User manual BOSCH KIV 38A51

[. . . ] Rub the iron a few times over with a dry cotton cloth folded several times. Then dampen a cloth with water and wipe the soleplate clean and dry thoroughly. DO NOT use a "professional steam cleaner" for cleaning the appliance. GUARANTEE TERMS The terms of the guarantee for this appliance are in accordance with that stated by our representative for the country in which it is sold. Details of those conditions can be obtained from the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased. [. . . ] · Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · When placed in a support, make sure that the surface on which the support stands is stable. · The iron should not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking water. It must be checked by an authorized Technical Service Centre before it can be used again. · Remove the plug form 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. · Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc. ) · The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by pulling the cable. · Unplug the appliance form the mains supply after each use, or if a fault is suspected. · 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. · 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. Hold the iron in an upright position about 15 cm away from the garemtne being steamed. Press the shot of steam button (L) on the handle at intervals of 5 seconds, however, after 4 jets of steam, wait for 10seconds to allow for continued steam production. Steam Regulator Setting 2 1 ··· to "max" ·· Silk - Wool Cotton - Linen Set the steam regulator to the "0"position and unplug the iron from the mains!The addition of other liquids, such as perfume, will damage the appliance. Do not use condensation water from tumble dryers, air conditionings or similar. 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. Never fill beyond the "max. " water level mark. 2. If you are unsure what type of material the garment is made from, start ironing on the lowest temperature setting and increase accordingly. If the garment is made from mixed fabrics, set the temperature for the most delicate material. Sort your garments based on their care labels, always starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest temperature. The pilot lamp (I) will stay lit while the iron is heating up and go out once the selected temperature has been reached. [. . . ] Hold the iron with the point facing down and shake it gently until all the water has come out. Coil the power cable (J) loosely around the heel of the iron, before storing. Filling the water tank Additional Features (Model Dependent) Anti-drip system ("drip stop") Some irons in this range are equipped with an anti-drip system. This will automatically stop the iron producing steam when the selected temperature setting is too low. [. . . ]