..Try to Iron the fabrics while they are still damp and reduce the steam setting. Steam will be generated from the fabrics rather than the iron. If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing them, set the tumble drier on the ‘iron dry’ programme. ..If the fabrics are damp enough, turn off the steam regulator completely. Trouble shooting 10 Problem Possible causes Solution Pilot light (6) flashes Boiler must be rinsed. Rinse the boiler according to the cleaning instructions in this manual (see section E). The steam generator does not come on. • There is a connection problem. • The main power button is not switched on. • Check the mains cable (9), the plug and the socket. • Set the main power button (7) to the “I” position (illuminated in red). The iron does not heat up. • The main power button is not switched on. • The temperature is set to a low position. • Set the main power button (7) to the “I” position (illuminated in red). • Set the temperature to the desired position. The iron begins to smoke when switched on. • During first use: certain components on the appliance have been lightly greased at the factory and may produce a little smoke when initially heated. • During subsequent use: the soleplate may be soiled. • This is completely normal and will stop after a short while. • Clean the soleplate according to the cleaning instructions in this manual. Water flows through the holes on the soleplate. • The steam function is being used before it has reached the correct temperature. • 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. • Reduce the steam flow when ironing at low temperatures. • Point the iron away from the ironing area and press the steam release button until steam is produced. Dirt comes out through the soleplate. • 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. To prolong the optimum steam function, 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. • Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth. • Never add products to the 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 housing correctly. • The steam regulation is set to the minimum position. • Set the main power button (7) to the “I” position (illuminated in red), and/or fill the water tank. • Fit the water tank back onto the housing correctly (you will hear a click). • Increase the steam flow (see section B). Problem Possible causes Solution 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 ironed and clean the soleplate with a damp cloth. The soleplate turns brown. • This is a regular consequence of continued use over a long period of time. • Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth. The appliance makes a pumping sound. • Water is being pumped into the steam tank. • The water tank is not fitted onto the housing correctly. • The sound will not stop. • This is normal. • Fit the water tank back onto the housing correctly (you will hear a click). • 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 has been activated for too long a period of time, that is, it has been pressed too frequently. 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. May be caused by steam condensed on the ironing board. 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 “Pulse steam” function. Water spots are caused by steam condensation in the hose when cooling down after use. Water drops stop coming out of the soleplate after using the “Pulse steam” function for some time. The hose gets hot during use. This is normal. It is caused by the steam passing through the hose during steam ironing. Place the hose on the opposite side so that you cannot touch the hose during ironing. Water leakage from the boiler. Drainage plug located at the bottom of the appliance is loose. Tighten up the boiler drainage plug with a coin The iron does not stop steaming after placing it on the pad (2). “Pulse steam” function has been activated by double click. 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. Great Britain Bosch Customer Service Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Milton Keynes MK12 5PT UK +44 (0)844 892 8923 IRL +353 (0)1450 2655 www.bosch-home.co....