User manual BOSCH MKM6000

[. . . ] your district is very hard, mix tap water with distilled water 1:2. • Clean the sole plate with a • Chemical products or additives damp cloth. • Never add products to the boiler water. The iron does not • The boiler is not switched on or the • Set the switch to the on (“I”) produce any steam. [. . . ] We hope that you enjoy ironing with this steam station. Important Please read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. This appliance complies with international safety standards. This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use and must not be used for industrial purposes. Warning: ¡The housing of the steam generator can get very hot ! General safety instructions • Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that the voltage corresponds to that stated on the rating plate found on the base of the steam generator. • This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket. We do not recommend the use of an extension cable, however if you need to use one, please ensure that it is suitable for its use with this appliance. If using an extension cable, make sure that it has a 16 A bipolar socket with an earth connection. • This appliance must only be used for the purposes for which it was designed, i. e. Any other use will be considered improper and consequently dangerous. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any damage arising from misuse or improper use. • The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by tugging on the cable. • Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc. ). • Do not leave the iron unattended while it is plugged in. 6. Set the main power button (6) to the on (“I”) position. 7. The ”Steam ready” indicator lamp (7) will light up after several minutes, indicating that the appliance is ready to use. The steam generator will take more time to reach ”Steam ready” state only upon the 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. • The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing for long periods. • 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. 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. [. . . ] To reset the “Calc‘nclean” pilot light and counter, switch the station off and on again twice, for a duration of at least 30 seconds each time Calc‘n clean 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. If your 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 cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours, and that the removable water tank (1) has been removed from the steam generator. [. . . ]