Siemens SensorSteam TS12 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 15

Trouble shooting guide for minor issues
Problem
The iron does not heat up.
"activeControl Plus"
indicator lamp (3) lashes.
Iron dificult to slide on the
clothing.
The clothes tend to stick.
Water drips out of the
soleplate together with
steam.
Steam does not come out.
Spray does not work.
Smoke comes out when
connecting the iron for the
irst time.
Deposits come out through
the holes in the soleplate
If none of the above solves the problem, get in touch with an authorised technical service.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Siemens.
Probable cause
1. Temperature control (15) set to
minimum.
2. No mains supply.
3. The "sensorSteam" system has been
activated. The iron is set to stand-by.
The "sensorSteam" system has been
activated. The iron is set to stand-by.
Clothing is too wet.
The temperature is too high.
1. Temperature control (15) setting is
too low.
2. Steam control is set too high in
conjunction with a low temperature.
3. You have pressed the shot of steam
button (6) repeatedly without waiting
for 5 seconds between each press.
4. Pure distilled water has been used
(see "Filling the water tank" section)
or other products such as fragrant
water have been added to the tank.
1. Steam control is set to "
2. No water in the tank (11).
3. The temperature is too low. Anti-drip
system is activated.
1. No water in the tank (11).
2. Obstructed mechanism.
This may be caused by the lubrication
of some of the internal parts.
Traces of lime scale are coming out of
the steam chamber.
1. Turn to a higher position.
2. Check with another appliance or plug the
iron into a different socket.
3. Grip the handle (1) of the iron to re-start
it.
Grip the handle (1) of the iron to re-start it.
Reduce the steam amount by selecting
"eco" or " " settings.
Turn the temperature control (15) down and
wait until the iron has cooled down.
1. Turn the temperature control (15) to a
higher setting (between "••" and "max")
and wait until the green steam setting
indicator lamp stops lashing.
2. Set the steam control to a lower setting.
3. Wait 5 seconds between each press of
the jet of steam button.
4. Mix distilled water with tap water as
directed in the "Filling the water tank"
section and never add any other products
to the water tank (unless recommended
by Siemens).
1. Set the steam control to "eco" or "max"
" position.
position.
2. Fill the tank (11).
3. Set to a higher temperature if compatible
with the fabric.
1. Fill the water tank (11).
2. Contact the Technical Service.
This is normal and will stop after a few
minutes.
Carry out a cleaning cycle (see "calc'n
clean" section).
Solution