and odours
that will die away after a few minutes
• The use of an extension cable suitable for a current greater than 10 amps
is essential if your appliance is rated at 2.400 Watts or more. Cables for 10
amps or less may overheat. Lay the mains cable so that it is impossible to tug
or trip on it.
Filling the water tank
• Unplug the iron
• Place the iron at an angle of 45º
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Ironing with steam
• Make sure that there is water in the tank
• Turn the temperature selector to the steam “ ” area between “••” and “max”
• Set the steam regulator to the appropriate setting:
– Set the steam regulator to the “min” position for “••” temperature setting
– Set the steam regulator to the “max” position for “•••” and “max”
temperature settings
• If you press the “motor-steam” button when the water tank is empty, you will
hear a distinctive sound of the pump operating dry.
Instructions for use
After Sales Service
Great Britain
BSH Appliance Care
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Milton Keynes
MK12 5ZR
+44 (0)8705 678910
www.boschappliances.co.uk
