Special Instructions - Bosch TDA2135UC Use And Care Manual

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance
(such as a toaster) on the same circuit.
• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least
a 12.5 ampere cord. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pullecí
or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Before using your appliance for the first time
Fill the tank of the ¡ron with tap water.
Set the temperature control to "max".
Plug in the appliance.
When the steam ¡ron has reached the desired
temperature (pilot light gces out), let the
water create steam by setting the steam
control to 2 and by repeatedly pressing the
button . When using the steam function
for the first time, do not direct the steam
towards the laundry, as there coulcí still be
debris in the steam dispenser.
Using the appliance
The pilot light illuminates while the ¡ron is heating up. As soon as the selected
temperature has been reached, the light goes out. If the ¡ron is already hot, you can
continue ironing while the ¡ron is heating up.
Sort laundry according to the fabric care labels and start at the lowest
temperature .
Setting one is the lowest temperature for synthetic fabrics
(no steam output possible)
Setting twois the medium temperature for silk and wool
(produces continuous steam, when steam button is in steam position)
Setting three is the highest temperature for cotton and linens
(produces continuous steam, when steam button is in steam position)
Ironing without steam
Set the steam controller to "0".
Rotate the tem peratu re control ler to the required
position. If required, use spray.
Ironing with steam
Filling the tank
WARNING!
Unplug the iron first!
Use only tap water or tap water mixed with
distilled water if the tap water is hard! Other
liquids will damage the appliance. NEVER
fill above the «max.» mark, otherwise the tank
will overflow!
Mixing ratio of tap
Water hardness
water to distilled
water:
Medium 2:1
Hard 1:1
Very hard 1:2
Do not fill the tank above the «max.» mark.
Set temperature control to "steam" and following
the heating up, set the steam control to 1 or 2.
Set the temperature control to position
: steam control to 1.
Set the temperature control to position
or «max»: steam control to 2.
Ironing with turbo steam jet
To facilitate the ironing of very creased laundry or
thick materials, the volume of steam can be
increased briefly.
To do this, set the temperature regulator to "max".
lf required, quickly depress the steam regulator.
Spray
Press the spray button for a spray of water.
After ironing
WARNING!
Unplug the iron first!
Never descale the tank or treat with detergents or solvents, as this would
cause water to drip from the ¡ron when generating or spraying steam!
Empty the tank:
Set the steam controller to "0" position.
Hold the iron with the tip pointing
downwards and shake gently.
Store the iron upright, not on the
soleplate.
The cord can be wound around the
bottom of the appliance. Do not wrap
the power cord toc, tight!
Unplug the ¡ron and allow the soleplate
Cleaning the
to cool down.
appliance
Wipe the housing and soleplate with a
damp cloth only. lf the soleplate is very
dirty, iron a linen cloth soaked in white
vinegar. Then wipe with a clean damp
cloth.
Do NOT immerse the iron in any liquid.