Troubleshooting - Bosch Sensixx B35L Operating Instructions Manual

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Trouble shooting
problem
pilot light (6) flashes
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.
The soleplate turns
brown.
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B O SC H
possible causes
Boiler must be rinsed.
• There is a connection problem.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• The temperature is set to a low
position.
• During first use: certain
components on the appliance
have been lightly greased at the
factory and may produce a little
smoke when initially heated.
• During subsequent use: the
soleplate may be soiled.
• The steam function is being
used before it has reached the
correct temperature.
• 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.
• The steam generator contains
too much scale.
• There is a build up of scale or
minerals in the steam tank.
• Chemical products or additives
have been used.
• The boiler is not switched on or
the water tank is empty.
• The water tank is not fitted onto
the housing correctly.
• The steam regulation is set to
the minimum position.
The selected temperature is
too high and has damaged the
garment.
This is a regular consequence of
continued use over a long period
of time.
Solution
rinse the boiler according to the cleaning
instructions in this manual.
• Check the mains cable (10), the plug and
the socket.
• Set the main power button (8) to the "i"
position (illuminated in red*).
• Set the main power button (8) to the "i"
position (illuminated in red*).
• Set the temperature 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 flow when ironing at
low temperatures.
• point the iron away from the ironing area
and press the steam release button until
steam is produced.
• Clean the boiler as described in section
"Calc'n'Clean".
• 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 district is very hard, mix tap water
with distilled water 1:2.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
• never add products to the water.
• Set the main power button (8) to the "i"
position (illuminated in red*), and/or fill
the water tank.
• Fit the water tank back onto the hou sing
correctly (you will hear a click).
• increase the steam flow.
Select a suitable temperature for the
material being ironed and clean the
soleplate with a damp cloth.
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
* Model dependent