003TDA66 GB /01/09
After Sales Service
Great Britain
BSH Appliance Care
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Milton Keynes
MK12 5ZR
+44 (0)8705 678910
www.boschappliances.co.uk
Before using the iron for the first time
Before using the iron for the first time, any dirt inside
must be cleaned out.
1. Remove the protective cover from the soleplate before using
the iron.
2. While the iron is unplugged, fill the water tank (D) with tap
water.
3. Plug the appliance into the mains and slect the temperature
setting
.
4. When the iron has reached the correct temperature (the iron
beeps twice), set the steam regulator (A) to the maxiumum
possition.
5. Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press the shot of steam
button (L). Any dirt should come out of the soleplate (E). 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 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 it 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.
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 redesigned 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 accordan-ce 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.
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 on 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.
Before Using Your Iron
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.
Operating instructions
General safety instructions
• This appliance is to be connected and used in accordance with
the information stated on the rating plate.
• The appliance must only be connected to an earthed socket.
If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cable, make
sure that it is suitable for 10A of more and has a socket with
an earth connection.
• 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.
• The iron must be used and placed on a stable surface.
• When placed on a support, make sure that the surface on which
the support stands is stable.
• Do not use the iron if it has been dropped, shows visible signs
of damage or if it is leaking water. It will have to be checked by
an Authorised Technical Service Centre before it can be used
again.
• The electrical plug on the mains cable must be unplugged from
the mains socket before filling or emptying the water tank.
• Do not leave the iron unattended while it is plugged in. Should
you have to leave the area where you are ironing, unplug the
iron from the mains socket. Never plug the appliance into the
mains supply if the cable or the appliance itself shows any visible
signs of damage. Unplug the appliance from the mains supply
if a fault is suspected.
• Any works or repairs 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.
• Never immerse the iron in water or any other liquid.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Electric irons
reach high temperatures and produce hot steam during use,
so take special care not to burn or scald yourself.
• Danger of electric shocks or fire.
• Never leave a hot iron standing on textiles or on the mains
cable.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain,
sun, frost etc.)
• Make sure the iron is completely cold before storing it away.
• Do not unplug it by tugging on the mains cable or leave the
plug hanging freely.
• 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.
Problem
Possible causes
Solution
Iron does not
work or is not
heating up
Temperature control set
to off
Set the temperature to the
desired position using the on/
set button
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
Fill the water tank
The steam regulator is in
the
position
Set the steam regulator to the
relevant position
Water is dripping
from the holes in
the soleplate
The temperature control
is set too low for the iron
to produce steam and the
iron does not have an anti-
drip system
Set the temperature control
within the steam area
(between the “••” and “max”)
or turn the steam regulator
to
You have pressed the jet
of steam button 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 soleplate
was cold, with the steam
regulator set at “minimum”
to “maximum” steam
position
Always empty the tank after
ironing and set the steam
regulator to
after ironing
and when filling the tank
Water is dripping
from the holes in
the soleplate
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
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 section on Anti-scale
system)
Flashing
“secure” icon on
display screen
Auto-shut off has been
activated.
Move the iron gently fromside
to side to re-start it or press
the on/set button
“calc clean“
icon appears on
display screen
Steam chamber needs
cleaning
Perform calc´n clean cycle
(see section 10)
System is not reset after a
calc´n clean cycle
Reset display screen electronic
system by pressing on/set
button (I) during 5 seconds
while iron is plugged in
Solving minor problems yourself
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