Filling	the	water	tank
Set the steam regulator to the	
and unplug the iron from the mains!
Use	only	clean	water	from	the	tap	without	mixing	
anything	with	it.	The	addition	of	other	liquids,	
such	as	perfume,	will	damage	the	appliance.
any	damage	caused	by	the	use	of	the	
aforementioned	products		will	make	the	
guarantee	void.
Do	not	use	condensation	water	from	tumble	
dryers,	air	conditionings	or	similar.	This	appliance	
has	been	designed	to	use	normal	tap	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.
To	prevent	spillage	of	water	out	of	the	appliance	
in	vertical	position,	never	fill	beyond	the	"max"	
water	level	mark!	
Getting	ready
Remove	any	labels	or	protective	coverings	from	
the	soleplate.
2
Ironing	without	steam
Set	steam	control	to	the	
3
Ironing	with	steam
Only	when	the	temperature	dial	is	placed	in	the	
areas	with	the	steam	symbol.
Set	the	temperature	control	to	position	
control	to	
.
Set	the	temperature	control	to	position	
"max":	steam	control	to	
Tip	:	for	better	ironing	results,	iron	the	last	
strokes	without	steam	to	dry	the	garment.
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B O SC H
position
	position.
:	steam	
	or	
.
(Model	dependent)
The	"e"	steam	setting	(energy	saving	"e"	setting:	
24%	energy	saving*)	can	be	used	for	most	
fabrics.	The	
	steam	settings	should	only	be	
used	on	thick	fabrics	where	there	are	still	
wrinkles.
Steam	setting
Temperature		
Setting
	to	"max"
*in	comparison	to	the	maximum	steam	setting	of	
a	regular	2400	Watt	max	Bosch	iron
Note:	At	a	temperature	setting	of	"•",	the	soleplate	
is	not	hot	enough	to	produce	steam	so	the	steam	
regulator	should	be	set	to	the	
water	dripping	from	the	soleplate.
4
Spray
Do	not	use	the	spray	function	with	silk.
5
Shot	of	Steam
Set	the	temperature	control	dial	to	at	least	the	
"•••"	position.	
Interval	between	shots	of	steam	should	be	5	
seconds.
6
vertical	Steam
Do	not	iron	clothing	while	it	is	being	worn!
Never	direct	the	steam	at	persons	or	animals!
Set	the	temperature	control	dial	to	at	least	the	
"•••"	position.	
Operate	the	iron	in	a	vertical	position	at	a	
distance	of	10	cm	/	4	in,	and	press	the	
repeatedly	with	pauses	of	at	least	5	seconds.
Wait	10	seconds	after	each	4	shot	cycle.
e
Recomended	Steam		
Regulator	Setting
e	and	
e
	position	to	avoid	
	button