[. . . ] Details of those conditions can be obtained from the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased. The SALES RECEIPT must be presented when making any claims against the terms of this guarantee. Environmental Care This iron has been designed according to ecological criteria, related to the sustainable development, analysing its whole lifecycle from material selection to its later reuse 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. [. . . ] · Theelectricalplugmustnotberemovedfromthesocketbypulling the cable. · Donotleavetheapplianceexposedtoweatherconditions(rain, sun, frost, etc. ) · Withtheaimofavoidingdangeroussituations, anyworkorrepair that the appliance may need, e. g. replacing a faulty mains cable, mustonlybecarriedoutbyqualifiedpersonnelfromanAuthorised Technical Service Centre. Before using the iron for the first time Please carry out the following steps: 1. Plug the appliance into the mains and set the temperature control (H) to the "max" position, by lining it up with the pointer (F) on the iron. It may smoke and smell ­ this is normal and will cease after a short while. When using the steam function for the first time, do so away from the garment, as there could still be some dirt in the steam dispenser. 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 Heavily stained soleplate Solution Clean the body of iron or soleplate with a damp cloth then dry it. 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 de-scale or clean the water tank with cleaning products or solvents, (unless recommended by Bosch) as these could cause the iron to drip when using the steam function. DO NOT use sharp objects or abrasive products to clean the soleplate or any other part of the appliance. To keep the soleplate in good condition, do not allow it to come into contact with metal objects. Using Your Iron 3. Setting the temperature The temperature control (H) adjusts the temperature of the soleplate (I). M. The green pilot lamp (L) on the handle will stay lit while the pump button (G) is pressed. If you press it when the water tank is empty, you will hear a distinctive sound of the pump operating dry. Note:Atatemperaturesettingof"·", thesoleplateisnothotenough to produce steam so the steam regulator should be set to the "­" position to avoid water dripping from the soleplate (I). to n 1. 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 (F) on the iron: Fabric Synthetics Silk - Wool Cotton - Linen Temperature Setting · ·· ··· calc'n clean Silk-Wo o lC Sy nth min ic B. Ironing with shot of steam 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. 1. Setthetemperaturecontrol(H)tothe"···"or"max"position. Press the shot of steam (E) button on the handle repeatedly at intervals of 5 seconds. 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. D. [. . . ] The length of time will depend on the position the iron has been left in: Horizontally(flat)oronitsside: Vertically (upright): 30seconds 8 minutes 9. Hold the iron with the point facing down and shake it gently until all the water has come out. Coil the power cable (K) loosely around the heel of the iron, before storing. "Calc'n clean" with descaling liquid. For deep descaling, use the descaling fluid supplied. [. . . ]