TS12150 - Iron SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TS12150 SIEMENS

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Thank you for buying the TS12 steam iron from

This iron is a compact steam generator. The water

is pumped into the steam chamber with pressure

by a special pump. The steam amount when ironing

is higher than in conventional irons. The steaming

performance is therefore far more effective. In

general it is advised to use the iron with the “eco”

This appliance has been designed exclusively for

domestic use and must not be used for industrial

Carefully read through the operating instructions

for the appliance and safeguard them for future

General safety warnings

Danger of electric shocks or re!

• This appliance is to be connected and used in

accordance with the information stated on its

characteristics plate.

• This appliance must be connected to an earthed

socket. If it is absolutely necessary to use an

extension cable, make sure that it is suitable for 16A

and has a socket with an earth connection.

• The iron should not be used if it has been dropped,

if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking

water. It must be checked by an authorized Technical

Service Centre before it can be used again.

• If the safety fuse tted in the appliance blows, the

appliance will be rendered inoperative. To restore

normal operation the appliance will have to be taken

to an authorised Technical Service Centre.

• In order to avoid that, under unfavourable mains

conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or

lighting uctuations can happen, it is recommended

that the iron is connected to a power supply system

with a maximum impedance of 0.27 Ω . If necessary,

the user can ask the public power supply company for

the system impedance at the interface point.

• This appliance is not intended to be used by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capacities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by

a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

• Remove the plug from the socket before lling

the appliance with water or before pouring out the

remaining water after use.

• The appliance must never be placed directly under

the tap to ll the water tank.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a stable

• When placed on its stand, make sure that the surface

on which the stand is placed is stable.

• The iron must not be left unattended while it is

connected to the supply mains.

• Unplug the appliance from the mains supply after

each use, or if a fault is suspected.

• The electrical plug must not be removed from the

socket by pulling the cable.

• Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with

the soleplate when it is hot.

• Never immerse the iron in water or any other uid.

• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather

conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.).

• With the aim of avoiding dangerous situations, any

work or repair that the appliance may need, e.g.

replacing a faulty mains cable, must only be carried

out by qualied personnel from an Authorised

Technical Service Centre.

1. Handle with contact sensor.

2. Steam activation button.

3. activeControl Plus indicator lamp. (clear light)

4. Steam setting selection button.

5. Steam setting indicator lamps.

6. Shot of steam button.

Before using the iron for the rst time Remove any labels or protective covering from the soleplate (13).For further details on the following actions, please refer to the related chapters in this user manual.• With the iron unplugged, ll the tank (11) of the iron with tap water and set the temperature control (15) to “max”.• Plug in the appliance to the mains.• When the iron has reached the desired temperature, the green light (5) stops ashing and the clear light (3) starts ashing. Grip the handle (1) and set the steam control to the maximum position “max”. • Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press the shot of steam button (6). Any residue may come out of the soleplate (13). • If necessary, carefully clean the soleplate (13) down with a dry, folded cotton cloth.• When using the steam function for the rst time, do not use it on your laundry, as there may still be dirt in the steam dispenser.• When turned on for the rst time, your new iron may smell and emit a little smoke and a few particles; this will stop after a few minutes. Filling the water tank (1) Unplug the iron from the mains!• Open the lling openning lid (9). • Never ll beyond the level mark for maximum lling (12).• Use only clean water from the tap without mixing anything with it. The addition of other liquids, (unless recommended by Siemens) such as perfume, will damage the appliance. Any damage caused by the use of the aforemen-tioned products will make the guarantee void.• Do not use condensation water from tumble dryers, air conditioning systems 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. You can inquire about the water hardness with your local water supplier. Setting the temperature (2) The temperature control (15) adjusts the temperature of the soleplate (13). • Check the temperature instructions shown on the care label of the garment you are ironing.• Set the temperature control (15) to the corresponding position by lining it up with the temperature index (14) on the iron: • Synthetics•• Silk-Wool••• Cotton-Linen• Sort your garments based on their care labels, always starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest temperature.• If you are unsure what type of material the garment is made from, start ironing on the lowest temperature setting and increase accordingly. If the garment is made from mixed fabrics, set the temperature for the most delicate material.• For silk, woollen or synthetic materials iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains. Setting the steam amount (3) Your iron is equipped with a steam setting selection button (4) and with indicator lamps (5) showing the steam setting, according to the table below:Steam setting eco

max steam offIndicator lamps

Off Steam can be generated by gripping the handle (1), or by pressing the steam activation button (2).If the “eco” steam mode is selected, the energy consumption of the appliance will be reduced by means of reduction of electricity and water consumption. A good ironing result can be obtained on this setting for most garments.The steam setting can be changed by pressing the steam setting selection button (4). The iron runs through the following cycle: eco

max steam off sensorSteam The “sensorSteam” function automatically switches off the iron when the handle is no longer gripped, thus increasing safety and energy saving.When plugging the iron in, during the rst minute:• The soleplate (13) heats up to the temperature corresponding to the selected setting. • The steam generation is blocked.• The green lamp (5) ashes.12

After the initial 1 minute period:

• “eco” setting is automatically selected.

• The green lamp (5) stops ashing.

• The “activeControl Plus” indicator lamp (3) (clear

light) goes on and starts ashing.

From this moment on, when the handle (1) of the

iron is gripped or if the steam activation button (2)

is pressed at steam setting:

• The “activeControl Plus” indicator lamp (3) stops

• The pump starts working and steam is generated

If the handle (1) is released:

• Steam generation will stop.

• The “activeControl Plus” indicator lamp (3) will ash

• The iron shuts off automatically. If the handle is

gripped again, the iron turns on.

If the iron remains plugged in and is not used for

• After the handle (1) is touched or the steam activation

button (2) is pushed again, the green light starts

• Steam generation will not be possible for several

seconds, until the appropriate working temperature

Ironing with steam (4)

The steam control is used to adjust the amount

of steam produced when ironing (see “setting the

steam amount” section).

Steam can be generated in two ways :

1. Continuous steam generation :

• Set the steam control to “eco” or “max” position.

• Grip the handle (1).

2. Steam on demand :

• Set the steam control to the “ ” position, to cancel

continuous steam generation while gripping the handle

(1). On this setting, steam can only be produced

when manually pressing the steam activation button

(2) under the handle.

• Press the steam activation button (2).

• Steam is only available if the temperature control (15)

is set at the steam symbols - between “••” and

• Adjust the temperature setting and then set the

steam control according to the table below. Steam

will automatically be produced:

Temperature control (15) setting Steam setting

Note: Once a steam ironing setting has been chosen

using the temperature control (15), steam generation

may be delayed for several seconds until the appropriate

working temperature has been reached.

Ironing without steam (5)

This enables the iron to be used for dry ironing.

• Grip the handle (1) and set the steam control to the

• The temperature control (15) adjusts the temperature

of the soleplate (13). Set it to the corresponding

position by lining it up with the temperature index (14)

Select an appropriate temperature for the type of

material being ironed (see “setting the temperature”

• While ironing, do not press the steam activation

This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles.

• Do not use the spray function with silk as staining

• When ironing, press the spray button (7) and water will

spray out of the spray nozzle (10) onto the garment.

This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles or to

press in a sharp crease or pleat. It cannot be used

on a synthetic setting for delicate items.

• Set the temperature control (15) to the “•••” or “max”

• Set the steam control to the “max” position.

• Press the shot of steam button (6) on the handle

repeatedly at intervals of 5 seconds.

Vertical steaming (8)

This can be used to remove creases from hanging

clothes, curtains etc.

Do not iron clothing while it is being worn!

Never spray or aim the steam at persons or

• Set the temperature control (15) to the “•••” or “max”

position and the steam control to the position.

• Hold the iron in an upright position about 15 cm away

from the garment being steamed.

• Press the steam activation button (2). The shot of

steam button (6) on the handle may be additionally

pressed at intervals of 5 seconds. However, after

4 shots of steam, wait for 10 seconds to allow for

continued steam production.13

Multiple descaling system (9)

Depending on the model, this range of irons is equipped

with the following de-scaling features “AntiCalc”.

The self-clean lter between the water tank and the

pump prevents scale impairing the steam generation

system and ensures the optimum production of steam.

The “anti-calc” cartridge has been designed to

reduce the build-up of scale produced during steam

ironing, helping to extend the useful life of your iron.

Nevertheless the “anti-calc” cartridge cannot prevent all

of the scale that is produced naturally over time.

The “calc’n clean” function helps to remove scale

particles out of the steam chamber. Use this function

approximately every 2 weeks, if the water in your area

Follow the procedure described below:

a) Remove the plug from the socket, ensure that the

iron has cooled down and that the water tank (11) is

b) Set the temperature control (15) to the “calc‘n clean”

c) Fill the water tank (11) to the maximum level with

d) Plug in the iron and select the maximum steam

setting “max” by pressing the steam selection button

e) Hold the iron over a sink or a container to collect the

f) Grip the handle (1) until the water tank (11) is empty.

This could take several minutes.

g) Repeat the procedure until particles no longer come

out of the soleplate (13) of the iron.

h) Turn the temperature control (15) to the maximum

setting. The iron will begin to emit steam. Wait until

the water inside the iron has evaporated.

i) Clean the soleplate (13) of the iron.

4. calc‘n clean with descaling uid

For deep descaling, use the descaling uid (17)

This should be carried out every 3 months.

The descaling uid (17) can be obtained from our After-

sales service or from our website..

Follow the procedure described below:

a) Remove the plug from the socket, ensure that the

iron has cooled down and that the water tank (11) is

b) Set the temperature control (15) to the “calc‘n clean”

c) Fill the water tank (11) with tap water mixed with a

measure (25 ml) of the descaling uid (17).

d) Plug in the iron and select the maximum steam

setting “max” by pressing the steam selection button

e) Hold the iron over a sink or a container to collect the

f) Grip the handle (1) until the water tank (11) is empty.

This could take several minutes.

g) Then follow the procedure described above in section

“3. calc‘n clean” until particles no longer come out of

the soleplate (13) of the iron.

If the temperature control (15) is set too low (below “••”),

the steam is automatically switched off to prevent water

from dripping out of the soleplate (13).

The “activeControl Plus” indicator lamp (3) on the

handle ashes and the pump will not work.

Fabric-protection soleplate cover (10)

The fabric-protection is used for steam-ironing delicate

garments at maximum temperature without damaging

Use of the protector also does away with the need for a

cloth to prevent shine on dark materials.

It is advisable to rst iron a small section on the inside

of the garment to see if it is suitable.

To attach the fabric protector to the iron, place the tip

of the iron into the end of the fabric protector and press

the rear of the protector upward until you hear a click.

To release the fabric protector, pull down on the clip at

the rear and remove the iron.14

Attention ! Risk of burns !

Always unplug the appliance from the mains supply

before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance

• If the iron is only slightly soiled, pull out the plug

and allow the soleplate (13) to cool down. Wipe the

housing and the soleplate with a damp cotton cloth

• If the cloth is synthetic, it may melt due to the high

temperature on the soleplate (13), switch off the

steam and rub off any residue immediately with a

thickly folded, dry cotton cloth.

• To keep the soleplate (13) smooth, you should avoid

hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring

pad, or chemicals to clean the soleplate.

• Never decalcify the tank (11) or treat it with detergents

or solvents, otherwise the iron will drip water whilst

• Open the lling opening lid (9).

• Hold the iron with the front facing down and shake it

gently until the water tank (11) is empty.

• Set the iron aside in a vertical position to cool down.

• Coil the power cable (16) loosely around the heel of

the iron, before storing.

• Store the iron in an upright position.

Tips to help saving energy and water

Steam production consumes the most energy. To help

minimise the energy used, follow the advice below:

• Start by ironing the fabrics that require the lowest

ironing temperature. Check the recommended ironing

temperature in the label on the garment.

• Regulate the steam according to the selected ironing

temperature, following the instructions in this manual.

Iron at “eco” steam setting (see “setting the steam

• 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, set the steam to the

position (see “ironing without steam” section).

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).

The guideline determines the framework

for the return and recycling of used appliances as

applicable throughout the EU.15

Trouble shooting guide for minor issues

Problem Probable cause Solution

The iron does not heat up. 1. Temperature control (15) set to

3. The “sensorSteam” system has been

activated. The iron is set to stand-by.

1. Turn to a higher position.

2. Check with another appliance or plug the

iron into a different socket.

3. Grip the handle (1) of the iron to re-start

“activeControl Plus”

indicator lamp (3) ashes.

The “sensorSteam” system has been

activated. The iron is set to stand-by.

Grip the handle (1) of the iron to re-start it.

Iron difcult to slide on the

Clothing is too wet. Reduce the steam amount by selecting

“eco” or “ ” settings.

The clothes tend to stick. The temperature is too high. Turn the temperature control (15) down and

wait until the iron has cooled down.

Water drips out of the

soleplate together with

1. Temperature control (15) setting is

2. Steam control is set too high in

conjunction with a low temperature.

3. You have pressed the shot of steam

button (6) repeatedly without waiting

for 5 seconds between each press.

4. Pure distilled water has been used

(see “Filling the water tank” section)

or other products such as fragrant

water have been added to the tank.

1. Turn the temperature control (15) to a

higher setting (between “••” and “max”)

and wait until the green steam setting

indicator lamp stops ashing.

2. Set the steam control to a lower setting.

3. Wait 5 seconds between each press of

the jet of steam button.

4. Mix distilled water with tap water as

directed in the “Filling the water tank”

section and never add any other products

to the water tank (unless recommended

Steam does not come out.

1. Steam control is set to “ ” position.

2. No water in the tank (11).

3. The temperature is too low. Anti-drip

system is activated.

1. Set the steam control to “eco” or “max”

Spray does not work. 1. No water in the tank (11).

2. Obstructed mechanism.

1. Fill the water tank (11).

2. Contact the Technical Service.

Smoke comes out when

connecting the iron for the

This may be caused by the lubrication

of some of the internal parts.

This is normal and will stop after a few

Deposits come out through

the holes in the soleplate

Traces of lime scale are coming out of

Carry out a cleaning cycle (see “calc’n

If none of the above solves the problem, get in touch with an authorised technical service.

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