003 TDA23..GB/03/10
Customer Service
Great Britain
Bosch Customer Service
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Milton Keynes
MK12 5PT
UK +44 (0)844 892 8923
IRL +353 (0)1450 2655
www.bosch-home.co.uk
Thank you for buying the TDA23 steam iron from Bosch. This
iron has a lightweight design and is built to perform.
These instructions contain valuable information about the
unique features of this iron and some hints to make ironing
easier for you.
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.
Before using the iron for the first time
Please carry out the following steps:
1. Remove the protective cover from the soleplate before using
the iron.
2. While the iron is unplugged, fill the water tank (J) with tap
water
3. Plug the appliance into the mains and set the temperature
control (H) to the “max” position by lining it up with the pointer
(G).
4. When the iron has reached the correct temperature (the pilot
lamp (K) goes out), set the steam regulator (C) to the «2»
position by lining it up with the pointer (D).
5. Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press the shot
of steam button (A). Any residue should come out of the
soleplate (I). It may smoke and smell – this is normal and will
cease after a short while.
6. If necessary, carefully clean the soleplate down with a dry,
folded cloth
Cleaning and Maintenance
Attention ! Risk of burns !
For general cleaning, follow the information below:
Problem
Solution
Dirty/lightly marked
iron body or
soleplate
Clean body of iron or soleplate with a
damp cloth then dry it.
Mark develops on
soleplate during
use
Set the iron to its maximum temperature
setting. Rub the iron a few times over with
a dry cotton cloth folded several times.
Heavily stained
soleplate
While the iron is cold, iron a linen cloth
soaked in white vinegar. 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, as these could cause the iron to drip
when using the steam function.
DO NOT
use a “professional steam cleaner” for cleaning the
appliance.
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.
GUARANTEE TERMS
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. 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. We reserve the right to make
technical modifications.
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. cut off the mains lead and be
certain to dispose of it in accordance with current laws and
regulations.
Your retailer, town council or local council can give you detailed
information about these.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2002/96/EG 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.
Important
This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use
and must not be used for industrial purposes.
Carefully read through the operating instructions for the
appliance and safeguard them for future reference.
General safety warnings
• Danger of electric shocks or fire!
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with the
soleplate when it is hot.
• 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
0.27
Ω
. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply
company for the system impedance at the interface point.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep the appliance out of children’s reach.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Remove the plug from the socket before filling the appliance with
water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.
• The appliance must never be placed under the tap to fill the
water tank.
• 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 must not be left unattended while it is connected
to the supply mains.
• 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.)
• 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.
Instructions for use
TDA 23..
Solving Minor Problems Yourself
Problem
Possible Causes
Solution
Iron does
not work
or is not
heating up
Temperature control
(H) set to minimum
Turn the
temperature control
to the desired
position
Connection
problems
Check that the
plug is inserted into
the mains socket
correctly
Iron is not
steaming
There is no water
in the tank
Fill the water tank
The steam regulator
(C) is in the “0”
position
Set the steam
regulator to the
corresponding
position
Water is
dripping
from the
holes
in the
soleplate
The temperature control
(H) is set too low for the
iron to produce steam.
Set the temperature
control within the
steam “ ” area,
between “••” and
“max” or turn the
steam regulator (C) to
“0”
You have pressed
the shot of steam
button (A) repeatedly
without waiting for
5 seconds between
each press
Wait 5 seconds
between each press
of the jet of steam
button
Water has been left in
the tank (J) when the
soleplate was cold, with
the steam regulator (C)
in 1 or 2 position
Always empty the tank
after ironing and set the
steam regulator to “0”
after ironing and when
filling the tank
Deposits
come out
through the
holes in the
soleplate
Traces of lime scale
from the steam
chamber
Carry out a cleaning
cycle - see “Multiple de-
scaling system” section
of the instructions for
use
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch
