Bosch TDA56, sensixx B4 eco Operating Instructions Manual

005 TDA56..GB ECO/09/12

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Operating instructions

Solving Minor Problems Yourself

Thank you for buying the TDA56 eco steam iron from Bosch.
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.

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 instructions

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

• Remove the plug from the socket before filling the
appliance with water or before pouring out the
remaining water after use.

• 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 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.

• 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 qualifi ed personnel from an Authori sed
Technical Service Centre.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.

• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling
down.

•

CAUTION. Hot surface.

Surface is liable to get hot during use.

Environmental Care

This iron has been redesigned according to ecological criteria,
related to the sustainable development, analyzing its whole
lifecycle - from material selection to its later reusing or recycling

- evaluating the improvement possibilities, from a technical,
economical and environmental point of view.

Green Technology inside:

Energy saving “e” setting:
24 % energy saving*
100% recycled material was used for user manual and cardboard
100% of packaging, filling cup and user manual can be recycled
80% of the appliance can be recycled
*in comparison to the maximum steam setting of a regular 2400
Watt max Bosch iron
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 2012/19/EU concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).

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

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 (D) with tap water

3. Plug the appliance into the mains and set the temperature

control (H) to the “•••” position by lining it up with the pointer
(G) on the iron.

4. When the iron has reached the correct temperature (the pilot

lamp “I” will go out), set the steam regulator (A) to the maximum
position .

5. Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press the shot of steam

button (L). Any residue should come out of the soleplate (E).
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

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.).

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.

• Regu la te the ste am accordi ng to the selec ted ironin g
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.

• If the fabrics are damp enough, turn off the steam regulator
completely.

• Stand the iron upright during pauses. Resting it horizontally
with the steam regulator on generates wasted steam.

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.

You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch

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Problem Possible Causes Solution

Iron does not
work or is not
heating up

Temperature control (H) set to
minimum

Turn the temperature
control to the desired
position

Connection problems Check that the plug is

inserted into the mains
socket correctly

The automatic shut-off system
has been activated (*)

Move the iron gently from
side to side to re-start it

Iron is not
steaming

There is no water in the tank (D) Fill the water tank
The steam regulator (A) is in

the

position

Set the steam regulator to
the relevant position

Water is dripping
from the holes in
the soleplate

Temperature control (H)
setting is too low.

Set the temperature control
within the steam area
(between the “••” and
“max”) or turn the steam
regulator (A) to

Steam regulator (A) is set too
high in conjunction with a low
temperature.

Turn the steam regulator to
a lower setting.

You have pressed the shot of
steam button (L) repeatedly
without waiting for 5 seconds
between each press

Wait 5 seconds between
each press of the jet of
steam button

Water has been left in the tank
(D) when the sole plate was
cold, with the steam regulator
(A) set at

or

Always empty the tank
after ironing and set the
steam regulator to

after
ironing and when filling the
tank

Distilled water has not been
used (see “Filling the water
tank” section) or other
products such as fragrant
water have been added to
the tank

Mix distilled water with
tap water as directed in
the “Filling the water tank”
section and never add any
other products to the water
tank

Spray does
not work.

No water in the tank. Add water to the water

tank.

Obstructed mechanism. Contact an Authorised

Technical Service Centre.

The iron
begins to
smoke when
switched on.

During first use: Certain
components on the appliance
have been lightly greased at
the factory and may produce
a little smoke when initially
heated.

This is completely normal
and will stop after a short
while.

Deposits
come out
through the
holes in the
soleplate

Traces of lime scale are
coming out of the steam
chamber

Carry out a cleaning cycle
(see “self cleaning” section)

Flashing lamp
on top of
handle

Auto-shut off has been
activated.

Move the iron gently
fromside to side to re-start
it. The lamp will then flash
once before it re-heats

Using Your Iron

1 Your iron

max.

L. Shot of steam

K. Auto shut off
indicator lamp

J. Power cable

I. Pilot light

G. Pointer

F. Max. Water level

D. Water tank

C. Spray
outlet

B. Water
tank cover

A. Steam
regulator

E. Soleplate

N. Beaker

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M. Spray button

H. Temperature
control

O. "Clean" button *
(* model dependent)

2 Filling the water tank

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unplug the iron from the mains!

1. Place the iron at an angle of 45° with the point facing upwards.

2. Fill the water tank (D) via the water tank inlet but never above
the “max” mark (F).

Use only clean water from the tap without mixing anything with
it. The addition of other liquids, such as perfume, will damage
the appliance.

Any damage caused by the use of the aforementioned
products, will make the guarantee void.

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, 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.

45º

8 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 (D).

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

9 After finishing each ironing session

1. Unplug the iron from the mains socket.

2. Set the steam regulator (A) to the “

” position.

3. Slide open the water tank cover (B).

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

5. lf the iron is only slightly soiled, pull out the plug and allow the
soleplate to cool down. Wipe the housing and the soleplate
with a damp cloth only.

lf synt hetic cloth melts due to too high tem peratur e on

the soleplate, switch off the steam and rub off the residue
immediately with a thickly folded, dry cotton cloth..

6. Coil the power cable (J) loosely around the heel of the iron,
before storing.

7. Store the iron in an upright position.

10 Anti-drip system “Drip Stop”

This iron is equipped with an anti-drip system.
This will automatically stop the iron producing steam when the
selected temperature setting is too low to prevent water from
dripping out of the soleplate. You may hear a clicking sound when
this system is in operation.

11 Auto shut-off “secure”

This iron is equipped with an auto-shut off system.
The “secure” auto shut-off func tion swit che s off the iron
automatically when it is not being used, thus helping to prevent
accidents and saving energy. When the appliance is first plugged
in, this function will be inactive for the first 2 minutes to allow it to
reach the set temperature.
If during ironing, the iron is not moved for a certain length of time,
the iron will automatically switch off.
The length of time will depend on the position the iron has been
left in:
Horizontally (flat) or on its side: 30 seconds
Vertically (upright): 8 minutes

The pilot light on the top of the handle (K) will flash when auto
shut-off has been activated. To switch the iron back on, move it
gently from side to side. The light will stop flashing.

12 Multiple de-scaling system

This iron is equipped with the following de-scaling
features “AntiCalc”.
A. self-clean

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

B. Calc’nclean

(model dependent)
The “calc’nclean” 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.

1. Unplug the iron from the mains socket, set the steam regulator
(A) to the

position and fill the water tank (D) with water.

2. Set the temperature selector to the “max” position and plug in
the iron.

3. After the necessary warm-up period, the pilot light (I) goes out.

Then, unplug the iron (very important!).

4. Hold the iron over a sink. Press the “clean” button (O) until
approximately one third of the water capacity of the tank is
evaporated. Boiling water and steam will come out, carrying
scale or deposits that might be there.

5. Release the “clean” button, and gently shake the iron for some
seconds.

6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 three times until the tank is empty.
Then plug the iron in and heat it up again until the remaining
water has evaporated.

7. Unplug the iron and let the soleplate (E) cool down. Wipe the
soleplate with a damp cotton cloth only.

C. anti-calc cartridge

The anti-calc cartridge has been designed to reduce the build-up of
scale produced during steam ironing, helping to extend the useful life
of your iron. Nevertheless, the “anti-calc” cartridge cannot remove
all of the scale that is produced naturally over time.

13 Self Cleaning

The self clean function helps remove lime scale that has
built up around the steam valve.

This should be performed once every 3 or 4 uses.

1. When the iron is cold, slide the steam regulator (A) between the

“ ” and positions in quick succession about 3 or 4 times to

help loosen any lime scale and clean the valve inside.

2. Heat up the iron. Before starting ironing, hold the iron horizontally
over a sink and press the jet of steam button (L) 3 or 4 times.
This will help force out any lime scale and dirt deposits through
the holes in the soleplate (E).

Fabric protection soleplate cover “Protect”

(Model dependent)

The fabric protector is used for steam-ironing delicate garments
at maximum temperature without damaging them. Use of the
protector also does away with the need for a cloth to prevent
shine on dark materials.
It is advisable to first iron a small section on the inside of the
garment to see if it is suitable.
To attach the fabric protection soleplate cover to the iron, place
the tip of the iron into the end of the fabric protector and press
the rear of the protector upward until you hear a click. To release
the fabric protector, pull down on the clip at the rear and remove
the iron.

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The protective cover can be purchased from After-sales or the
Bosch online shop.

Accessory code

(After-sales)

Name of accessory:

Protect cover soleplate

(online shop)

464851 TDZ1510

Cleaning and Maintenance

Attention ! Risk of burns !

For general cleaning, follow the information below:

Problem Solution

Dirty/lightly marked iron
body or soleplate

Clean the body of iron or soleplate with a damp
cloth then dry it.

Mark develops on
soleplate during use

Set the iron to its maximum temperature
setting. Rub the iron a few times over with a dry
cotton cloth folded several times.

Heavily stained soleplate While the iron is cold, iron a linen cloth 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.

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.

Steam setting

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Temperature

Setting

Recommended Steam

Regulator Setting

••• to “max”

e and

••

e

*in comparison to the maximum steam setting of a
regular 2400 Watt max Bosch iron.

Note: At a temperature setting of “•”, the water is not hot enough
to produce steam so the steam regulator should be set to the

“ ”

position to avoid water dripping from the soleplate (E).
Tip: for better ironing results, iron the last strokes without steam
to dry the garment.

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. Press the jet of steam (L) button on the handle repeatedly at

intervals of 5 seconds.

6 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 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 (F).

2. Set te temperature control (H) to the “···” or “max” 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 (L) on the handle at intervals of

5 seconds, however, after 4 jets of steam, wait for 10seconds
to allow for continued steam production.

7 Ironing without steam

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

1. Set the steam regulator (A) to the

“ ” 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 (E).

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 •••

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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. For silk, woollen or synthetic materials iron the reverse side
of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray
function to prevent stains.

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

5. The pilot lamp (I) 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.

6. If the lamp on the top of the handle (K) is flashing, the auto shut­off has activated. Gently move the iron side to side to restart it.

4 Ironing with steam

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

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

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

3. The “e” steam setting (energy saving “e” setting: 24%
energy saving*) can be used for most fabrics. The
steam setting should only be used on thick fabrics where
there are still wrinkles.