sensixx B10L - Iron BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL sensixx B10L BOSCH

• 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 fitted 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 fluctuations 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 filling the appliance with water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.

• The appliance must never be placed directly under the tap to fill the water tank.

• Boiler´s cap must not be opened during 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 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.

• Never immerse the iron or steam tank in water or any other fluid.

• 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 qualified personnel from an Authorised Technical Service Centre. Important :

• This appliance reaches high temperatures and produces steam during use, this could cause scalds or burns in case of improper use.

• The steam hose, base station and in particular the iron can get hot when used. en12

• Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.

• Never aim the steam at people or animals. Description

2. Removable iron pad

3. Mains cable and hose storage compartment

6. “Steam ready” pilot light

7. “Refill boiler” pilot light

8. Variable steam control (*depending on the

9. Illuminated main power button (0/I)

10. Housing with internal steam generator

1. Remove any label or protective covering from

2. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid,

stable surface. You may remove the iron pad (2) from the appliance and place the iron on it on another solid, stable, horizontal surface. Never rest the iron on the appliance without the iron pad!

3. Open the boiler´s cap (1). Fill the boiler carefully

using always the funnel, and close the cap firmly. Filling with warm water reduces the waiting time for heating up. Do not overfill the boiler.

4. Unwind the mains cable (4) fully and plug it

into an earthed socket.

5. Switch the main power button (9) on (position

6. The “Steam ready” indicator lamp (6) will light

up after approximately 7 minutes, indicating that the appliance is ready to use.

7. This appliance has a water level sensor. The

“Refill boiler” indicator (7) will light when the boiler is empty. Refilling the boiler Attention! Risk of burns! Be careful when opening the cap, steam may escape. If the pilot lamp (7) illuminates :

1. Press the steam button (12) to check that no

more steam is generated. Only then the boiler should be refilled.

2. Set the appliance switch (9) to the off position

(“0”) and unplug the steam station from the mains. Then wait for minimal 2 minutes.

3. Open the cap (1) carefully and slowly. Allow

remaining steam to escape.

4. Refill the boiler using always the funnel. Do

not overfill the boiler.

5. If there is water left around the filling inlet,

please dry with a towel before closing the boiler.

6. Close the cap firmly.

• Normal tap water can be used. 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.

• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the boiler, do not use perfumed water, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or any other type of chemical product. Any damage caused by the use of the aforementioned products, will make the guarantee void.

• The iron is not designed to rest on its heal. 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 it first use the iron may produce certain vapours and odours, along with white particles on the soleplate, this is normal and it will stop after a few minutes

en13 Setting the temperature

1. Check the ironing instruction label on the

garment to determine the correct ironing temperature.

2. Select the temperature (11):

3. The indicator lamp (13) will remain lit while the

iron is heating and go out as soon as the iron 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 Ironing with steam (B)

1. Turn the temperature selector (11) to the

2. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs,

using the variable steam control (8) (depending on the model).

3. Press the steam release button (12) to release

steam. Attention: When ironing on a lower temperature setting

• If the appliance has variable steam control (8), set the variable steam control to its lowest position

• If the appliance does not have variable steam control, press the steam release button (12) only for a few seconds at a time when ironing at lower temperatures. In both cases, if you find that water is dripping out of the soleplate, set the temperature selector (11) to a higher position (take care that the garment can be ironed on this heat temperature setting). Cork handle iron (depending on the model): To get permanent steam, press the lock button (15) and slide it backwards until it locks. To switch off the permanent steam, slide the lock button forward. Important:

• The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing for long periods. Ironing without steam

1. Set the required ironing temperature.

2. Begin ironing but without pressing the steam

release button (12). Vertical steam (C)

1. Set the temperature control to the “••” or

2. You can steam iron curtains and hanging

garments (jackets, suits, coats...) by holding the iron in a vertical position and pressing the steam release button (12). Operate the iron vertically at a distance of 10 to 20 cm Never direct the steam jet at garments that are being worn. Never aim the steam at people or animals. Energy saving “eco” setting (depending on the model) If the “eco” steam setting on the steam regulator (8) is selected, the energy consumption of the appliance will be reduced, by means of the reduction of water consumption and electricity. A good ironing result can be obtained for most of the garments. Use higher settings only for thick and highly wrinkled fabrics. Cleaning the Boiler To extend the life of your steam generator and to avoid any build up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler after several hours of use (approximately after 50 hours). If the water is hard, increase the frequency. Do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it.

1. Check that the appliance is unplugged and

cold for more than 2 hours.

2. Unscrew the boiler´s cap (1)

3. Empty the boiler above a sink by holding the

appliance upside down. en14

Trouble shooting Problem Possible causes Solution The steam generator does not come on.

• There is a connection problem.

• The main power button is not switched on.

• Check the mains cable, the plug and the socket.

• Switch the main power button (9) to the on position.(“I”) The iron does not heat up.

• The main power button is not switched on.

• The temperature control knob is set to the “min” position.

• Switch the main power button (9) to the on position.(“I”)

• Set the temperature control knob (11) to the desired position.

4. Fill the boiler with 500 ml of fresh water.

5. Shake the base unit for a few moments

and then empty it completely over a sink or bucket.

6. To obtain the best result, we recommend that

this operation is done twice

Cleaning & Maintenance Important: Always unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it.

1. After ironing, pull out the plug and allow the

appliance to cool down before cleaning.

2. Wipe the housing, handle and iron body with

3. If the soleplate is soiled with dirt or scale,

clean it with a damp cloth.

4. Never use abrasive products or solvents.

Storing the appliance (D)

1. Set the main power to the “0” position and

disconnect the mains cable.

2. Always allow the appliance to cool down

3. Place the iron on the iron pad, standing on the

4. Empty the boiler and store the mains cable and

the steam hose in the storage compartment. Do not wrap the cords too tight.

5. Use the carrying handles (17) on the sides

when moving the appliance. Fabric protection soleplate cover (E) (depending on the model) The fabric-protection soleplate cover is used for steam-ironing delicate garments at maximum temperature without damaging them. Use of the soleplate cover also does away with the need for a cloth to prevent shine on dark materials. It is advisable to first iron a small section on the inside of the garment to see if it is suitable. To attach the soleplate cover to the iron, place the tip of the iron into the end of the soleplate cover and pull the elastic strap over the lower rear of the iron until it fits tightly. To release the soleplate cover, pull the elastic strap and remove the iron. The fabric-protection soleplate cover may be purchased from the customer service or specialist shops: Accessory code (After-sales) Name of accessory (Specialist outlets) 571510 TDZ2045 Tips to help you save energy 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.

• Try to iron the fabrics while they are still damp and reduce the steam setting.

• If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing them, set the tumble drier on the ‘iron dry’ programme.

• If the fabrics are damp enough, you can iron without steam.

Y15 Advice on disposal 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.

Problem Possible causes Solution 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 later 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 sole plate.

• The steam function is being used before it has reached 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 (Variable steam control (8)).

• Point the iron away from the ironing area and press the steam release button (12) until steam is produced. Dirt comes out through the sole plate.

• There is a build-up of scale or minerals in the boiler.

• Chemical products or additives have been used.

• Clean the boiler Use tap water mixed 50% with distilled or demineralised water. If the tap water in your district is very hard, mix tap water with distilled water 1:2.

• Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.

• Never add products to the boiler The iron does not produce any steam.

• The boiler is not switched on or is empty.

• The steam regulator is set to the minimum position.

• Switch the main power button (9) to the on position.(“I”) and/or fill the boiler

• Increase the steam flow by turning the steam control (8). 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 and clean the sole plate with a damp cloth. The soleplate turns brown.

• This is a regular consequence of usage.