Bosch TDS25.. GB Operating Instructions

Trouble shooting

Problem Possible causes
The steam • There is a connection problem. • Check the mains cable, the plug
generator does not and the socket.
come on.
• The steam tank and/or main • Press the main power button (6)
power button is not switched on. on.
The iron does not • The main power button is not • Press the main power button (6)
heat up. switched on. on.
• The temperature control knob is • Set the temperature control knob
set to the "min" position. (10) to the desired position.
The iron begins • During first use: Certain • This is completely normal and will
to smoke when components on the appliance stop after a short while.
switched on. have been lightly greased at the
factory and may produce a little
smoke when initially heated.
• During later use: the soleplate • Clean the soleplate (13)
may be soiled. according to the cleaning
instructions in this manual.
Water flows • The steam function is being • Reduce the steam flow when
through the holes used before it has reached ironing at low temperatures (With
on the soleplate. temperature. the steam control 4).
• The water is condensing inside • Point the iron away from the
the pipes because steam is being ironing area and press the steam
used for the first time or has not release button (11) until steam is
been used for a long time. produced.
Dirt comes out • There is a build-up of scale or • Use tap water mixed 50% with
through the minerals in the steam tank. distilled or demineralised water.
soleplate. • Clean the soleplate with a damp
cloth.
• Chemical products or additives • Never add products to the boiler
have been used. water.
The iron does • The boiler is not switched on or • Set the switch (6) to the on („I")
not produce any the water tank is empty. position and/or fill the water tank.
steam. • The water tank is not fitted onto • Fit the water tank back onto the
the steam tank correctly. steam tank correctly.
• The steam regulator is set to the • Increase the steam flow by
minimum position. turning the steam control (4) to a
higher setting.
The ironed • The selected temperature is • Select a suitable temperature
garment turns dark too high and has damaged the for the material being ironed and
and/or sticks to the garment. clean the soleplate with a damp
soleplate. cloth.
The soleplate turns • This is a regular consequence of • Clean the soleplate regularly with
brown. usage. a damp cloth.
The appliance • Water is being pumped into the • This is normal.
makes a pumping steam tank. • If the sound will not stop, do not
sound. • The sound will not stop. use the steam generator and
contact an authorised technical
service centre.
Loss of pressure Steam release button activated Use the steam release button (11)
during ironing. during a long period of time. with intervals. This improves the
ironing result as the textiles will be
dried and stay smooth better.
Water leakage from Drainage plug located at the Tighten up boiler drainage plug
the boiler bottom of the appliance is loose. with a coin
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Thank you for buying the B25L professional steam station, the new
steam-ironing system from Bosch. Please read these instructions for
use. They contain valuable information about the unique features of this
system and some hints to make ironing easier for you.
Please visit www.bosch-home.co.uk for more product
information or to register your product, just follow the link to
the Online guarantee registration.
Introduction
This powerful system produces non-stop steam for an ideal ironing
performance. It has a large detachable water tank that can be refilled
at any time without switching off the system.
We hope that you enjoy ironing with this steam station.
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance
and save them for future reference.
This appliance complies with international safety standards.
This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic
use and must not be used for industrial purposes.
Warning:
¡The housing with the internal steam generator can get very
hot !

General safety instructions

• Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that the voltage
corresponds to that stated on the characteristics plate.
• This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket. If using an
extension cable, make sure that it has a 16 A bipolar socket with
an earth connection.
• This appliance must only be used for the purposes for which it was
designed, i.e. as an iron. Any other use will be considered improper
and consequently dangerous. The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for any damage arising from misuse or improper use.
• The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by tugging
on the cable.
Solution
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain,
sun, frost, etc.).
• Do not leave the iron unattended while it is plugged in.
• With the aim of avoiding dangerous situations, any work or repair
that the appliance may need, e.g. replacing a faulty mains cable,
must only be carried out by qualified personnel from an Authorised
Technical Service Centre.
• Never immerse the iron or steam tank in water or any other liquid.
• The appliance must never be placed under the tap to fill it with water.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• This appliance reaches high temperatures and produces steam
during use, this could cause scalds or burns in case of improper
use.
• If the safety fuse fitted in the appliance blows the appliance will be
rendered inoperative. To restore normal operation the appliance will
have to be taken to an authorised Technical Service Centre.
• Never aim the steam at people or animals.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a stable surface. When
placed on its support, make sure that the surface on which the
support stands is stable.
• Do not use the iron if it has been dropped, shows visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking water. It will have to be checked by an
authorised Technical Service Centre before it can be used again.
• Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when
it is hot.
• 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!.
• Be aware that the system can keep on steaming a short additional
time after releasing the steam trigger. This is a normal function.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains supply after each use, or if a
fault is suspected.
Customer Service
Great Britain
Bosch Customer Service
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Milton Keynes
MK12 5PT
UK +44 (0)844 892 8923
IRL +353 (0)1450 2655
www.bosch-home.co.uk
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TDS25.. GB
Operating instructions
Description
1. Removable water tank
2. Removable iron pad
3. "Water empty" pilot light
4. Variable steam control
5. Steam hose
6. Illuminated main power "0/I" button
7. "Steam ready" pilot light
8. Housing with internal steam generator
9. Mains plug
10. Temperature dial
11. Steam release button
12. Iron pilot light
13. Soleplate
14. Cord clip
15. Boiler drainage plug.
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