15
B O S C H
Problem Possible causes Solution
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 being ironed and
clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
The soleplate
turns brown.
• This is a regular
consequence of continued
use over a long period of
time.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
The appliance
makes a
pumping
sound.
• Water is being pumped into
the steam tank.
• The water tank is not tted
onto the housing correctly.
• The sound will not stop.
• This is normal.
• Fit the water tank back onto the
hou sing correctly (you will hear a
click).
• If the sound will not stop, do not
use the steam generator and
contact an authorised technical
service centre.
Loss of
pressure
during ironing.
• Steam release button has
been activated for too long
a period of time, that is,
it has been pressed too
frequently.
• Use the steam release button
at intervals. This improves the
ironing result as the textiles will
be steamed, dried and ironed
properly.
Water spots
appear on
the garment
during ironing.
• May be caused by steam
condensed on the ironing
board.
• Wipe the textile cover of the
ironing board, and iron any water
drops to dry them.
Water spots
appear on
the garment
during
use of the
“PulseSteam”
function.
• Water spots are caused by
steam condensation in the
hose when cooling down
after use.
• Water drops stop coming out
of the soleplate after using the
“PulseSteam” function for some
time.
The hose gets
hot during
use.
• This is normal. It is caused
by the steam passing
through the hose during
steam ironing.
• Place the hose on the opposite
side so that you cannot touch the
hose during ironing.
Water
leakage from
the boiler.
• Scale collector (12*)
located at the bottom of
the appliance is loose.
Tighten up the scale collector.
The iron
does not stop
steaming after
placing it on
the pad (2).
• “PulseSteam” function has
been activated by double
click.
• Just press the trigger once again
and the iron will stop steaming at
once.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with our customer service.