Bosch TDS4530 - Manual (Page 21)

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Trouble shooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Pilot light (11)
flashes
• Boiler and filter must be rinsed. • Rinse the filter and the boiler according
to the cleaning instructions in this
manual (see section E).
The steam generator
does not come on.
• There is a connection problem.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• Check the mains cable (6), the plug
and the socket.
• Set the main power button (12) to the
“I” position (illuminated in red).
The iron does not
heat up.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• The temperature is set to a low
position.
• Set the main power button (12) to the
“I” position (illuminated in red).
• Set the temperature to the desired
position.
The iron begins to
smoke when
switched on.
• During first use: certain
components on the appliance
have been lightly greased at the
factory and may produce a little
smoke when initially heated.
• During subsequent 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 flows through
the holes on the
soleplate.
• The steam function is being used
before it has reached the correct
temperature.
• The water is condensing inside
the pipes because steam is being
used for the first time or has not
been used for a long time.
• The steam generator contains too
much scale.
• Reduce the steam flow 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 Advanced” (E).
Dirt comes out
through the
soleplate.
• 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 distilled
or demineralised water. To prolong the
optimum steam function, 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.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the water.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
• The boiler is not switched on or
the water tank is empty.
• The steam regulation is set to the
minimum position.
• Set the main power button (12) to the
“I” position (illuminated in red), and/or
fill the water tank.
• Increase the steam flow (see section
B).
The ironed garment
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 ironed and clean the
soleplate with a damp cloth.
The soleplate turns
brown.
• This is a regular consequence of
continued use over a long period
of time.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
Problem Possible causes Solution
The appliance
makes a pumping
sound.
• Water is being pumped into the
steam tank.
• Water tank (1) is not correctly
inserted in the housing.
• The sound will not stop.
• This is normal.
• Adjust the water tank to fit correctly.
• 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 has been
activated for too long a period of
time, that is, it has been pressed
too frequently.
• Use the steam release button at
intervals. This improves the ironing
result as the textiles will be steamed,
dried and ironed properly.
Water spots 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 any water drops to dry
them.
Water spots appear
on the garment
during use of the
“PulseSteam”
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 “PulseSteam”
function for some time.
The hose gets hot
during use.
• This is normal. It is caused by the
steam passing through the hose
during steam ironing.
• Place the hose on the opposite side so
that you cannot touch the hose during
ironing.
Water leakage from
the boiler.
• Filter (4) located at the side of the
appliance is loose.
• Tighten up the filter.
The iron does not
stop steaming after
placing it on the pad
(2).
• “PulseSteam” function has been
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 an authorised technical service.
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