Steam Settings; Other Indications; Preparations Before Ironing - Bosch sensixx B45L Operating Instructions And Maintenance

4. Steam settings:
Steam level selection tactile icon
to change the amount of steam coming out
of the soleplate.
Automatic selection of the steam low.
Low steam low
Medium steam low
High steam low
To change the amount of steam manually, touch the
icon on the display (8) repeatedly. The steam
generator runs through the following cycle:
The selected icon lashes until the pressure
corresponding to each steam level is reached. Steam
is now ready to be released by pressing the steam
release buttons (13 or 14*).
5. Other indications:
Indicates (lashing) that the auto shut-off
system has been activated.
Indicates (lashing) that the water tank
(1) is empty and must be illed.
Indicates (lashing) that the boiler and
the ilter (12) must be rinsed.
6. Beep activation/deactivation
You can activate or deactivate a beep which may be
heard when touching the icons on the display (8).
To do this, simply touch the
same time for 3 seconds. After this time, a long beep
will be emitted indicating that the beep has been
activated or deactivated.
Preparations before ironing
For the details of the following actions, please see
the related chapters of this user manual.
1. Release the iron from its ixation system (10) by
pulling the lever located at the heel of the iron
backwards.
2. Remove any label or protective covering from the
soleplate (16).
3. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid, stable
surface. You may remove the iron pad (2) from the
appliance and place the iron on it on another solid,
stable, horizontal surface.
4. Fill the removable water tank (1).
5. Unwind the mains cable (5) fully, and plug it into an
earthed socket.
6. Set the main power button (9) to the on position
(illuminated in red).
7. The temperature and steam level automatic
selection function will be selected by default.
This allows you to start ironing without selecting
the steam or temperature levels.
If needed, select your preferred setting manually
by touching the tactile icons on the display (8).
The selected temperature and steam icons will stop
lashing after a time, indicating that the appliance
is ready to use.
Remark:
The steam generator will take more time to generate
steam only on initial heating up, or after performing
the de-scaling operation (Calc´n´Clean).
When water is already present in the steam generator
during regular use, heat up time to reach the operating
temperature will be faster.
8. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor
which shows when the water tank (1) must be
illed.
The icon will lash when the water tank is empty.
Important:
• Normal tap water can be used.
To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap
water with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water in
your district is very hard, mix tap water with distilled
water 1:2.
icons at the
You can inquire about the water hardness with
your local water supplier.
• The water tank (1) can be illed at any time while
using the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the
water tank and the boiler, do not put perfume,
vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or any
other type of chemical product into the water tank.
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