Bosch TDS-2568, Operating Instructions Manual

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Trouble shooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
The steam generator
does not come on.
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There is a connection problem.
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The main power button is not switched on.
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Check the mains cable, the plug and the
socket.
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Set the main power button (6) to the “I”
position.
The iron does not
heat up.
•
The main power button is not switched on.
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The temperature control knob is set to the
“min” position.
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Set the main power button (6) to the “I”
position.
•
Set the temperature control knob (13) to the
desired position.
Do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as
they could damage it.
1. Check that the appliance is cold and unplugged for
more than 2 hours, and that the removable water tank
(1) is empty.
2. Place your appliance on the edge of your kitchen
sink.
3. Remove the plastic cover located on the bottom of the
appliance by turning it to the position.
4. Unscrew the boiler drainage plug located on the
bottom of the appliance using a coin.
5. Holding your steam generator in upside down position,
and using a jug, fi ll 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 boiler drainage plug with a
coin.
8. Insert and close the plastic cover by turning it to the
position.
Automatic clean warning
(depending on model)
Pilot light (8) will fl ash indicating that boiler must be
rinsed. To do this, follow the procedure described in the
section above.
To reset “Calc‘n clean” pilot light and counter, switch the
station off twice, keeping it off during at least 30 seconds
each time
Y
Rinsing the iron steam chamber (G)
This procedure helps to remove scale particles out of the
steam chamber.
Carry it out approximately every 2 weeks, if the water in
your area is very hard.
a) Ensure that the iron is cooled down.
b) Set the temperature selector (13) of the iron to the
“min” position.
c) Fill the tank with tap water.
d) Plug in the mains cable and set the main power switch
(6) to the “I” position.
e) Wait until the “steam ready” indicator lamp (7) lights
up.
f) If the steam station has steam regulator (3), set it to
the maximum position (“10”).
g) Hold the iron over the sink or a container to collect the
water.
h) Press the steam release button (15) and gently shake
the iron. Boiling water and steam will come out,
carrying scale and or deposits that might be there.
This could take approximately 5 minutes.
i) Set the temperature selector (13) of the iron to the
“max” position, without pressing the steam release
button (15). The water in the steam chamber will start
evaporating. Wait until all the water inside the chamber
has been evaporated.
j) To clean the soleplate, immediately rub off any residue
by running the hot iron over dry cotton cloth.