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SAFETY ......................................................... 2
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Safety precautions ............................................................... 2
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Trouble-shooting .................................................................. 2
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INSTALLATION ............................................. 3
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OPERATION .................................................. 4
3.1
Control components ............................................................ 4
3.2
Before using the iron for the first time ............................... 5
3.3
Measuring of the hardness of the water ............................ 6
3.4
Setting the temperature ....................................................... 6
3.5
Ironing with steam ............................................................... 7
3.6
Ironing without steam .......................................................... 7
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Vertical steam ....................................................................... 7
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Cleaning & Maintenance ...................................................... 8
3.9
Storing the appliance ......................................................... 10
3.10
Kind of water to be used.................................................... 10
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COMPONENTS ........................................... 11
4.1
Steam station components ............................................... 11
4.2
Iron components ................................................................ 16
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FUNCTIONS ................................................ 17
5.1
Flowchart ............................................................................ 17
5.2
Regulation........................................................................... 18
5.3
Auto shut-off (model dependent) ...................................... 20
5.4
Energy saving (model dependent) .................................... 20
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"Pulsed Steam" function .................................................... 21
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REPAIR ........................................................ 23
6.1
Removing steam station .................................................... 23
6.2
Removing iron ..................................................................... 26
6.3
Adjusting the thermostat ................................................... 30
6.4
Measuring the temperature ................................................ 31
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FAULT DIAGNOSTICS ................................ 32
7.1
Easily solved problems ...................................................... 32
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The soleplate does not heat ............................................... 33
7.3
Fabric stuck to the soleplate ............................................. 33
7.4
Water leakage in the iron ................................................... 34
7.5
Water leakage in the steam station ................................... 34
7.6
No steam is produced ........................................................ 34
7.7
External parts are broken ................................................... 35
7.8
Dirt in the openings ............................................................ 35
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Dripping through the steam vents .................................... 36
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Pump doesn't work ............................................................. 37
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................. 39
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TDS37 / 35 IH “Pulsed Steam” function ............ 21 SAFETY ............2 “Intelligent Steam” function (model depending) ..... 22 Safety precautions ............... 2 REPAIR ............23 Trouble-shooting ..............2 Removing steam station ............ 23 INSTALLATION ..........3 Removing iron ..............26 OPERATION ..........

  • Page 2: Safety

    Only a resilient, steady ironing board should be used. Should the iron SAFETY fall or show signs of not being watertight, it should be examined by the Official Technical Department before being used again. Safety precautions First unplug the electricity cable from the mains socket before filling the tank with water.

  • Page 3: Installation

    INSTALLATION 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 3 von 39...

  • Page 4: Operation

    OPERATION 1. Water tank Control components 2. Removable iron pad 3. Energy saving "eco" button (green)* 4. “Steam ready” / “Auto shut-off*” pilot light 5. Variable steam control* 6. “Refill water tank” / “Clean warning*” pilot light 7. Illuminated main power button (0/I) (red) 8.

  • Page 5: Before Using The Iron For The First Time

    The steam generator will take more time to reach “Steam ready” state Before using the iron for the first time only upon the initial heating up, or after performing the de-scaling Release the iron from its lock system (11) by pulling the lever operation (Calc’n’Clean).

  • Page 6: Measuring Of The Hardness Of The Water

    Measuring of the hardness of the water Setting the temperature In order to determine the hardness of the water used for ironing, there 1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to determine are strips available (ref 056317) that are used as follows: the correct ironing temperature.

  • Page 7: Ironing With Steam

    Ironing with steam The steam control is used to adjust the amount of steam pro- duced when ironing. 1. Turn the temperature selector to the required setting. 2. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs, using the variable steam control (depending on the model).

  • Page 8: Cleaning & Maintenance

    To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, or chemicals to clean the soleplate. Important! Always unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it.
  • Page 9 3.8.2 Rinsing the iron steam chamber Caution! Risk of burns! This procedure helps to remove scale particles out of the steam chamber. This cleaning procedure may be performed occasionally (approximately once a year), when after a long period of use with very hard water, scale particles start to come out of the soleplate.

  • Page 10: Storing The Appliance

    Storing the appliance 1. Always allow the appliance to cool down before storing it. 2. Set the main power button to the “0” position (the red light will go off) and disconnect the mains cable. 3. Empty the water tank. 4.

  • Page 11: Components

    COMPONENTS Steam station components 4.1.1 General overview 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 11 von 39...
  • Page 12 4.1.2 Control panel area Steam regulator knob: Knob connected to a potentiometer, which through the signal that sends to the electronics, controls the amount of steam that is sent to the iron. 4.1.3 Water tank area LED “Refill water tank”: LED that lights when the water tank float is below a certain level.
  • Page 13 Water outlet: This hose takes water from the tank to the pump, which then drives it towards the boiler. Important! The pump has a diode, so it is important to respect Ventilation inlet for priming the pump: To avoid the pump the polarity of the connections to work in vacuum, at the outlet of the pump there is a safety overpressure valve.
  • Page 14 Boiler: Is the element responsible for heating the water that comes from the tank to reach the adequate pressure steam. This includes the following components: ► Heating element: Located in the interior of the boiler. Resistance connections are (13) y (14). ►...
  • Page 15 by: openings are very short, so the steam pressure can be maintained to maximum, and the steam flow is higher (“ultimate steam”). Steam outlet to the iron: through the valve of the steam flow control. Air inlet into the water tank: during the expulsion of steam, the deposit must be in contact with the air, to avoid the creation of vacuum in the boiler.

  • Page 16: Iron Components

    Iron components 1. Thermostat + thermofuse: The thermostat is the element 2. Steam intake: connection of steam hose from steam station. responsible for regulating the temperature of the soleplate 3. Electricity supply: Phase and neutral depending on the selection made by the user on the iron temperature regulator.

  • Page 17: Functions

    The pump draws the water from the tank to the boiler. Priming the FUNCTIONS pump valve returns water to the tank if the pressure is of-overreach high. Flowchart The water is heated in the boiler until it is in steam phase and up to the T connection.

  • Page 18: Regulation

    5.2.2 Filling Regulation Pressure switch 5.2.1 Connection Pump Pressure switch Solenoid valve NTC2 Pump Solenoid valve NTC2 NTC1 NTC1 Heater Heater The pump always works at intervals of 6 seconds and turns until NTC1 temperature drops below 170ºC. During the initial filling, the resistance is active, except for 6 seconds, during which still no enough The resistance power and the tank filling, are controlled by two NTC water in the boiler.
  • Page 19 5.2.3 Steam generation 5.2.4 Refilling Pressure switch Pressure switch Pump Pump Solenoid valve NTC2 Solenoid valve NTC2 NTC1 NTC1 Heater Heater The power of resistance and therefore the generation of steam are When the "steam ready" display lights up, the user can extract steam. controlled by the NTC2 and the pressure switch (model dependent).

  • Page 20: Auto Shut-Off (Model Dependent)

    Auto shut-off (model dependent) If during ironing, the steam release button on the iron handle is not pressed for a certain length of time (8 minutes), the steam station will automatically switch off. In this case, the “auto shut-off” pilot lamp will flash: Technically, the ECO function is to lower the temperature a few degrees and therefore the pressure within the boiler.

  • Page 21: Pulsed Steam" Function

    “Pulsed Steam” function This appliance has a special function for tackling difficult creases. The “Pulse steam” function helps soften stubborn garments like jeans or linen faster. When the steam release button is activated, the steam generator will give three powerful shots of steam so that the steam reaches even deeper into the fabrics.

  • Page 22: Intelligent Steam" Function (Model Depending)

    “Intelligent Steam” function (model depending) Important!: It doesn’t work whit the ECO function This system has intelligent steam control, which, after releasing the steam release button (16), provides a small amount of additional steam. The additional steam can always be stopped by briefly pressing the steam release button once again.

  • Page 23: Repair

    ► Release 4 clips in the below side. REPAIR Removing steam station Remove side trims: ► Release 4 screws in the upper side (Torx 10 “with center hole”, use tool ref 341231). Remove upper cover: ► Remove the water tank. 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A –...
  • Page 24 ► ► Release 2 lateral screws (1 in each side) (Torx 10 “with center Release 4 lateral clips (2 in each side) using a flat hole”, use tool ref 341231). screwdriver: ► Release 2 screws below the water tank. 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 24 von 39...
  • Page 25 ► Lift the upper appliance housing. 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 25 von 39...

  • Page 26: Removing Iron

    Unscrew the rear screw: Use the tool Torx 20 “inviolable” Removing iron (ref 341272) Remove the temperature knob: Pull the knob up 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 26 von 39...
  • Page 27 Remove the rear cover: The rear cover can be removed by Remove the lower support of the rear cover: lifting it up. Unscrew the two screws. 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 27 von 39...
  • Page 28 Unscrew the rear screw: Remove the plastic housing: Release the 4 clips and pull forward. 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 28 von 39...
  • Page 29 Remove the soleplate cover: Unscrew the 4 marked screws, and lift the plastic cover pulling up: Unscrew the front screw and y lift the top cover: 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 29 von 39...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Thermostat

    Adjusting the thermostat Thermostats are supplied without pre-set, because this operation must Thermostat be performed with the thermostat mounted on the soleplate. The easiest way of set them is: Install the new thermostat on the soleplate. The soleplate must be at ambient temperature. Turn the adjusting screw to find the point where the contact of the thermostat is closed.

  • Page 31: Measuring The Temperature

    available as a spare part with reference 341176, is specially recommended for such purposes. Measuring the temperature With all faults preventing the iron from performing its basic function (fabric stuck to the sole plate, drips trickling out of the steam vents, “it doesn’t reach the right temperature”, etc) measuring the temperature at the geometric centre of the iron is an essential requirement for the correct diagnosis of the problem.

  • Page 32: Fault Diagnostics

    FAULT DIAGNOSTICS Easily solved problems 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 32 von 39...

  • Page 33: The Soleplate Does Not Heat

    7.2.3 Dirt between contacts The soleplate does not heat It might be the case that, by use, the iron will accumulate dirt in the lid of the chamber. This dirt can enter between the thermostat contacts If an iron doesn’t work, it may be due to the following causes: and cause connection problems staying without closing the contacts and therefore the iron doesn’t heat.

  • Page 34: Water Leakage In The Iron

    Water leakage in the iron NTC - check: nominal value 100kΩ at 20ºC Firstly, identify where the water is leaking from: Through the soleplate openings: In this case it is not a leak but Check the pump operation. If it doesn’t connect directly, a possible defect in the steam generation (it does not reach the change the pump.

  • Page 35: External Parts Are Broken

    Check the solenoid valve opens to connect it directly to the 7.8.2 Limescale residue power (sound of opening). In this case, change the solenoid The presence of limescale within the base normally gives rise to one valve, sealing joints threaded with Teflon. of the following symptoms: Check the general status of the soleplate.

  • Page 36: The Soleplate Does Not Reach The Right Temperature

    o There is condensation in the hose due to the iron not Warning! having been used for a certain length of time. This Given that limescale or dirty water problems are not phenomenon will disappear after a few seconds. due to a defect with the appliance but rather a lack of Constant dripping: This may be due to one of three main maintenance or misuse by the user, under no causes:...

  • Page 37: Skipping The Residual Current Device (Rcd)

    If the iron heats up, check that when on maximum power (ooo setting on the temperature dial) the iron reaches 170-240 ºC. If it cuts out below this temperature, change the thermostat and re-adjust accordingly. 7.10.2 Checking the steam generator The steam generator may also have the following faults: NTC fault: Don’t detect properly the temperature.
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  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 214_58300000171747_ARA_EN_A – 01.03.a Seite 39 von 39...

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