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Use and Care Manual For Household Use Only Notice d'utilisation et d'entretien Usage domestique uniquement Manual de instrucciones y cuidado sólo para uso doméstico TDA 8 UC Steam Iron...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using. Use iron only for its intended use. Do NOT use to melt or seal materials. Iron could be permanently damaged. WARNING: To protect against a risk of electic shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
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 a 10 ampere cord. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
Using the appliance The heat indicating light switches ON while the appliance is heating up and switches OFF as soon as the set temperature is reached. If the temperature of the hot iron drops, you can continue ironing while the iron heats up again to the set temperature.
Ironing with steam Filling the tank WARNING! Unplug the iron first! q 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 Water hardness to distilled water:...
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Spray q Press the spray button for a spray of water. Vertical steam feature q Hang article of clothing on a clothes hanger. q Set temperature to "Max.". q Operate the iron in a vertical position at a distance of 10 cm / 4 in.. q Press the button repeatedly with pauses of at least 5 seconds.
Additional functions for some models Autotimer When the iron is connected to the mains, the automa tic safety feature carries out an initial check. The warning light illuminates and the iron is heated up for 2 minutes. Thereafter, if the iron stands on the rear for longer than 8 minutes or, on the base for longer than 30 seconds or, lays on the side, the iron is switched off by the automatic safety feature and the...
After ironing WARNING! Unplug the iron first! To descale the nozzle q Switch the steam control from 0 to 2 and back again several times (self cleaning). q Hold the iron at an angle and empty the tank. q Store the iron upright and not on the soleplate (risk of corrosion).
No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless authorized in writing by an officer of BOSCH. Some states do not allow limitations on how long implied warranties last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
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