Bosch TDS1216 - Manual (Page 12)

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After the initial 1 minute period:
• “eco” setting is automatically selected.
• The green lamp (5) stops lashing.
• The “ActiveControl Advanced” indicator lamp (3)
(clear light) goes on and starts lashing.
From this moment on, when the handle (1) of the
iron is gripped or if the steam activation button (2)
is pressed at steam setting:
• The “ActiveControl Advanced” indicator lamp (3)
stops lashing.
• The pump starts working and steam is generated
automatically.
If the handle (1) is released:
• Steam generation will stop.
• The “ActiveControl Advanced” indicator lamp (3) will
lash
• The iron shuts off automatically. If the handle is
gripped again, the iron turns on.
If the iron remains plugged in and is not used for
several minutes:
• After the handle (1) is touched or the steam activation
button (2) is pushed again, the green light starts
lashing.
• Steam generation will not be possible for several
seconds, until the appropriate working temperature
has been reached.
Ironing with steam (4)
The steam control is used to adjust the amount
of steam produced when ironing (see “setting the
steam amount” section).
Steam can be generated in two ways :
1. Continuous steam generation :
• Set the steam control to “eco” or “max” position.
• Grip the handle (1).
2. Steam on demand :
• Set the steam control to the “
” position, to cancel
continuous steam generation while gripping the handle
(1). On this setting, steam can only be produced
when manually pressing the steam activation button
(2) under the handle.
• Press the steam activation button (2).
Important :
• Steam is only available if the temperature control (15)
is set at the steam symbols - between “••” and
“max”.
• Adjust the temperature setting and then set the
steam control according to the table below. Steam
will automatically be produced:
Temperature control (15) setting Steam setting
••
eco
••• to “max” max
Note: Once a steam ironing setting has been chosen
using the temperature control (15), steam generation
may be delayed for several seconds until the appropriate
working temperature has been reached.
Ironing without steam (5)
This enables the iron to be used for dry ironing.
• Grip the handle (1) and set the steam control to the
setting.
• The temperature control (15) adjusts the temperature
of the soleplate (13). Set it to the corresponding
position by lining it up with the temperature index (14)
on the iron.
Select an appropriate temperature for the type of
material being ironed (see “setting the temperature”
section).
• While ironing, do not press the steam activation
button (2).
Spray (6)
This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles.
• Do not use the spray function with silk as staining
may occur.
• When ironing, press the spray button (7) and water will
spray out of the spray nozzle (10) onto the garment.
Shot of steam (7)
This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles or to
press in a sharp crease or pleat. It cannot be used
on a synthetic setting for delicate items.
• Set the temperature control (15) to the “•••” or “max”
position.
• Set the steam control to the “max” position.
• Press the shot of steam button (6) on the handle
repeatedly at intervals of 5 seconds.
Vertical steaming (8)
This can be used to remove creases from hanging
clothes, curtains etc. It cannot be used on a
synthetic setting for delicate items.
Warning!
Do not iron clothing while it is being worn!
Never spray or aim the steam at persons or
animals!
• Set the temperature control (15) to the “•••” or “max”
position and the steam control to the position.
• Hold the iron in an upright position about 15 cm away
from the garment being steamed.
• Press the steam activation button (2). The shot of
steam button (6) on the handle may be additionally
pressed at intervals of 5 seconds. However, after
4 shots of steam, wait for 10 seconds to allow for
continued steam production.