Bosch TDS-2568, Operating Instructions Manual

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Problem Possible causes Solution
The iron begins to
smoke when switched
on.
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During fi rst use: Certain components on the
appliance have been lightly greased at the
factory and may produce a little smoke when
initially heated.
•
During later use: the soleplate may be soiled.
•
This is completely normal and will stop after
a short while.
•
Clean the soleplate according to the cleaning
instructions in this manual.
Water fl ows through
the holes on the sole
plate.
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The steam function is being used before it
has reached temperature.
•
The water is condensing inside the pipes
because steam is being used for the fi rst time
or has not been used for a long time.
•
Reduce the steam fl ow when ironing at low
temperatures (Variable steam control (3)).
•
Point the iron away from the ironing area
and press the steam release button (15) until
steam is produced.
Dirt comes out
through the sole
plate.
•
There is a build-up of scale or minerals in the
steam tank.
•
Chemical products or additives have been
used.
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Use tap water mixed 50% with distilled or
demineralised water. If the tap water in
your district is very hard, mix tap water with
distilled water 1:2.
•
Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
•
Never add products to the boiler water.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
•
The boiler is not switched on or the water
tank is empty.
•
The water t ank is not fi tted onto the housing
correctly.
•
The steam regulator is set to the minimum
position.
•
Set the main power button (6) to the “I”
position and/or fi ll the water tank.
•
Fit the water tank back onto the housing
correctly (you will hear a click).
•
Increase the steam fl ow by turning the steam
control (3).
The ironed gar ment
turns dark and/or sti-
cks to the soleplate.
•
The selected temperature is too high and
has damaged the garment.
•
Select a suitable temperature for the material
being and clean the sole plate with a damp
cloth.
The soleplate turns
brown.
•
This is a regular consequence of usage.
•
Clean the soleplate regularly with a damp
cloth.
The iron does not stop
steaming after placing it
on the pad.
•
“Intelligent steam” function activated.
•
Just press the trigger once again and the
iron will stop steaming at once.
The appliance makes
a pumping sound.
•
Water is being pumped into the steam tank.
•
The sound will not stop.
•
This is normal.
•
If the sound will not stop, do not use the
steam generator and contact an authorised
technical service centre.
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 2002/96/EG con-
cerning used electrical and electronic ap-
pliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework
for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.