User manual BOSCH TDA8393GB

[. . . ] When the iron is cold, slide the steam regulator (A) between the "0" and "2" positions in quick succession about 3 or 4 times to help loosen any lime scale and clean the valve inside. Before starting ironing, hold the iron horizontally over a sink and press the jet of steam button (L) 3 or 4 times. This will help force out any lime scale and dirt deposits through the holes in the soleplate (E). For general cleaning, follow the information below: Problem Dirty/lightly marked iron body or soleplate Mark develops on soleplate during use Heavily stained soleplate Solution Clean body of iron or soleplate with a damp cloth then dry it. [. . . ] · Unplug the iron from the mains supply when you have to leave the iron unattended. Environmental Care This iron has been redesigned according to ecological criteria, related to the sustainable development, analyzing its whole lifecycle - from material selection to its later reusing or recycling - evaluating the improvement possibilities, from a technical, economical and environmental point of view. Before throwing a used appliance away, you should make it noticeably inoperable e. g. cut off the mains lead and be certain to dispose of it in accordance with current laws and regulations. Your retailer, town council or local council can give you detailed information about these. This appliance is labelled in accordan-ce with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Tips to help you save energy Steam production consumes the most energy. To help minimise the energy used, follow the advice below: · Start by ironing the fabrics that require the lowest ironing temperature. · Regulate the steam according to the selected ironing temperature. · Try to Iron the fabrics while they are still damp and reduce the steam setting. If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing them, set the tumble drier on the `iron dry' programme. · If the fabrics are damp enough, turn off the steam regulator completely. Resting it horizontally with the steam regulator on generates wasted steam. DO NOT de-scale or clean the water tank with cleaning products or solvents, as these could cause the iron to drip when using the steam function. Using Your Iron 1. Setting the temperature The temperature control (H) adjusts the temperature of the soleplate (E). Check the temperature instructions shown on the care label of the garment you are ironing and set the temperature control (H) to the corresponding position by lining it up with the pointer (G) on the iron: Fabric Synthetics 4. Ironing with steam The steam regulator (A) is used to adjust the amount of steam produced when ironing. Adjust the temperature setting and then set the steam regulator according to the table below. Steam will automatically be produced: Temperature Setting Temperature Setting · ·· ··· Note: At a temperature setting of "·", the water is not hot enough to produce steam so the steam regulator should be set to the "0" position to avoid water dripping from the soleplate (E). Ironing with shot of steam This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles or to press in a sharp crease. Set the temperature control (H) to the "···" or "max" position. Press the jet of steam (L) button on the handle repeatedly at intervals of 5 seconds. Vertical steaming with shot of steam This can be used to remove creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. [. . . ] For improved de-scaling, heat up the iron again fully and press the shot of steam button several times in quick succession. Then wait until the remaining water has evaporated from the soleplate of the iron. Spotlight ("spotlight") Some irons in this range are equipped with a spotlight. This is useful for dim lighting conditions and makes it easier to see the creases in garments. [. . . ]