Getting Started - Bosch TDS2021GB Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting started

1. Remove any label or protective covering
from the soleplate.
2. Place the appliance horizontally on a
solid, stable surface. You may remove
the iron pad (2) from the appliance and
place the iron on it on another solid,
stable, horizontal surface.
3. Fill the water tank (1), making sure not to
pass the level mark.
4. Unwind the mains cable (6) fully and
plug it into an earthed socket.
5. Set the main power button / switch (12)
to the on position "I" (button or pilot light
17* illuminated in red).
6. The "Steam ready" indicator lamp (9) will
light up after several minutes, indicating
that the appliance is ready to use.
When using the steam generator for the
first time, or when using it straight after
Calc'n'Clean, the steam generator will
take slightly longer to heat up.
7. This appliance has a built-in water level
sensor. The "refill water tank" indicator
(11) will light when the water tank is
empty.
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B O SC H
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or (model dependent) :
If the "steam ready" lamp (9) lights and
steam is not released when pressing the
trigger (15 or 16*), refill the water-tank.
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Important:
• Normal tap water can be used.
To prolong the optimum steam function,
mix tap water with distilled water 1:1. If
the tap water in your district is very hard,
mix tap water with distilled water 1:2.
You can inquire about the water
hardness with your local water supplier.
• The water tank can be filled at any time
while using the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination
of the water tank and the boiler, do not
put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, additives or any other type of
chemical product into the water tank.
Any damage caused by the use of the
aforementioned products, will make
the guarantee void.
• The iron is not designed to rest on
its heal. Please always position it
horizontally on the iron pad (2).
• The iron pad can be placed into the
specially designed recess on the
appliance or somewhere suitable
alongside the ironing area.
Never rest the iron on the appliance
without the iron pad!.
• During its first use the iron may produce
certain vapours and odours, along with
white particles on the soleplate, this
is normal and it will stop after a few
minutes.
• While the steam release button is pressed,
the water tank may produce a pumping
sound, this is normal, indicating that water
is being pumped to the steam tank.
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17* 9
* model dependent