Troubleshooting - Bosch EasyComfort TDS61 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Trouble shooting
Problem
The iron begins to
smoke when
switched on.
The iron does not
produce any
steam.
Dirt comes out
through the
soleplate.
The "Calc'nClean"
indicator light (1)
does not turn off.
The appliance
makes a pumping
sound.
The iron produces
little steam.
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* Model dependent
Possible causes
1. During irst use: certain
components on the appliance
have been lightly greased at
the factory and may produce a
small amount of smoke when
initially heated.
1. During irst use, water has not
illed the hose (4) completely.
2. The "Calc'nClean" indicator
light (1) will lash. The
descaling process has not
been completed.
1. There is a build-up of lime
scale or minerals in the iron.
2. Chemical products or additives
have been used.
1. The iron descaling process
has been stopped before
being completed.
1. Water is being pumped into
the iron.
2. The water tank is empty.
1. The iron has been switched on
recently.
Solution
1. This is completely normal and
will stop after a short while.
1. Press and hold the steam
release button (13) until steam
comes out.
2. Perform a cleaning cycle (see
the "Descaling process"
section).
1. Carry out a cleaning cycle (see
the "Descaling process"
section).
2. Never add products to the
water (see the "Filling the water
tank" section).
Clean the soleplate with a
damp cloth.
1. Restart and complete the iron
descaling process.
1. This is normal.
2. Fill the water tank.
1. It is normal, the iron produces
steam gradually until it is
stabilized.
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