Trouble Shooting - Bosch TDS2021GB Operating Instructions Manual

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Trouble shooting

Problem
The steam
generator does not
come on.
The iron does not
heat up.
The iron begins
to smoke when
switched on.
Water flows
through the holes
on the soleplate
(19).
Dirt comes out
through the
soleplate (19).
The iron does
not produce any
steam.
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B O SC H
Possible causes
• There is a connection
problem.
• The main power button /
switch (12) is not switched
on.
• The main power button /
switch (12) is not switched
on.
• The temperature selector
(14) is set to the "min"
position.
• During first use: Certain
components on the
appliance have been lightly
greased at the factory and
may produce a little smoke
when initially heated.
• During later use: the
soleplate may be soiled.
• The steam function is being
used before it has reached
temperature.
• The water is condensing
inside the pipes because
steam is being used for the
first time or has not been
used for a long time.
• The steam generator
contains too much scale.
• There is a build-up of scale
or minerals in the boiler.
• Chemical products or
additives have been used.
• The boiler is not switched
on or the water tank (1) is
empty.
• The steam regulator (10*) is
set to the minimum position.
Solution
• Check the mains cable, the plug
and the socket.
• Set the main power button / switch
to the on position "I".
• Set the main power button / switch
to the on position "I".
• Set the temperature selector to the
desired position.
• This is completely normal and will
stop after a short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to
the cleaning instructions in this
manual.
• Reduce the steam flow when
ironing at low temperatures by
adjusting the variable steam
control (10*).
• Point the iron away from the
ironing area and press the steam
release button (15 or 16*) until
steam is produced.
• Clean the boiler as described in
section "Calc'n'Clean".
• Use tap water mixed 50% with
dis tilled or demineralised water. If
the tap water in your district is very
hard, mix tap water with distilled
water 1:2.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp
cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler
water.
• Set the main power button / switch
(12) to the on position "I", and/or
fill the water tank.
• Increase the steam flow by turning
the steam control.
* model dependent