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Thank you for buying the TDS12 steam iron concerning the use of the appliance by a from Bosch. person responsible for their safety. This iron is a compact steam generator. The • Children should be supervised to ensure that water is pumped into the steam chamber they do not play with the appliance. with pressure via a special pump. The steam • Remove the plug from the socket before filling...
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• Never fill beyond the level mark for selection button (4) and indicator lamps (5) maximum filling (12). showing the steam setting, according to the • Use only clean water from the tap without table below: mixing anything with it. The addition of other liquids, (unless recommended by Bosch) such as perfume, will damage the appliance.
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If the handle (1) is released: Steam • Steam generation will stop. setting steam off • The “ActiveControl Advanced” indicator lamp (3) will flash Indicator • The iron shuts off automatically. If the handle lamps is gripped again, the iron turns on. Green If the iron remains plugged in and is not used for several minutes: Steam can be generated by gripping the handle (1), or by pressing the steam activation button • After the handle (1) is touched or the steam (2*).
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Vertical steaming Temperature control Steam (15) setting setting This can be used to remove creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. •• Warning! ••• to “max” Do not iron clothing while it is being worn! Note: Once a steam ironing setting has Never spray or aim the steam at persons or been chosen using the temperature control animals! (15), steam generation may be delayed for...
Multiple descaling system (9) This should be carried out every 3 months. The descaling fluid (17) can be obtained from Depending on the model, this range of irons is our After-sales service or from our website.. equipped with the following de-scaling features “AntiCalc”. Accessory code Name of accessory (After-sales) (Online shop) 1. self-clean 311144 TDZ1101 The self-clean filter between the water tank and the pump prevents scale impairing the steam Follow the procedure described below: generation system and ensures the optimum a) Remove the plug from the socket, ensure that production of steam.
protector and press the rear of the protector recommended ironing temperature in the upward until you hear a click. To release the label on the garment. fabric protector, pull down on the clip at the rear • Regulate the steam according to the selected and remove the iron. ironing temperature, following the instructions in this manual. Iron at “eco” steam setting Cleaning (11) (see “setting the steam level” section). • Try to iron the fabrics while they are still damp Attention ! Risk of burns ! and reduce the steam setting. Steam will be Always unplug the appliance from the mains...
3. The temperature is too low. Anti-drip system is activated. compatible with the fabric. Spray does not work. 1. No water in the tank (11). 1. Fill the water tank (11). 2. Obstructed mechanism. 2. Contact the Technical Service. Smoke comes out This may be caused by the This is normal and will stop after a when connecting the lubrication of some of the internal few minutes. iron for the first time. parts. Deposits come out Traces of lime scale are coming Carry out a cleaning cycle (see through the holes in out of the steam chamber. “calc’n clean” section). the soleplate The appliance makes Water is being pumped into the This is normal. a pumping sound. steam chamber. If none of the above solves the problem, get in touch with an authorised technical service. You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.
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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 001 TDS12GB/02/12...