User manual BOSCH TDA2301GB

[. . . ] Any residue should come out of the soleplate (I). It may smoke and smell ­ this is normal and will cease after a short while. If necessary, carefully clean the soleplate down with a dry, folded cloth Cleaning and Maintenance Attention !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. [. . . ] · Whenplacedonitsstand, makesurethatthesurfaceon which the stand is placed is stable. · Theironmustnotbeleftunattendedwhileitisconnected to the supply mains. · Unplugtheappliancefromthemainssupplyaftereachuse, or if a fault is suspected. · Theelectricalplugmustnotberemovedfromthesocketby pulling the cable. · Neverimmersetheironinwateroranyotherfluid. · Donotleavetheapplianceexposedtoweatherconditions (rain, sun, frost, etc. ) · Withtheaimofavoidingdangeroussituations, anyworkor 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. DO NOT de-scale or clean the water tank with cleaning products or solvents, as these could cause the iron to drip when using the steam function. Using Your Iron 1. Spray outlet G. Temperature control pointer I. Setting the temperature The temperature control (H) adjusts the temperature of the soleplate (I). Check the temperature instructions shown on the care label of the garment you are ironing and set the temperature control (H) to the corresponding position by lining it up with the pointer (G) on the iron: Fabric Synthetics Silk - Wool Cotton - Linen Temperature Setting · ·· ··· Note: At a temperature setting of "·", the soleplate is not hot enough to produce steam so the steam regulator should be set to the «0» position to avoid water dripping from the soleplate (I). 5. Ironing with shot of steam 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. 1. Set the temperature control (H) to the "···" or "max" position. Set the steam regulator (C) to the «2» position. Press the shot of steam button (A) on the handle repeatedly at intervals of 5 seconds. 2. Filling the water tank Set the steam regulator (C) to the «0» position and unplug the iron from the mains!Place the iron at an angle of 45º 2. Fill the tank but never above the "max" mark Use only clean water from the tap and do not mix anything with it. The addition of other liquids, such as perfume, will damage the appliance. Do not use condensation water from tumble dryers, air conditioners or similar appliances. This appliance has been designed to use normal tap water. To prolong the optimum steam function it is possible to mix tap water with distilled water 1:1. [. . . ] After the necessary warm-up period, unplug the iron and hold it over a sink. Take out the steam regulator (C) by turning it to the position "calc" while pressing it. Boiling water and steam will come out, carrying scale or deposits that might be there. When the iron stops dripping, reassemble the steam regulator in reverse order and move it to the «0» position. [. . . ]