Bosch TDS2561GB Operating Instructions

Trouble shooting

Problem Possible causes
The steam • There is a connection problem.
generator does not
come on.
• The steam tank and/or main
power button is not switched on.
The iron does not • The main power button is not
heat up. switched on.
• The temperature control knob is
set to the "min" position.
The iron begins • During first use: Certain
to smoke when components on the appliance
switched on. have been lightly greased at the
factory and may produce a little
smoke when initially heated.
• During later use: the sole plate
may be soiled.
Water flows • The steam function is being
through the holes used before it has reached
on the sole plate. 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.
Dirt comes out • There is a build-up of scale or
through the sole minerals in the steam tank.
plate.
• Chemical products or additives
have been used.
The iron does • The boiler is not switched on or
not produce any the water tank is empty.
steam. • The water tank is not fitted onto
the steam tank correctly.
• The steam regulator is set to the
minimum position.
The ironed • The selected temperature is
garment turns dark too high and has damaged the
and/or sticks to the garment.
soleplate.
The sole plate • This is a regular consequence of
turns brown. usage.
The appliance • Water is being pumped into the
makes a pumping steam tank.
sound. • The sound will not stop.
Loss of pressure Steam release button activated
during ironing. during a long period of time.
Water leakage from Drainage plug located at the
the boiler bottom of the appliance is loose.
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.
Introduction
Thank you for buying the B25L professional steam station, the new
steam-ironing system from Bosch. Please read these instructions for
use. They contain valuable information about the unique features of this
system and some hints to make ironing easier for you.
This powerful system produces non-stop steam for an ideal ironing
performance. It has a large detachable water tank that can be refilled
at any time without switching off the system.
We hope that you enjoy ironing with this steam station.
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance
and save them for future reference.
Open out the first page of the booklet, this will help you to understand
how the appliance works.
This appliance complies with international safety standards.
Warning:
¡The housing with the internal steam generator can get very
hot !
Solution
• Check the mains cable, the plug
and the socket.
• Press the button for main power
(5) ON.
• Press the main power button (5)
ON.
• Set the temperature control knob
(11) to the desired position.
• This is completely normal and will
stop after a short while.
• Clean the sole plate (14)
according to the cleaning
instructions in this manual.
• Reduce the steam flow when
ironing at low temperatures (With
the steam control 3).
• Point the iron away from the
ironing area and press the steam
release button (12) until steam is
produced.
• Use tap water mixed 50% with
distilled or demineralised water.
• Clean the sole plate with a damp
cloth.
• Never add products to the boiler
water.
• Set the switch (5) to the ON
position and/or fill the water tank.
• Fit the water tank back onto the
steam tank correctly.
• Increase the steam flow by
turning the steam control (3) to a
higher setting.
• Select a suitable temperature
for the material being ironed and
clean the sole plate with a damp
cloth.
• Clean the sole plate regularly
with a damp cloth.
• This is normal.
• If the sound will not stop, do not
use the steam generator and
contact an authorised technical
service centre.
Use the steam release button (12)
with intervals. This improves the
ironing result as the textiles will be
dried and stay smooth better.
Tighten up boiler drainage plug
with a coin

General safety instructions

• Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that the
voltage corresponds to that stated on the characteristics plate.
This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket. If using
an extension cable, make sure that it has a 10 A bipolar socket with
an earth connection.
• This appliance must only be used for the purposes for which it was
designed, i.e. as an iron. Any other use will be considered improper
and consequently dangerous. The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for any damage arising from misuse or improper use.
• The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by tugging
on the cable.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain,
sun, frost, etc.).
• Do not leave the iron unattended while it is plugged in.
• The mains cable on this appliance must not be replaced by the user.
If the cable becomes damaged or needs to be replaced, this must
only be done at an authorised Technical Service Centre.
• Never immerse the iron or steam tank in water or any other liquid.
• The appliance must never be placed under the tap to fill it with water.
• Keep the appliance out of children's reach. This appliance is not
intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• This appliance reaches high temperatures and produces steam
during use, this could cause scalds or burns.
• 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.
• Never aim the steam at people or animals.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a stable surface, when
placed on its support, make sure that the surface on which the
support stands is stable.
• Do not use the iron if it has been dropped, shows visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking water. It will have to be checked by an
authorised Technical Service Centre before it can be used again.
• Do not allow the cord to come into contact with the soleplate when
it is hot.
After Sales Service
Great Britain
BSH Appliance Care
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Milton Keynes
MK12 5ZR
+44 (0)8705 678910
www.boschappliances.co.uk
002 TDS25..GB-1B/10/09
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Operating instructions
• The iron pad (2) can be placed into the specially designed recess
on the appliance or somewhere suitable alongside the ironing area.
Never rest the iron on the appliance without the iron pad!.
• Be aware that the system can keep on steaming a short additional
time after releasing the steam trigger. This is a normal function.
Description
1. Removable water tank
2. Removable iron pad
3. Variable steam control
4. Steam hose
5. Illuminated main power On/Off button
6. "Steam ready" pilot light
7. "Water empty" pilot light
8. Housing with internal steam generator
9. Mains plug
10. Mains cable with storage facility
11. Temperature dial
12. Steam release button
13. Iron pilot light
14. Soleplate
15. Cord clip
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