TS12XTRM - Iron SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TS12XTRM SIEMENS

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S I E M E N S ENGLISH Thank you for buying the TS12 steam iron

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

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 instructions

• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the

• Remove the plug from the socket before lling the appliance with

water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a stable surface.

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

stand is placed is stable.

• 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

• 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.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a

safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not

play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be

made by children without supervision.

• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years

of age when it is energized or cooling down.

CAUTION. Hot surface.

Surface is liable to get hot during use.15

S I E M E N S ENGLISH Description

1. Handle with contact sensor

2. Steam activation button*

3. activeControl Advanced indicator lamp

4. Steam setting selection button

6. Shot of steam button

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

• 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). Some 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 0.47Ω. If necessary,

the user can ask the public power supply

company for the system impedance at the

• The appliance must never be placed directly

under the tap to ll the water tank.

• 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.

• Never immerse the iron in water or any other

• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather

conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.)

• While the steam is being released, the iron

produces a pumping sound. This is normal,

indicating that water is being pumped to the

steam chamber.16 S I E M E N SENGLISH 1

Filling the water tank

Unplug the iron from the mains!• Open the water inlet 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, you may 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. 2

temperature 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. 3

amount 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Green Red  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.After the initial 1 minute period:• “eco” setting is automatically selected.• The green lamp (5) stops ashing.• The “activeControl Advanced” 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 Advanced” indicator lamp (3) stops ashing.17 S I E M E N SENGLISH • The pump starts working and steam is

generated automatically.

If the handle (1) is released:

• Steam generation will stop.

• The “activeControl Advanced” indicator lamp

• 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 several minutes:

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

activation button (2*) is pushed again, the

green light starts ashing.

• Steam generation will not be possible for

several seconds, until the appropriate working

temperature has been reached.

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*:

(only on models equipped with steam

• Set the steam control to the

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

• Press the steam activation button (2*).

• Steam is only available if the temperature

control (15) is set at the steam symbols

between “••” and “max”.

• Adjust the temperature setting and then set

the steam control according to the table below.

Steam will automatically be produced:

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

Tip: for better ironing results, iron the last strokes

without steam to dry the garment.

Ironing without steam

This enables the iron to be used for dry

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

• 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) on the iron.

Select an appropriate temperature for the

type of material being ironed (see “setting the

temperature” section).

• While ironing, do not press the steam activation

This can be used to remove stubborn

• Do not use the spray function with silk as

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

water will spray out of the spray nozzle (10)

This can be used to remove stubborn

wrinkles or to press in a sharp crease or

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

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

handle repeatedly at intervals of 5 seconds.18 S I E M E N SENGLISH c) Fill the water tank (11) to the maximum level

with clean tap water.

d) Plug in the iron and select the maximum steam

setting “max” by pressing the steam selection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The “activeControl Advanced” indicator lamp (3)

on the handle ashes and the pump will not work.

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

1. Set the temperature control (15) to the “•••”

2. Models with steam activation button (2*).

• Grip the handle (1) and set the steam setting

to the “max” position.

• Or set the steam setting to the

and press the steam activation button (2*).

Models without steam activation button (2*):

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

to the “max” position.

3. Hold the iron in an upright position about 15 cm

away from the garment being steamed.

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.

Depending on the model, this range of irons is

equipped with the following de-scaling features

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 is very hard.

Follow the procedure described below:

a) Remove the plug from the socket, ensure that

the iron has cooled down and that the water

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

S I E M E N S ENGLISH Tips to help you save

Steam production consumes the most energy. To

help minimise the energy used, follow the advice

• Start by ironing the fabrics that require

the lowest ironing temperature. Check the

recommended ironing temperature in the label

• Regulate the steam according to the selected

ironing temperature, following the instructions

in this manual. Iron at “eco” steam setting (see

“setting the steam level” section).

• 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’

• If the fabrics are damp enough, set the steam

position (see “ironing without steam”

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

This appliance is labelled in

accordance with European Directive

2012/19/EU concerning used

electrical and electronic appliances

The guideline determines the framework for

the return and recycling of used appliances

as applicable throughout the EU.

The fabric-protection is used for steam-ironing

delicate garments at maximum temperature

without damaging them.

Use of the protector also does away with

the need for a cloth to prevent shine on dark

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.

Attention ! Risk of burns !

Always unplug the appliance from the mains

supply before carrying out any cleaning or

maintenance operation on it.

• 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 only.

• 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

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

avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never

use a scouring pad, or chemicals to clean the

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

detergents or solvents, otherwise the iron will

drip water whilst steaming.

Storing the appliance

• Open the water inlet lid (9).

• Hold the iron with the front facing down and

shake it gently until the water tank (11) is

• Set the iron aside in a vertical position to cool

• Coil the power cable (16) loosely around the

heel of the iron, before storing.

• Store the iron in an upright position.20

S I E M E N S ENGLISH Trouble shooting

Problem Probable cause Solution

• Temperature control (15) set to

• The “SensorSteam” system has

been activated. The iron is set to

• Turn to a higher position.

• Check with another appliance or

plug the iron into a different socket.

• Grip the handle (1) of the iron to

• The “SensorSteam” system has

been activated. The iron is set to

• Grip the handle (1) of the iron to

Iron difcult to slide

• Clothing is too wet. • Reduce the steam amount by

selecting “eco” or “

• The temperature is too high. • Turn the temperature control (15)

down and wait until the iron has

together with steam.

• Temperature control (15) setting is

• Steam control is set too high in

conjunction with a low temperature.

• You have pressed the shot of steam

button (6) repeatedly without waiting

for 5 seconds between each press.

• 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.

• Turn the temperature control (15) to

a higher setting (between “••” and

“max”) and wait until the green steam

setting indicator lamp stops ashing.

• Set the steam control to a lower

• Wait 5 seconds between each

press of the jet of steam button.

• 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 by

1. Steam control is set to “

• No water in the tank (11).

• The temperature is too low. Anti-drip

system is activated.

• Set the steam control to “eco” or

• Fill the tank (11).

• Set to a higher temperature if

compatible with the fabric.

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

• Obstructed mechanism.

• Fill the water tank (11).

• Contact the Technical Service.

iron for the rst time.

• This may be caused by the

lubrication of some of the internal

• This is normal and will stop after a

through the holes in

• Traces of lime scale are coming out

of the steam chamber.

• Carry out a cleaning cycle (see

“calc’n clean” section).

• Water is being pumped into the

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

You can download this manual from the local homepages of Siemens.21

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