Using Your Iron
1. Your iron
A. Steam regulator /
pilot lamp
M. Auto shut-off
lamp (red)
*
K. Power
cable
I. Soleplate
E. Shot of steam
button
D. Spray outlet
C. Water inlet
G. Pump button
B. Spray button
H. Temperature
control
L. Pump lamp
(green)
J. Water
tank
F. Pointer
2. Filling the water tank
Set the steam regulator (A) to the «–» 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. Ironing without steam
This function enables the iron to be used for dry
ironing.
1. Set the steam regulator (A) to the “–” position.
2. Do not press the pump button (G)
3. Select an appropriate temperature for the type of material being
ironed.
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 (J).
3. When ironing, press the spray button (B) and water will spray out
of the spray outlet (D) 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. Open the water inlet (C) cover.
4. Hold the iron with the point facing down and shake it gently until
all the water has come out.
5. Set the iron aside in a vertical position to cool down.
6. Coil the power cable (K) loosely around the heel of the iron, before
storing.
7. Store the iron in an upright position.
10. Multiple de-scaling system
This range of irons is equipped with the following
de-scaling features “AntiCalc”.
A. self-clean
The self-clean valve between the water tank and the steam dispenser
has been designed to prevent scale impairing the steam function and
to ensure the optimum production of steam.
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.
a) Ensure that the iron is cooled down.
b) Set the temperature selector (H) to the “calc´n clean” position (below
“min”).
c) Fill up with tap water to the “max” level.
d) Plug in the iron and adjust the steam regulator (A) to the maximum
position (“+”).
e) Hold the iron over the sink or a container to collect the water.
f) Press the pump button (G) till the water container is empty, while
shaking gently. This could take several minutes.
g) Repeat the procedure till no scale particles are coming out of the
iron.
h) Adjust the temperature control (H) to the “max” position . The
iron will start steaming. Wait till all water inside the iron has been
evaporated.
i) Clean the base of the iron.
If the water in your region is very hard see the section on “Filling the
water tank”.
C. “Calc’n clean” with descaling liquid.
For deep descaling, use the descaling fluid supplied. This should be
carried out every 6 months. The descaling fluid can be obtained from
After-sales or the Bosch e Shop.
Accessory code
(After-sales)
Name of accessory
(Bosch eShop)
311144
TDZ1101
Follow the procedure described below:
a) Ensure that the iron has cooled down and that the water tank is
empty
b) Set the temperature control (H) to the “calc‘n clean” setting
c) Fill the water tank with tap water mixed with a measure (25 ml) of
the descaling fluid.
d) Plug in the iron and select the maximum steam setting (“+”).
e) Hold the iron over a sink or a container to collect the water.
f) Press the pump button (G) until the water tank is empty. This could
take several minutes.
g) Then follow the procedure described above in section “B. calc’n
clean” until particles no longer come out of the base of the iron.
D. anti-calc cartridge (model dependent)
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.
11. Anti-drip system
The irons in this range are 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.
Additional Features (Model Dependent)
Auto shut-off
Some irons in this range are equipped with an auto-shut off
system.
The “secure” auto shut-off function switches 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 red lamp (M) on the top of the handle 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.
4. The green pilot lamp (L) on the handle will stay lit while the pump
button (G) is pressed. If you press it when the water tank is empty,
you will hear a distinctive sound of the pump operating dry.
Note:
At a temperature setting of “•”, the soleplate is not hot enough
to produce steam so the steam regulator should be set to the “–”
position to avoid water dripping from the soleplate (I).
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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 (A) to the «+» position.
3. Press the shot of steam (E) 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 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 (A) to the «+» position.
3. Hold the iron in an upright position 10-20 cm away from the garment
being steamed.
4. Press the pump button (G) continuously, and the shot of steam
button (E) on the handle at intervals of 5 seconds. However, after
4 jets of steam, wait for 10 seconds to allow for continued steam
production.
10-20 cm
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 (F) on the iron:
Fabric
Temperature Setting
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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 on the steam regulator (A) 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.
5. If your iron has a red lamp on the top of the handle (M) and it is
flashing, the auto shut-off 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 (J).
2. Adjust the temperature setting and then set the steam regulator
according to the table below. Turning the control knob to the left
produces minimum steam flow, maximum steam flow can be
achieved by turning it to the right.
Temperature Setting
Steam Regulator Setting
••• to “max”
+
••
–
3.
Once a steam ironing setting has been chosen using the temperature
control (H), the iron must be allowed to reach the selected
temperature (the red indicator light “A” will go out), before the pump
button (G) is pressed. Otherwise, water may drip from the iron as
the temperature will not be high enough to produce any steam.
(*) Model dependent
