Bosch TDS2011 - Manual (Page 18)

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Problem Possible causes Solution
The iron begins to
smoke when switched
on.
• During irst use: Certain
components on the appliance have
been lightly greased at the factory
and may produce a little smoke
when initially heated.
• During later use: the soleplate may
be soiled.
• This is completely normal and will stop
after a short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to the
cleaning instructions in this manual.
Water lows through
the holes on the sole
plate.
• The steam function is being used
before it has reached temperature.
• The water is condensing inside the
pipes because steam is being used
for the irst time or has not been
used for a long time.
• The steam generator contains too
much scale.
• Reduce the steam low when ironing at
low temperatures.
• Point the iron away from the ironing area
and press the steam release button until
steam is produced.
• Clean the boiler as described in section
“Calc’n’Clean” (F).
Dirt comes out
through the sole
plate.
• There is a build-up 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.
• Set the main power switch (11) to the “I”
position and/or ill the water tank.
The ironed gar 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 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 with
intervals. This improves the ironing result
as the textiles will be dried and stay
smooth better.
Waterspots appear
on the garment during
ironing.
May be caused by steam condensed
on the ironing board.
Wipe the textile cover of the ironing board,
and iron the spots without steam to dry
them.
Water spots appear
on the garment during
use of the “Ultimate
steam” function
Water spots are caused by steam
condensation in the hose when
cooling down after use.
Water drops stop coming out of the
soleplate after using the “Ultimate steam”
function for some time.
The hose gets hot
during use.
This is normal. It is caused by the
steam passing throug the hose during
steam ironing.
Place the hose on the opposite side so that
you can not touch the hose during ironing
Water leakage from
the boiler
Drainage plug located at the bottom of
the appliance is loose.
Tighten up boiler drainage plug with a coin
The iron does not stop
steaming after placing
it on the pad.
“Pulse steam” function activated by
double click.
Just press the trigger once again and the
iron will stop steaming at once.
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.
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