Filling the water tank
Set the steam regulator to the
and unplug the iron from the mains!
Use only clean water from the tap without mixing
anything with it. The addition of other liquids,
such as perfume, will damage the appliance.
Any damage caused by the use of the
aforementioned products will make the
guarantee void.
Do not use condensation water from tumble
dryers, air conditionings or similar. This appliance
has been designed to use normal tap 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.
To prevent spillage of water out of the appliance
in vertical position, never fill beyond the "max"
water level mark!
Getting ready
Remove any labels or protective coverings from
the soleplate.
2
Ironing without steam
Set steam control to the
3
Ironing with steam
Only when the temperature dial is placed in the
areas with the steam symbol.
Set the temperature control to position
control to
.
Set the temperature control to position
"max": steam control to
Tip : for better ironing results, iron the last
strokes without steam to dry the garment.
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position
position.
: steam
or
.
(Model dependent)
The "e" steam setting (energy saving "e" setting:
24% energy saving*) can be used for most
fabrics. The
steam settings should only
be used on thick fabrics where there are still
wrinkles.
Steam setting
e
Temperature
Setting
to "max"
*in comparison to the maximum steam setting
of a regular 2400 Watt max Bosch iron
Note: At a temperature setting of "•", the soleplate
is not hot enough to produce steam so the steam
regulator should be set to the
water dripping from the soleplate.
4
Spray
Do not use the spray function with silk.
5
Shot of Steam
Set the temperature control dial to at least the
"•••" position
Interval between shots of steam should be 5
seconds.
6
Vertical Steam
Do not iron clothing while it is being worn!
Never direct the steam at persons or animals!
Set the temperature control dial to at least the
"•••" position
Operate the iron in a vertical position at a
distance of 10 cm / 4 in, and press the
repeatedly with pauses of at least 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds after each 4 shot cycle.
Recomended Steam
Regulator Setting
e and
e
position to avoid
button