User manual BOSCH TDA 4622

[. . . ] 5. Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press the shot of steam button (C). It may smoke and smell – this is normal and will cease after a short while. 6. If necessary, carefully clean the soleplate down with a dry, folded cloth Cleaning and Maintenance Attention !For general cleaning, follow the information below: Problem Dirty/lightly marked iron body or soleplate Mark develops on soleplate during use Solution Clean body of iron or soleplate with a damp cloth then dry it. [. . . ] • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Remove the plug from the socket before filling the appliance with water or before pouring out the remaining water after use. • The appliance must never be placed under the tap to fill the water tank. • When placed on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. • The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains. • Unplug the appliance from the mains supply after each use, or if a fault is suspected. • The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by pulling the cable. • Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc. ) • With the aim of avoiding dangerous situations, any work or repair that the appliance may need, e. g. replacing a faulty mains cable, must only be carried out by qualified personnel from an Authorised Technical Service Centre. Heavily stained soleplate Using Your Iron 1. Setting the temperature The temperature control (J) adjusts the temperature of the soleplate (F). 1. Check the temperature instructions shown on the care label of the garment you are ironing and set the temperature control (J) to the corresponding position by lining it up with the pointer (H) on the iron: Fabric Temperature Setting • •• ••• 4. Ironing with steam The steam regulator (A) is used to adjust the amount of steam produced when ironing. 2. Adjust the temperature setting and then set the steam regulator according to the table below. Steam will automatically be produced: Temperature Setting ••• to “max” •• Steam Regulator Setting calc´n clean calc´n clean D. Water tank cover ma x. Synthetics Silk - Wool Cotton - Linen E. Temperature control Note: At a temperature setting of “•”, the soleplate is not hot enough to produce steam so the steam regulator should be set to the position to avoid water dripping from the soleplate (F). Ironing with shot of steam This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles or to press in a sharp crease or pleat. 1. Set the temperature control (J) to the “•••” or “max” position. [. . . ] 6. Coil the power cable (K) loosely around the heel of the iron, before storing. 7. Store the iron in an upright position. The pilot lamp (L) on the handle will flash when auto shut-off has been activated. The light will stop flashing. 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. [. . . ]