004 TDA23..GB/07/12
Customer Service
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
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
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.
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 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 qualified personnel from an Authorised
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.
• 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 0.27
Ω
. 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.)
Solving Minor Problems Yourself
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
Iron is not
steaming
There is no water
in the tank
Fill the water tank
The steam regulator
(C) is in the “0”
position
Set the steam
regulator to the
corresponding
position
Water is
dripping
from the
holes in the
soleplate
The temperature
control (H) is set too
low for the iron to
produce steam.
Set the temperature
control within the
steam “ ” area,
between “••” and
“max” or turn the
steam regulator (C)
to “0”
You have pressed the
shot of steam button
(A) 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 (J) when
the soleplate was
cold, with the steam
regulator (C) in 1 or 2
position
Always empty the
tank after ironing
and set the steam
regulator to “0” after
ironing and when
filling the tank
Deposits
come out
through the
holes in the
soleplate
Traces of lime scale
from the steam
chamber
Carry out a cleaning
cycle - see “Multiple
de-scaling system”
section of the
instructions for use
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch
Operating instructions
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