Bosch TB2345GB, TDA2301GB, TDA2345GB User Manual

Solving Minor Problems Yourself

	Problem	Possible Causes	Solution
		Temperature control	Turn the
		(H) set to minimum	temperature control
	Iron does		to the desired
			position
	not work
	or is not	Connection	Check that the
	heating up
		problems	plug is inserted into
			the mains socket
			correctly
		There is no water	Fill the water tank
		in the tank
	Iron is not
		The steam regulator	Set the steam
	steaming
		(C) is in the “0”	regulator to the
		position	corresponding
			position
		The temperature control	Set the temperature
		(H) is set too low for the	control within the
		iron to produce steam.	steam “ ” area,
			between “••” and
			“max” or turn the
			steam regulator (C) to
	Water is		“0”
	dripping	You have pressed	Wait 5 seconds
	from the	the shot of steam	between each press
	holes	button (A) repeatedly	of the jet of steam
	in the	without waiting for	button
	soleplate	5 seconds between
		each press
		Water has been left in	Always empty the tank
		the tank (J) when the	after ironing and set the
		soleplate was cold, with	steam regulator to “0”
		the steam regulator (C)	after ironing and when
		in 1 or 2 position	filling the tank
	Deposits	Traces of lime scale	Carry out a cleaning
	come out	from the steam	cycle - see “Multiple de-
	through the	chamber	scaling system” section
	holes in the		of the instructions for
	soleplate		use

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Thank you for buying the TDA23 steam iron from Bosch. This iron has a lightweight design and is built to perform.

These instructions contain valuable information about the unique features of this iron 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.

Before using the iron for the first time

Please carry out the following steps:

1.Remove the protective cover from the soleplate before using the iron.

2.While the iron is unplugged, fill the water tank (J) with tap water

3.Plug the appliance into the mains and set the temperature control (H) to the “max” position by lining it up with the pointer

(G).

4.When the iron has reached the correct temperature (the pilot lamp (K) goes out), set the steam regulator (C) to the «2» position by lining it up with the pointer (D).

5.Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press the shot of steam button (A). Any residue should come out of the soleplate (I). It may smoke and smell – this is normal and will cease after a short while.

6.If necessary, carefully clean the soleplate down with a dry, folded cloth

Cleaning and Maintenance

Attention ! Risk of burns !

For general cleaning, follow the information below:

Problem	Solution
Dirty/lightly marked	Clean body of iron or soleplate with a
iron body or	damp cloth then dry it.
soleplate
Mark develops on	Set the iron to its maximum temperature
soleplate during	setting. Rub the iron a few times over with
use	a dry cotton cloth folded several times.
Heavily stained	While the iron is cold, iron a linen cloth
soleplate	soaked in white vinegar. Then dampen a
	cloth with water and wipe the soleplate
	clean and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT de-scale or clean the water tank with cleaning products or solvents, as these could cause the iron to drip when using the steam function.

TDA 23..

	Customer Service
	Great Britain
	Bosch Customer Service	Instructions for use
	Grand Union House
	Old Wolverton Road
	Milton Keynes
	MK12 5PT

UK [phone]

IRL [phone]

www.bosch-home.co.uk 003 TDA23..GB/03/10

DO NOT use a “professional steam cleaner” for cleaning the appliance.

DO NOT use sharp objects or abrasive products to clean the soleplate or any other part of the appliance. To keep the soleplate in good condition, do not allow it to come into contact with metal objects.

GUARANTEE TERMS

The terms of the guarantee for this appliance are in accordance with that stated by our representative for the country in which it is sold. Details of those conditions can be obtained from the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased. The SALES RECEIPT must be presented when making any claims against the terms of this guarantee. We reserve the right to make technical modifications.

Environmental Care

This iron has been designed according to ecological criteria, related to the sustainable development, analysing its whole lifecycle - from material selection to its later reuse or recycling - evaluating the improvement possibilities, from a technical, economical and environmental point of view.

Before throwing a used appliance away, you should make it noticeably inoperable e.g. cut off the mains lead and be certain to dispose of it in accordance with current laws and regulations.

Your retailer, town council or local council can give you detailed information about these.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).

The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Important

This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use and must not be used for industrial purposes.

Carefully read through the operating instructions for the appliance and safeguard them for future reference.

General safety warnings

•Danger of electric shocks or fire!

•This appliance is to be connected and used in accordance with the information stated on its characteristics plate.

•This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket. If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cable, make sure that it is suitable for 16A and has a socket with an earth connection.

•The iron should not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking water. It must be checked by an authorized Technical Service Centre before it can be used again.

•Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.

•In order to avoid that, under unfavourable mains conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or lighting fluctuations can happen, it is recommended that the iron is connected to a power supply system with a maximum impedance of 0.27Ω. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the interface point.

•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 concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Keep the appliance out of children’s reach.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Removetheplugfromthesocketbeforefillingtheappliancewith water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.

•The appliance must never be placed under the tap to fill the water tank.

•The appliance must be used and placed on a stable surface.

•When placed on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.

•The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.

•Unplug the appliance from the mains supply after each use, or if a fault is suspected.

•The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by pulling the cable.

•Never immerse the iron in water or any other fluid.

•Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions

(rain, sun, frost, etc.)

•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.

Using Your Iron

1. Your iron

B. Spray button	A. Shot of steam
	button
C. Steam regulator
	L. Power
	cable
D. Steam regulator
pointer
	K. Pilot
	lamp
E. Water inlet
	J. Water tank
F. Spray	I. Soleplate
outlet
G.Temperature	H. Temperature
control pointer	control

2. Filling the water tank

Set the steam regulator (C) to the «0» position and unplug the iron from the mains!

1.Place the iron at an angle of 45º

2.Fill the tank but never above the “max” mark

Use only clean water from the tap and do not mix anything with it. The addition of other liquids, such as perfume, will damage the appliance.

Do not use condensation water from tumble dryers, air conditioners or similar appliances. This appliance has been designed to use normal tap water.

To prolong the optimum steam function it is possible to 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

7. Vertical steaming with shot of steam

This can be used to remove creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. It cannot be used on a synthetic setting for delicate items.

WARNING! Do not use vertical steam while the item is being worn. Never spray or aim steam at people or animals!

1.Make sure that there is water in the tank (J).

2.Set the temperature control (H) to the «•••» or «max» position and the steam regulator (C) to the «2» position.

3.Hold the iron in an upright position about 15 cm away from the garment being steamed.

4.Press the shot of steam button (A) on the handle at intervals of 5 seconds. However, after 4 jets of steam, wait for 10 seconds to allow for continued steam production.

8. Ironing without steam

This function enables the iron to be used for dry ironing.

1.Set the steam regulator (C) to the «0» position.

2.Select an appropriate temperature for the type of material being ironed.

3. Setting the temperature

The temperature control (H) adjusts the temperature of the soleplate (I).

1.Check the temperature instructions shown on the care label of the garment you are ironing and set the temperature control (H) to the corresponding position by lining it up with the pointer (G) on the iron:

Fabric	Temperature
	Setting
Synthetics	•
Silk - Wool	••
Cotton - Linen	•••

2.If you are unsure what type of material the garment is made from, start ironing on the lowest temperature setting and increase accordingly. If the garment is made from mixed fabrics, set the temperature for the most delicate material.

3.Sort your garments based on their care labels, always starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest temperature.

4.The pilot lamp (K) will stay lit while the iron is heating up and go out once the selected temperature has been reached. Wait a few seconds after the lamp goes out before you start ironing.

Once the iron is ready, you can continue to iron even if the pilot lamp comes on again.

4. Ironing with steam

The steam regulator (C) is used to adjust the amount of steam produced when ironing.

1.Make sure that there is water in the tank (J).

2.Adjust the temperature setting and then set the steam regulator according to the table below. Steam will automatically be produced:

Temperature Setting	Steam Regulator Setting
••• to “max”	2
••	1

9. Spray

This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles.

1.Do not use the spray function with silk as staining may occur.

2.Make sure that there is water in the tank (J).

3.When ironing, press the spray button (B) and water will spray out of the spray outlet (F) onto the garment.

10. After finishing each ironing session

1.Unplug the iron from the mains socket.

2.Set the steam regulator (C) to the «0» position.

3.Hold the iron with the point facing down and shake it gently until all the water has come out.

4.Set the iron aside in a vertical position to cool down.

5.Coil the power cable (L) loosely around the heel of the iron, before storing.

6.Store the iron in an upright position.

11. Multiple de-scaling system

This range of irons is equipped with the following descaling features “AntiCalc”.

A. self-clean

Each time you use the steam regulator (C), the “self-clean” system cleans the mechanism of any scale deposits.

Note: At a temperature setting of “•”, the soleplate is not hot enough to produce steam so the steam regulator should be set to the «0» position to avoid water dripping from the soleplate (I).

5. Ironing with shot of steam

This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles or to press in a sharp crease or pleat. It cannot be used on a synthetic setting for delicate items.

1.Set the temperature control (H) to the “•••” or “max” position.

2.Set the steam regulator (C) to the «2» position.

3.Press the shot of steam button (A) on the handle repeatedly at intervals of 5 seconds.

6. Extra steam.

To facilitate the ironing of very creased laundry or thick materials, the volume of steam can be increased briefly. To do this, set the temperature regulator to “max.”. Press and hold the steam regulator (C) for a maximum of 2 seconds.

B. calc’n clean

The “calc‘n clean” function helps to remove scale particles out of the steam chamber. Use this function approximately every 2 weeks, if the water in your area is very hard.

Fill the water tank, set the temperature dial (H) to the “max”. position and plug in the iron.

After the necessary warm-up period, unplug the iron and hold it over a sink. Take out the steam regulator (C) by turning it to the position “calc” while pressing it. Gently shake the iron. Boiling water and steam will come out, carrying scale or deposits that might be there. When the iron stops dripping, reassemble the steam regulator in reverse order and move it to the «0» position. Heat up the iron again until the remaining water has evaporated.

If the steam regulator needle is soiled, remove any deposits from the needle tip with vinegar and rinse off with clean water.

Tips to help you save energy

Steam production consumes the most energy. To help minimise the energy used, follow the advice below:

•Start by ironing the fabrics that require the lowest ironing temperature.

•Regulate the steam according to the selected ironing temperature.

•Only use steam if necessary. If possible, use the spray function instead.

•Try to Iron the fabrics while they are still damp and reduce the steam setting. Steam will be generated from the fabrics rather than the iron. If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing them, set the tumble drier to the ‘iron dry’ programme.

•Ifthefabricsaredampenough,turnoffthesteamregulator completely.

•Standtheironuprightduringpauses.Restingithorizontally with the steam regulator on generates wasted steam.