User manual BOSCH TDA2601GB

[. . . ] section) During first use: Certain components on the appliance have been lightly greased at the factory and may produce a little smoke when initially heated. Auto-shut off has been activated. Customer Service Great Britain Bosch Customer Service Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Milton Keynes MK12 5PT UK +44 (0)844 892 8923 IRL +353 (0)1450 2655 www. bosch-home. co. uk 003 TDS26. . GB/01/12 This is completely normal and will stop after a short while. Operating instructions Flashing lamp on top of handle (*) Move the iron gently fromside to side to re-start it. The lamp will then flash once before it re-heats. (*) Model dependent You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch Thank you for buying the TDA26 steam iron from Bosch. These instructions contain valuable information about the unique features of this iron and some hints to make ironing easier for you. [. . . ] • The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains. • Unplug the appliance from the mains supply after each use, or if a fault is suspected. • The electrical plug must not be removed from the socket by pulling the cable. • Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc. ) • With the aim of avoiding dangerous situations, any work or repair that the appliance may need, e. g. replacing a faulty mains cable, must only be carried out by qualified personnel from an Authorised Technical Service Centre. Environmental Care This iron has been designed according to ecological criteria related to sustainable development; analysing its whole lifecycle, from material selection to its later reuse or recycling; evaluating the improvement possibilities from a technical, ecological and environmental point of view. Before throwing a used appliance away, you should make it noticeably inoperable e. g. cut off the mains lead and be certain to dispose of it in accordance with current laws and regulations. Your retailer, town council or local council can give you detailed information about these. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Heavily stained soleplate DO NOT de-scale or clean the water tank with cleaning products or solvents, as these could cause the iron to drip when using the steam function. DO NOT use a “professional steam cleaner” for cleaning the appliance. DO NOT use sharp objects or abrasive products to clean the soleplate or any other part of the appliance. To keep the soleplate in good condition, do not allow it to come into contact with metal objects. Using Your Iron 1. Your iron 3. Setting the temperature The temperature control (I) adjusts the temperature of the soleplate (G). 1. Check the temperature instructions shown on the care label of the garment you are ironing and set the temperature control (I) to the corresponding position by lining it up with the temperature control pointer (H) on the iron: Fabric Synthetics Silk - Wool Cotton - Linen Temperature Setting • •• ••• Temperature Setting ••• to “max” •• Steam Regulator Setting 2 1 3. You can get extra steam by pressing and holding the steam regulator (A) for a maximum of 2 seconds. 2. Filling the water tank Set the steam regulator (A) to the “0” position (no steam) by lining it up with the pointer (B) on the iron and unplug the iron from the mains!1. Place the iron at an angle of 45° with the point facing upwards. 2. Fill the water tank (E) via the water tank inlet (C) but never above the “max” mark (F) using the beaker * (N). 2. If you are unsure what type of material the garment is made from, start ironing on the lowest temperature setting and increase accordingly. If the garment is made from mixed fabrics, set the temperature for the most delicate material. 3. For silk, woollen or synthetic materials iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. 4. Sort your garments based on their care labels, always starting with those that have to be ironed at the lowest temperature. [. . . ] If during ironing, the iron is not moved for a certain length of time, the iron will automatically switch off. The length of time will depend on the position the iron has been left in: Horizontally (flat) or on its side: Vertically (upright): 30 seconds 8 minutes The pilot light on the top of the handle (K) will flash when auto shut-off has been activated. Tips to help you save energy Steam production consumes the most energy. To help minimise the energy used, follow the advice below: • Start by ironing the fabrics that require the lowest ironing temperature. [. . . ]