Troubleshooting - Bosch Sensixx B10L Operating Instructions Manual

Trouble shooting
problem
The steam generator
does not come on.
The iron does not
heat up.
The iron begins
to smoke when
switched on.
Water lows through
the holes on the sole
plate.
Dirt comes out
through the sole
plate.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The ironed garment
turns dark and/
or sticks to the
soleplate.
The soleplate turns
brown.
Loss of pressure
during ironing.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.
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possible causes
• There is a connection problem.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• The temperature control knob is
set to the "min" position.
• During irst use: Certain
components on the appliance
have been lightly greased at the
factory and may produce a little
smoke when initially heated.
• During later use: the soleplate
may be soiled.
• The steam function is being
used before it has reached
temperature.
• The water is condensing inside
the pipes because steam is being
used for the irst time or has not
been used for a long time.
• There is a build-up of scale or
minerals in the boiler.
• Chemical products or additives
have been used.
• The boiler is not switched on or
is empty.
• The steam regulator is set to the
minimum position.
• The selected temperature is
too high and has damaged the
garment.
• This is a regular consequence of
usage.
Steam release button activated
during a long period of time.
Solution
• Check the mains cable, the plug
and the socket.
• Switch the main power button (9)
to the on position.("I")
• Switch the main power button (9)
to the on position.("I")
• Set the temperature control knob
(11) to the desired position.
• This is completely normal and
will stop after a short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to
the cleaning instructions in this
manual.
• Reduce the steam low when
ironing at low temperatures
(Variable steam control (8*)).
• Point the iron away from the
ironing area and press the steam
release button (12) until steam is
produced.
• Clean the boiler
Use tap water mixed 50% with
distilled or demineralised water.
If the tap water in your district
is very hard, mix tap water with
distilled water 1:2.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp
cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler
• Switch the main power button (9)
to the on position.("I") and/or ill
the boiler
• Increase the steam low by
turning the steam control (8*).
• Select a suitable temperature for
the material and clean the sole
plate with a damp cloth.
• Clean the soleplate regularly with
a damp cloth.
Use the steam release button (12)
with intervals. This improves the
ironing result as the textiles will be
dried and stay smooth better.