Bosch TDS 3530 - Manual (Page 15)

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Problem Possible causes Solution
Dirt comes out
through the sole
plate.
• There is a buildbup of scale or minerals in
the steam tank.
• Chemical products or additives have been
used.
• Use tap water mixed 50% with dis tilled
or demineralised water. If the tap water
in your district is very hard, mix tap
water with distilled water 1:2.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler
water.
The iron does
not produce any
steam.
• The boiler is not switched on or the water
tank is empty.
• The water tank is not fitted onto the
housing correctly.
• The steam regulator is set to the minimum
position.
• Set the main power button (8) to the
“I” position and/or fill the water tank.
• Fit the water tank back onto the houb
sing correctly (you will hear a click).
• Increase the steam flow by turning the
steam control (5).
The ironed garb
ment turns dark
and/or sticks to the
soleplate.
• The selected temperature is too high and
has damaged the garment.
• Select a suitable temperature for the
material being and clean the sole
plate with a damp cloth.
The soleplate turns
brown.
• This is a regular consequence of usage. • Clean the soleplate regularly with a
damp cloth.
The iron does not
stop steaming after
placing it on the pad.
• “Intelligent steam” function activated. • Just press the trigger once again and
the iron will stop steaming at once.
The appliance
makes a pumping
sound.
• Water is being pumped into the steam tank.
• The sound will not stop.
• This is normal.
• If the sound will not stop, do not use
the steam generator and contact an
authorised technical service centre.
Loss of pressure
during ironing.
Steam release button activated during a
long period of time.
Use the steam release button (15) with
intervals. This improves the ironing
result as the textiles will be dried and
stay smooth better.
Water leakage from
the boiler
Drainage plug located at the bottom of the
appliance is loose.
Tighten up boiler drainage plug with a
coin
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.
Advice on disposal
Our goods come in optimised packaging. This
basically consists in using nonbcontaminating
materials which should be handed over to the local
waste disposal service as secondary raw materials.
Your local town council can give you information
about how to dispose of obsolete appliances.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European Directive
2002//EG
concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic
equipment s WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for
the return and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.