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009 TDA76..GB /09/12

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

Operating instructions

Solving Minor Problems Yourself

Problem

Possible Causes

Solution

Iron does 

not work 

or is not 

heating up.

Temperature control (I) set to 

minimum.

Turn the temperature control 

to the desired position.

Connection problems.

Check that the plug is 

inserted into the mains 

socket correctly.

The automatic shut-off system 

has been activated (*).

Move the iron gently from 

side to side to re-start it.

Iron is not 

steaming.

There is no water in the tank (E). Fill the water tank.
The steam regulator (C) is in the 

 position.

Set the steam regulator to 

the relevant position.

Water is 

dripping 

from the 

holes in the 

soleplate.

Temperature control (I) setting 

is too low.

Set the temperature control 

within the steam area 

(between the “••” and 

“max”) or turn the steam 

regulator (C) to 

.

Steam regulator (C) is set too 

high in conjunction with a low 

temperature.

Turn the steam regulator to 

a lower setting.

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 

when the sole plate was cold, 

with the steam regulator (C) set 

at 

 or 

.

Always empty the tank after 

ironing and set the steam 

regulator to 

 after ironing 

and when filling the tank.

Distilled water has not been 

used (see “Filling the water 

tank” section) or other products 

such as fragrant water have 

been added to the tank.

Mix distilled water with 

tap water as directed in 

the “Filling the water tank” 

section and never add any 

other products to the water 

tank.

Spray does 

not work.

No water in the tank.

Add water to the water 

tank.

Obstructed mechanism.

Contact an Authorised 

Technical Service Centre.

The iron 

begins to 

smoke when 

switched on.

During first use: Certain 

components   on the appliance 

have been lightly greased at the 

factory and may produce a little 

smoke when initially heated.

This is completely normal 

and will stop after a short 

while.

Deposits 

come out 

through the 

holes in the 

soleplate.

Traces of lime scale are coming 

out of the steam chamber.

Carry out a cleaning cycle 

(see Self Cleaning section).

Flashing 

lamp on top 

of handle.

Auto-shut off has been

activated.

Move the iron gently from 

side to side to re-start it. The 

lamp will then flash once 

before it re-heats.

Thank you for buying the TDA76 steam iron from Bosch. 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.

  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 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.

• 

  CAUTION. Hot surface. 

Surface is liable to get hot during use.

(*) Model dependent.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch

•  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 0.27

Ω

 . If 

necessary, the user can ask the public power supply company 

for the system impedance at the interface point.

•  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.).

  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.

•  Regulate  the  steam  according  to  the  selected  ironing 

temperature.

•  Only use steam if necessary. If possible, use the spray function 

instead.

•  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 to the ‘iron dry’ programme.

•  If the fabrics are damp enough, turn off the steam regulator 

completely.

•  Stand the iron upright during pauses.  Resting it horizontally 

with the steam regulator on generates wasted steam.

  Environmental Care

This  iron  has  been  designed  according  to  ecological  criteria, 

related  to  the  sustainable  development,  analyzing  its  whole 

lifecycle - from material selection to its later reusing 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 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.

  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.

  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 (E) with tap water 
3. Plug  the  appliance  into  the  mains  and  set  the  temperature 

control (I) to the “max” position by lining it up with the pointer 

(H) on the iron. 

4. When the iron has reached the correct temperature, the pilot 

light (K) goes out. Set the steam regulator (C) to the maximum 

position. 

5. Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press the shot of steam 

button (A). Any residue should come out of the soleplate (F). 

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.

TDA 76..

sensi

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 B7

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