Trouble Shooting - Bosch SENSIXX DS38 Operating Instructions Manual

Trouble shooting

Problem
The "Calc" indicator
light (4) flashes.
The ironing
programme indicator
light (7) flashes
continuously.
The steam generator
does not come on.
The iron does not heat
up.
The iron begins to
smoke when switched
on.
Water flows through
the holes on the
soleplate.
Dirt comes out through
the soleplate.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The ironed garment
turns dark and/or
sticks to the soleplate.
* Model dependent
Possible causes
1. Boiler and iron must be
rinsed.
1. The water tank (1) is empty.
1. There is a connection
problem.
2. The power button is not
switched on.
1. The power button is not
switched on.
2. The temperature is set to a
low position.
1. During first 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. The water is condensing inside
the pipes because steam is
being used for the first time or
has not been used for a long
time.
1. There is a build up of scale or
minerals in the boiler and iron.
2. Chemical products or
additives have been used.
1. The boiler is not switched on
or the water tank is empty.
2. The water tank is not fitted
onto the housing correctly.
1. The selected temperature is
too high and has damaged the
garment.
Solution
1. Rinse the boiler and the iron
according to the cleaning instructions
in this manual.
1. Fill the water tank.
1. Check the mains cable (13), the plug
and the socket.
2. Set the power button (10) to the "I"
position.
1. Set the power button (10) to the "I"
position.
2. Set the temperature to the desired
position.
1. This is completely normal and will
stop after a short while.
2. Clean the soleplate according to the
cleaning instructions in this manual.
1. Point the iron away from the ironing
area and press the steam release
button until steam is produced.
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.
1. Set the power button (10) to the "I"
position, and/or fill the water tank.
2. Fit the water tank back onto the
hou sing correctly.
1. Select a suitable temperature for the
material being ironed and clean the
soleplate with a damp cloth.
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