Getting Started - Bosch TDS2021GB Operating Instructions Manual

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need, e.g. replacing a faulty mains cable, must
only be carried out by qualified personnel from
an Authorised Technical Service Centre.
Important :
• This appliance reaches high temperatures and
produces steam during use, this could cause
scalds or burns in case of improper use.
• Never aim the steam at people or animals.
• Do not allow the power cable to come into
contact with the soleplate when it is hot.

Getting started

1. Remove any label or protective covering from
the soleplate.
2. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid,
stable surface. You may remove the iron pad
from the appliance and place the iron on it on
another solid, stable, horizontal surface.
3. Fill the water tank, making sure not to pass
the level mark.
4. Unwind the mains cable (6) fully and plug it
into an earthed socket.
5. Set the main power button (12) to the "I"
position.
6. The "Steam ready" indicator lamp (9) will light
up after several minutes, indicating that the
appliance is ready to use.
When using the steam generator for the
first time, or when using it straight after
"Calc'nclean", the steam generator will take
slightly longer to heat up.
7. This appliance has a built-in water level
sensor. The "refill water tank" indicator (11)
will light when the water tank is empty.
* model dependent

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Important:
• Normal tap water can be used.
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.
You can inquire about the water hardness
with your local water supplier.
• The water tank can be filled at any time while
using the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the
water tank and the boiler, do not put perfume,
vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or
any other type of chemical product into the
water tank.
Any damage caused by the use of the
aforementioned products, will make the
guarantee void.
• The iron is not designed to rest on its heal.
Please always position it horizontally on the
iron pad (2).
• The iron pad can be placed into the specially
designed recess on
somewhere suitable alongside the ironing
area.
Never rest the iron on the appliance
without the iron pad!.
• During its first use the iron may produce
certain vapours and odours, along with white
particles on the soleplate, this is normal and it
will stop after a few minutes
• While the steam release button is pressed, the
water tank may produce a pumping sound,
this is normal, indicating that water is being
pumped to the steam tank.
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