Trouble shooting guide for minor issues
Problem
The iron does not heat
up.
The lamp at the back of
the water tank does not
switch on
The clothes tend to
stick.
Water comes out
together with steam.
Steam does not come
out.
Spray does not work.
Water drips out of the
soleplate.
Smoke comes out
when connecting the
iron for the first time.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with our customer service.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.
Probable cause
1. Temperature control dial in very
low position.
2. No mains supply.
1. The iron is cooling.
2. The iron does not heat up.
1. The temperature is too high.
1. Temperature regulator in very low
position.
2. Steam regulator in very high
position with low temperature.
1. Steam regulator in closed position
.
2. No water in the tank.
3. The temperature is too low.
Anti-drip system not activated.
1. No water in the tank.
2. Obstructed mechanism.
1. The steam regulator is not
properly closed.
1. Lubrication of some of the internal
parts.
Solution
1. Turn to a higher position.
2. Check with another appliance or
plug the iron into a different
socket.
1. Wait until the heating cycle is
completed.
2. See previous paragraph.
1. Turn the temperature control dial
down and wait until the iron has
cooled down.
1. Turn the temperature control dial
regulator to a higher position and
wait until the operating indicator
switches off.
2. Turn the steam regulator to a
lower position.
1. Turn the steam regulator to an
open steam position.
2. Fill the tank.
3. Set a higher temperature if
compatible with the fabric.
1. Fill the water tank.
2. Contact the Technical Service.
1. Ensure the steam regulator is set
to the position
.
Do not forget to empty the tank
when you have finished ironing.
1. This is normal and will stop after a
few minutes.
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