User manual BOSCH KIV 38A51

[. . . ] Before starting ironing, hold the iron horizontally over a sink and press the jet of steam button (L) 3 or 4 times. This will help force out any lime scale and dirt deposits through the holes in the soleplate (E). For general cleaning, follow the information below: Problem Dirty/lightly marked iron body or soleplate Mark develops on soleplate during use Heavily stained soleplate Solution Clean body of iron or soleplate with a damp cloth then dry it. Set the iron to its maximum temperature setting. [. . . ] · Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc. ) · The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by pulling the cable. · Unplug the appliance form the mains supply after each use, or if a fault is suspected. · 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. · Unplug the iron from the mains supply when you have to leave the iron unattended. Environmental Care This iron has been redesigned according to ecological criteria, related to the sustainable development, analyzing its whole lifecycle - from material selection to its later reusing or recycling - evaluating the improvement possibilities, from a technical, economical and environmental point of view. Before throwing a used appliance away, you should make it noticeably inoperable e. g. cut off the mains lead and be certain to dispose of it in accordance with current laws and regulations. Your retailer, town council or local council can give you detailed information about these. This appliance is labelled in accordan-ce 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. Tips to help you save energy Steam production consumes the most energy. Do not vertical steam while the item is being worn. Never spray or aim steam at people or animals!Make sure that there is water in the tank (F). Set te temperature control (H) to the "···" or , , max" position and the steam regulator (A) to the "2" position. Hold the iron in an upright position about 15 cm away from the garemtne being steamed. Press the shot of steam button (L) on the handle at intervals of 5 seconds, however, after 4 jets of steam, wait for 10seconds to allow for continued steam production. Steam Regulator Setting 2 1 ··· to "max" ·· Silk - Wool Cotton - Linen Set the steam regulator to the "0"position 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. 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. [. . . ] Filling the water tank Additional Features (Model Dependent) Anti-drip system ("drip stop") Some irons in this range are equipped with an anti-drip system. This will automatically stop the iron producing steam when the selected temperature setting is too low. You may hear a clicking sound when this system is in operation. Textile protection air system ("air system") All of the irons in this range are equipped with this feature. [. . . ]