This allows you to start ironing without having to select the steam or temperature levels. If required, you can select your preferred setting manually by using the touch icons on the display (8). The selected temperature and steam icons will stop flashing after a time, indicating that the appliance is ready to use. Remark: The steam generator will take more time to generate steam only on initial heating up, or after performing the de-scaling operation (Calc.n.Clean). When water is already present in the steam generator during regular use, heat up time to reach the operating temperature will be faster. 8. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor which indicates when the water tank (1) must be filled. The icon will flash when the water tank is empty (three beeps may be heard at the same time). Important: • Normal tap water can be used. To prolong the optimum steam function you can 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. You can inquire about the water hardness with your local water supplier. • The water tank (1) can be refilled at any time while using the appliance. • To avoid damage and/or contamination of the water tank and the boiler, do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or any other type of chemical product into the water tank. Any damage caused by the use of the aforementioned products, will void the guarantee. • Do not use condensation water from tumble dryers, air conditioning systems or similar. This appliance has been designed to use normal tap water. • The iron is not designed to rest on its heel. Please always position it horizontally on the iron pad (2). • The iron pad can be placed into the specially designed recess on the appliance or somewhere suitable alongside the ironing area. Never rest the iron on the appliance without the iron pad! • During its first use the iron may produce certain vapours and odours, along with white particles on the soleplate, this is normal and will stop after a few minutes. • While the steam release button is pressed, the water tank may produce a pumping sound, this is normal, indicating that water is being pumped to the steam tank. * Model dependent (button) B O S C H 10 BOSCH * Model dependent 6 Setting the temperature By default, the steam station automatically chooses the “i-Temp” temperature setting. If necessary, the temperature setting may be modified and adapted to your needs. 1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to determine the correct ironing temperature. 2. Select the required ironing temperature setting: Temperature icon on display Suitable for Any type of fabric which can be ironed. Temperature setting for dark and delicate fabrics. Reduces the risk of shiny marks. Synthetics Silk – Wool Cotton – Linen 3. The selected temperature icon will flash while the soleplate (16) is heating and will stop flashing as soon as the soleplate has reached the selected temperature. Tips: • Sort your garments out based on their cleaning symbol labels, always starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest temperatures. • If you are not sure what the garment is made of then begin ironing at a low temperature and decide on the correct temperature by ironing a small section not usually seen when worn. 7 Ironing with steam The steam control is used to adjust the amount of steam produced when ironing. By default, the steam station automatically chooses the “i-Temp” steam setting. The steam setting can be changed by the user by changing the temperature. The steam station will propose the suitable steam level automatically depending on the temperature selection made. Temperature icon on display Steam setting If necessary, the steam level can be adapted to your needs by touching the icon on the display (8). The selected icon flashes until the pressure corresponding to each steam level is reached. Steam is now ready to be released by pressing the steam release buttons (13 or 14*). 14* 13 BOSCH 11 * Model dependent Attention: • When ironing on a lower temperature setting , only press the steam release button (13) for a few seconds at a time. If you find that water is dripping out of the soleplate, set the temperature to a higher position (take care that the garment can be ironed on this heat temperature setting). • At the beginning of each use, it is possible that drops of water will be dispensed alongside steam. Therefore, it is advisable to try the iron on the ironing board or a piece of cloth to start with. Tip: • For better ironing results, iron the last strokes without steam to dry the garment. 8 “PulseSteam” function This appliance has a special function for tackling difficult creases. The “PulseSteam” function helps soften stubborn garments like jeans or linen faster. When the steam release button is activated, the steam generator will release three powerful shots of steam so that the steam reaches even deeper into the fabri...