Bosch Sensixx DS38 - Troubleshooting Common Issues

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B O S C H
* Model dependent
Trouble shooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
The “Calc” indicator
light (4) ashes.
1. Boiler and iron must be
rinsed.
1. Rinse the boiler and the iron
according to the cleaning instructions
in this manual.
The ironing
programme indicator
light (7) ashes
continuously.
1. The water tank (1) is empty. 1. Fill the water tank.
The steam generator
does not come on.
1. There is a connection
problem.
2. The power button is not
switched on.
1. Check the mains cable (13), the plug
and the socket.
2. Set the power button (10) to the “I”
position.
The iron does not heat
up.
1. The power button is not
switched on.
2. The temperature is set to a
low position.
1. Set the power button (10) to the “I”
position.
2. Set the temperature to the desired
position.
The iron begins to
smoke when switched
on.
1. During rst use: certain
components on the appliance
have been lightly greased at
the factory and may produce a
little smoke when initially
heated.
2. During subsequent use: the
soleplate may be soiled.
1. This is completely normal and will
stop after a short while.
2. Clean the soleplate according to the
cleaning instructions in this manual.
Water ows through
the holes on the
soleplate.
1. The water is condensing inside
the pipes because steam is
being used for the rst time or
has not been used for a long
time.
1. Point the iron away from the ironing
area and press the steam release
button until steam is produced.
Dirt comes out through
the soleplate.
1. There is a build up of scale or
minerals in the boiler and iron.
2. Chemical products or
additives have been used.
1. Carry out a cleaning cycle (see
“Calc’nClean Perfect“ section).
2. Never add products to the water.
Use tap water mixed 50% with
distilled or demineralised water. To
prolong the optimum steam function,
mix tap water with distilled water 1:1.
If the tap water in your area is very
hard, mix tap water with distilled
water 1:2.
Clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
1. The boiler is not switched on
or the water tank is empty.
2. The water tank is not tted
onto the housing correctly.
1. Set the power button (10) to the “I”
position, and/or ll the water tank.
2. Fit the water tank back onto the
hou sing correctly.
The ironed garment
turns dark and/or
sticks to the soleplate.
1. The selected temperature is
too high and has damaged the
garment.
1. Select a suitable temperature for the
material being ironed and clean the
soleplate with a damp cloth.