BOSCH Sensixx DS37 Steam Generator Instruction Manual

BOSCH Sensixx DS37 Steam Generator

Thank you for buying the Sensixx DS37 steam station, the new steamironing system from Bosch. Please visit www.bosch-home.co.uk for more product information or to register your product, just follow the link to the Online guarantee registration.

Introduction
These instructions for use contain valuable information about the unique features of this system and some hints to make ironing easier for you. We hope that you enjoy ironing with this steam station. You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.

Product Information

The Sensixx DS37 steam station is a steam ironing system from Bosch. It is designed to make ironing easier and more efficient. The steam station features several functions, including i-Temp, antiShine, and Hygiene. It also has adjustable temperature and steam settings, a vertical steam function, an energy-saving eco button, and an auto shut-off feature. The appliance comes with a fabric protection soleplate cover and a Calc’n’Clean Advanced system for easy cleaning and maintenance. The steam station is designed for household use up to 2000m above sea level.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure the iron is placed on a stable surface before use.
2. Before filling the appliance with water or emptying the remaining water, unplug it from the socket.
3. Do not use the iron if it has been dropped, damaged, or is leaking water. Have it checked by an authorized Technical Service Centre before using it again.
4. Any repair or work on the appliance should be carried out by qualified personnel from an Authorised Technical Service Centre.
5. The appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above, as well as people with reduced physical capabilities, sensory or mental disabilities, or lack of experience, provided they have been given proper supervision and instruction on safe usage.
6. Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children under 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
7. The steam station is suitable for household use only and is not intended for commercial purposes.
8. During use, the surface of the iron may become hot. Handle with caution.

Important: Follow local waste disposal guidelines for disposing of packaging materials and obsolete appliances. The appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU for proper disposal and recycling.

General safety instructions

• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.
• Remove the plug from the socket before filling the appliance with water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a stable surface.
• When placed on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed 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.
• 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.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
• This appliance is designed only for household use up to 2000m above sea level.

CAUTION. Hot surface. Surface is liable to get hot during use.

• Carefully read through the operating instructions for the appliance and safeguard them for future reference.
• This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use and must not be used for industrial purposes.
• This appliance must be used only for the purposes for which it was designed, i.e. as an iron. Any other use will be considered improper and consequently dangerous. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any damage arising from misuse or improper use.
• This appliance complies with international safety standards.
• This appliance is to be connected and used in accordance with the information stated on its characteristics plate.
• This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket. If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cable, make sure that it is suitable for 16A and has a socket with an earth connection.
• If the safety fuse fitted in the appliance blows, the appliance will be rendered inoperative. To restore normal operation the appliance will have to be taken to an authorised Technical Service Centre.
• In order to avoid that, under unfavourable mains conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or lighting fluctuations can happen, it is recommended that the iron is connected to a power supply system with a maximum impedance of 0.14Ω. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the interface point.
• The appliance must never be placed directly under the tap to fill the water tank.
• 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.
• Never immerse the iron in water or any other fluid.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.)

Important:

• This appliance reaches high temperatures and produces steam during use, this could cause scalds or burns if not used properly.
• The steam hose, base station, metal plate at the bottom of the removable iron pad (2) and in particular the iron can get hot when used. This is normal.
• Never aim the steam at people or animals.
• Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.
• Be aware that the system can keep on steaming for a short additional time after releasing the steam trigger. This is a normal function.

Advice on disposal
Our goods come in optimised packaging. This basically consists in using non- contaminating materials which should be handed over to the local waste disposal service as secondary raw materials. Your local town council can give you information about how to dispose of obsolete appliances.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Description

1. Water tank
2. Removable iron pad
3. Energy saving “eco” button (green)
4. “Steam ready” / “Auto shut-off” indicator light*
5. Setting selector
6. “Refill water tank” / “Clean warning*” indicator light
7. Illuminated main power button (0/I)(red)
8. Housing with internal steam generator
9. Mains cable with storage facility
10. Steam hose
11. Iron fixation system “SecureLock”
12. “Calc’n’Clean Advanced” scale collector *
13. Steam release button
14. Steam shot button “PulseSteam”*
15. Iron pilot light
16. Soleplate
17. Fabric-protection soleplate cover*
    * Model dependent

Preparations

1. Release the iron from its lock system (11) by pulling the lever located at the heel of the iron backwards.
2. Remove any label or protective covering from the soleplate.
3. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid, stable surface. You may remove the iron pad from the appliance and place the iron on it on another solid, stable, horizontal surface.
4. Fill the water tank, making sure not to pass the “max” level mark.
5. Unwind the mains cable (9) fully and plug it into an earthed socket.
6. Set the main power button (7) to the on position (illuminated in red).
7. The “Steam ready” indicator light (4) will light up after several minutes, indicating that the appliance is ready to use. The steam generator will take more time to reach “Steam ready” state only upon the initial heating up, or after performing the de-scaling operation (Calc’n’Clean). When water is already present in the steam generator during regular use, heat up time to reach the operating temperature will be faster.
8. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor. The “refill water tank” indicator (6) will light when the water tank is empty.

Important:

• Normal tap water can be used. 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. You can inquire about the water hardness with your local water supplier.
• The water tank can be filled at any time while using the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the water tank and the boiler, do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or any other type of chemical product into the water tank. Any damage caused by the use of the aforementioned products, will make the guarantee void.
• The iron is not designed to rest on its heal. Please always position it horizontally on the iron pad (2).
• The iron pad can be placed into the specially designed recess on the appliance or somewhere suitable alongside the ironing area. Never rest the iron on the appliance without the iron pad!
• During its first use the iron may produce certain vapours and odours, along with white particles on the soleplate, this is normal and it will stop after a few minutes.
• While the steam release button is pressed, the water tank may produce a pumping sound, this is normal, indicating that water is being pumped to the steam tank.

“i-Temp” function
This steam station has a unique “i-Temp” function. If this function is selected, an appropriate combination of temperature and steam is set, which is suitable for all fabrics that can be ironed. The “i-Temp” function prevents clothes from being damaged due to an unsuitable temperature being selected. The “i-Temp” function does not apply to fabrics that cannot be ironed. Please check the garment care label for details or try ironing on a part of the cloth not visible normally.

“antiShine” function

• (Model dependent)
  This steam station has a unique “antiShine” function. If this function is selected and the steam release button (3-14*) is regularly pressed, the risk of shiny marks on the garment due to the ironing is reduced.

“Hygiene” function

• (Model dependent)
  This steam station is equipped with a unique “Hygiene” function. The innovative hygienic steam technology removes 99.9% of microbes. Suitable for all kinds of fabrics and extremely efficient in both thick and delicate garments. The unique combination of temperature and interval steam provides a sanitizing effect requiring no chemical additives. Please proceed as follows:

1. Choose the “Hygiene” function by turning the selector (5).
2. Place the iron on the garment or fabric you want to disinfect.
3. Press continuously the steam release button (13) on the bottom of the handle to release powerful shots of hygienic steam. Slowly iron the whole garment to enhance the final result.

Notes:

• To ensure the high efficiency of the “Hygiene” function, the system has to be reset after 20 minutes. Indicator light (4) blinks five times and the steam generator switches automatically to the “i-Temp” function.
• If desired to continue in the “Hygiene” function, please turn the selector (5) to any other setting. After that, you can choose again the “Hygiene” function by turning the selector.
• Energy saving setting cannot be activated while the “Hygiene” function is selected.

Setting the temperature and steam amount

1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to determine the correct ironing temperature.
2. Choose one of the following settings:
3. The indicator light (15) will remain lit while the iron is heating and go out as soon as the iron has reached the selected temperature.
4. The “steam ready” indicator light (4) will light up after several minutes, indicating that steam is ready to be released.
5. Press the steam release button (13 or 14*) to release steam.

Tips:

• Sort your garments out based on their cleaning symbol labels, always starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest temperatures.
• If you are not sure what the garment is made of then begin ironing at a low temperature and decide on the correct temperature by ironing a small section not usually seen when worn
• At the beginning of each use, it is possible that drops of water will be dispensed alongside steam. Therefore, it is advisable to try the iron on the ironing board or a piece of cloth to start with.
• For better ironing results, iron the last strokes without steam to dry the garment.

“PulseSteam” function

• (Model dependent)
  This appliance has a special function for tackling difficult creases. The “PulseSteam” function helps soften stubborn garments like jeans or linen faster. When the steam release button is activated, the steam generator will release three powerful shots of steam so that the steam reaches even deeper into the fabrics.

1. Set the temperature selector on “●●●”
2. Briefly press the steam shot button (14*) on the top of the handle. or (model dependent) Press the steam release button (13) on the bottom of the handle two times in quick succession (double-click).

Remarks:

• It is possible to stop the shots of steam by quickly pressing the steam button again.
• Some water drops may appear when you use the “PulseSteam” function for the first time. The water drops will disappear after you have used the function for some time.

“IntelligentSteam” function

• (Model dependent)
  This system has intelligent steam control, which, after releasing the steam release button (13 or 14*), provides a small amount of additional steam. The additional steam can always be stopped by briefly pressing the steam release button once again.

Ironing without steam

1. Select an appropriate temperature for the type of material being ironed
2. Begin ironing but without pressing the steam release button (13 or 14*).

Vertical steam
This can be used to remove creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
Warning!: Never direct the steam jet at garments that are being worn. Never aim the steam at people or animals.

1. Set the temperature to the “●●●” setting.
2. Hold the iron in an upright position 10 cm / 4 in away from the garment being steamed.
3. You can steam iron curtains and hanging garments (jackets, suits, coats…) by placing the iron in a vertical position and pressing the steam release button (13 or 14*).

Energy saving “eco” button
If the “Energy saving” button (3) is switched on, you can save up to 25% of the energy and 40% of the water consumption (), and still achieve good results when ironing most of your garments. It is advisable to use the normal energy setting only for thick and very wrinkled fabrics. () In comparison to the maximum setting.
Note: If you work with the “Energy saving” function, the variable steam regulation and temperature regulation can still be used as recommended.

Auto shut-off

• (Model dependent)
  If during ironing, the steam release button (13 or 14*) on the iron handle is not pressed for a certain length of time (8 minutes), the steam station will automatically switch off. The “auto shut-off” indicator light (4) will flash when auto shut-off has been activated. To switch the steam station back on, press the steam release button again.

Fabric protection soleplate cover

• (Model dependent)
  The fabric-protection soleplate cover (17*) is used for steam-ironing delicate garments at maximum temperature without damaging them. Use of the soleplate cover also does away with the need for a cloth to prevent shine on dark materials. It is advisable to first iron a small section on the inside of the garment to see if it is suitable. To attach the soleplate cover to the iron, place the tip of the iron into the end of the soleplate cover and pull the elastic strap over the lower rear of the iron until it fits tightly. To release the soleplate cover, pull the elastic strap and remove the iron. The fabric-protection soleplate cover may be purchased from our customer service or from our website.

Calc’n’Clean Advanced

Cleaning the Boiler
To extend the life of your steam generator and to avoid any build up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler after several hours of use (approximately after 50 hours). If the water is hard, increase the frequency. Do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it.

1. Check carefully that the appliance is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours, and that the water tank (1) is empty.

2. Fix the iron to the stand by inserting the tip of the iron into the front slot and moving the fixation lever (11) against the heel of the iron.

3. Place your appliance on the edge of your kitchen sink.

4. Unscrew the scale collector (12*) and  take it out.
   Model dependent:
   To wash the scale collector, place it under the water tap and wash it up until calc residues are removed. Squeeze it as indicated in the picture a). To obtain the best result, you may immerse the scale collector for approximately 30 minutes in tap water (250 ml) mixed with a measure (25 ml) of descaling fluid, as indicated in the picture b). Then, rinse it again with water (very important!). The descaling fluid can be obtained from our Aftersales Service or Specialist outlets:

5. Holding your steam generator in upside down position, and using a jug, fill the boiler (in the base unit) with 1/4 litre of water.

6. Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over a sink or bucket. To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice. Important: before re-closing, make sure no water remains in the boiler.

7. Replace and tighten up the scale collector.

Automatic clean warning

• (Model dependent)
  Indicator light (6) will flash indicating that boiler must be rinsed. To reset the “Calc’n’Clean” counter, switch the steam station off twice, keeping it off for at least 30 seconds each time. (on → 30s off → on → 30s off → on).

Cleaning & Maintenance

Attention! Risk of burns!
Always unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it.

1. After ironing, pull out the plug and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
2. Wipe the housing, handle and iron body with a damp cotton cloth.
3. If the soleplate is soiled with dirt or scale, clean it with a damp cotton cloth.
4. If the cloth is synthetic, it may melt due to the high temperature on the soleplate (16). Switch off the steam and rub off any residue immediately with a thickly folded, damp cotton cloth.
5. Never use abrasive products or solvents. To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, or chemicals to clean the soleplate.

Storing the appliance

1. Set the main power button to the “0” position (the red light will go off) and disconnect the mains cable.
2. Always allow the appliance to cool down before storing it.
3. Place the iron on the iron pad (2), standing on the soleplate, and fix it by inserting the tip of the iron into the front slot and moving the lock lever (11) against the heel of the iron.
4. Empty the water tank, store the mains cable on the cord storage facility and the steam hose in the storage fixing. Do not wrap the cords too tight.
5. Hold the iron´s handle when moving the appliance.

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. Check the recommended ironing temperature on the label on the garment.
• Try to Iron the fabrics while they are still damp and reduce the steam setting. Steam will be generated from the fabrics rather than the iron. If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing them, set the tumble drier on the ‘iron dry’ programme.

Guarantee conditions

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. The details of these conditions can be obtained from the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased. The purchase receipt must be presented when making any claims against the terms of this guarantee.

Trouble shooting

If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with our customer service.

Customer Service Great Britain
Bosch Customer Service
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road Milton Keynes MK12 5PT
UK +44 (0)344 892 8979 IRL +353 (0)1450 2655
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References

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