TDA503011P - Iron BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steam iron
Brand	Bosch
Model	TDA503011P
Dimensions (L x W x H)	30 x 12 x 15 cm
Weight	1.5 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power	2400 W
Water tank capacity	300 ml
Soleplate type	Ceramic soleplate
Main functions	Continuous steam, steam shot, anti-drip function, anti-calc system, automatic shut-off
Temperature adjustment	Adjustable thermostat
Cord length	2.5 m
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth, descale regularly with the anti-calc system
Safety	Automatic shut-off in vertical position, swivel cord
Spare parts and repairability	Water tank, soleplate, control buttons available from after-sales service
General information	Bosch steam iron, suitable for all types of fabric, domestic use

Frequently Asked Questions - TDA503011P BOSCH

How to descale my Bosch TDA503011P iron?

Use the integrated anti-calc function: fill the water tank, set the steam to maximum and press the descaling button until water flows out. Repeat if necessary.

What to do if steam does not come out?

Check that the tank is filled, the temperature is set to the steam zone and the iron is not in automatic shut-off mode. Wait a few moments after increasing the temperature.

Why does my iron leave marks on clothes?

This may be due to a dirty soleplate or limescale build-up. Clean the soleplate with a soft cloth and descale. Use demineralized water if the water is hard.

How to activate automatic shut-off?

Automatic shut-off is activated by default. The iron turns off after 8 minutes in vertical position or 30 seconds in horizontal position. To reactivate, gently shake the iron.

What is the power of my Bosch TDA503011P iron?

The power is 2400 W, allowing fast heat-up and continuous steam production.

Can I use tap water?

Yes, but if the water is very hard, mix it with demineralized water to reduce deposits. The integrated anti-calc system helps protect the iron.

How to clean the ceramic soleplate?

Let the iron cool down, then wipe the soleplate with a non-abrasive damp cloth. Do not use chemicals or metal sponges.

My iron no longer heats up, what to do?

Check the electrical outlet and cord. Make sure the thermostat is not on the minimum setting. If the problem persists, contact Bosch after-sales service.

Can I use my Bosch iron for vertical steaming?

Yes, the iron has a vertical steam shot function ideal for de-wrinkling hanging clothes or curtains.

How to safely store my iron?

After use, turn off the iron, place it vertically on its heel and let it cool. Empty the water tank to avoid leaks.

USER MANUAL TDA503011P BOSCH

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Sensixx'x DA50

BOSCH

Index

DEUTSCH6
ENGLISH12
FRANÇAISE	18
ITALIANO	24
NEDERLANDS	30
DANSK	36
NORSK	42
SVENSKA	48
SUOMI	54
ESPAÑOL	60
PORTUGUÊS	66
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ	72
TÜRKÇE	78
POLSKI	84
MAGYAR90
ΥΚΡΑΪΗСЬКА	96
PYССКИЙ	102
ROMÂN108
العربيya	119
ҚАЗАҚ	120

Thank you for buying the Sensixx'x DA50 steam iron from Bosch.

Carefully read through the operating instructions for the appliance and safeguard them for future reference.

You can download this manual from the local homepages of Bosch.

Open the leaflet sides

General safety instructions

☐ The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains. ☐ Remove the plug from the socket before filling the appliance with water or before pouring out the remaining water after use. ☐ The appliance must be used and placed on a stable surface. ☐ When placed on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. ☐ The iron should not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking water. It must be checked by an authorized Technical Service Centre before it can be used again. ☐ 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. ☐ This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. ☐ Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down. CAUTION. Hot surface. Surface is liable to get hot during use.

Important notices

• This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use and must not be used for industrial purposes.
• This appliance must be used only 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.
• This appliance reaches high temperatures and produces steam during use, this could cause scalds or burns in case of improper use.
• Do not touch the soleplate! Hold the iron by its handle.
• Do not leave the supply cord hanging over the table or ironing board, to prevent the appliance from falling.
• Do not iron clothing while it is being worn!
• Never spray or aim the steam at persons or animals!
• Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with sharp edges or with the soleplate when it is hot.
• Never rest the iron in a horizontal position when the soleplate is hot. Rest it on its heel.
• Do not touch the appliance with wet hands when in operation.
• This appliance is to be connected and used in accordance with the information stated on its characteristics plate.
• This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket. If it is absolutely necessary to use an extension cable, make sure that it is suitable for 16A and has a socket with an earth connection.
• The appliance must never be placed directly under the tap to fill the water tank.
• 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.
• Never immerse the iron in water or any other fluid.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.).

Advice on disposal

Our goods come in optimized packaging. This basically consists in using non-contaminating materials which should be handed over to the local waste disposal service as secondary raw materials. Your local town council can give you information about how to dispose of obsolete appliances.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU 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.

Description

1. Spray button
2. Shot of steam button
3. Steam regulator
4. Water inlet
5. Water inlet lid
6. Spray nozzle
7. Soleplate
8. Level mark for maximum filling
9. Temperature index
10. "clean" button
11. Water tank
12. Temperature control
13. Pilot light
14. Power cord
15. "auto off" indicator light *
16. "TextileProtect" fabric protector *
17. Descaling liquid *
18. "StoreProtect" accessory *

Before using your appliance for the first time

Remove any label or protective cover from the soleplate (7).

During its first use, the iron may produce certain vapors and odors that will disappear after a few minutes.

Using your appliance

1. Filling the water tank

↑ See the leaflet sides

This appliance has been designed to use normal tap water.

• The addition of other liquids (unless recommended by Bosch), such as perfume, will damage the appliance.
• Do not use condensation water from tumble dryers, air conditioning systems, or similar.

Any damage caused by the use of the aforementioned products will make the guarantee void.

Set the steam regulator (3) to the ✿ position and unplug the iron from the mains!

1. Open the water inlet lid (5).
2. Fill the water tank (11). Never fill beyond the level mark for maximum filling (8).
3. Close the water inlet lid.

Tip: To prolong the optimum steam function, you may 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.

2. Setting the temperature

↑ See the leaflet sides

The temperature control (12) adjusts the temperature of the soleplate (7).

Set the temperature control to the corresponding position by lining it up with the temperature index (9) on the iron.

Temperature Suitable for:

• Synthetics
• Silk – Wool ●●● Cotton max Linen

The light (13) switches on while the appliance is heating up and switches off as soon as the set temperature is reached. If the temperature of the hot iron drops, you can continue ironing while the iron heats up again to the set temperature.

3. Ironing with steam

↑ See the leaflet sides

The steam regulator (3) is used to adjust the amount of steam produced when ironing.

Temperature control (12)

Recommended position of the steam regulator (3) *

1 2 3 max

• eco • max

1 2 3 max

• eco • max

For better ironing results, iron the last strokes without steam to dry the garment.

4. Shot of steam

↑ See the leaflet sides

This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles or to press in a sharp crease or pleat.

1. Set the temperature control (12) to "max".
2. Press the shot of steam button ⚙ (2) repeatedly with intervals of at least 5 seconds.

5. Vertical steam

↑ See the leaflet sides

This can be used to remove creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.

1. Set the temperature control (12) to "max".
2. Hang article of clothing on a clothes hanger.
3. Operate the iron in a vertical position at a distance of 10 cm / 4 in, and press the shot of steam button ⚙ (2) repeatedly with pauses of at least 5 seconds.

6. Ironing without steam

↑ See the leaflet sides

This enables the iron to be used for dry ironing.

Set steam regulator (3) to the ✗ position.

7. Drip protection *

↑ See the leaflet sides

If the temperature is set too low, the steam is automatically switched off to avoid dripping. There may be an audible click when this occurs.

8. Spray

↑ See the leaflet sides

This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles.

Do not use the spray function with silk.

9. "secure" auto shut-off function *

↑ See the leaflet sides

The “secure” auto shut-off function switches off the iron when it is left unattended, thus increasing security and saving energy.

If your iron is equipped with the “secure” function, you can find the text “auto off” on the handle.

1. Plug in the iron.
2. Initial heating up process: this function will be inactive for the first two minutes in order to give the appliance time to reach the set temperature.
3. The safety circuit will switch the appliance off automatically and the indicator light (15*) will start flashing in the following cases: a) If the iron is not moved for 30 seconds while resting on its soleplate or on its side. b) If the iron is not moved for 8 minutes while in the upright position.
4. To reconnect the iron, just move it about gently.

10. After ironing

↑ See the leaflet sides

1. Switch the steam regulator (3) from to "max" and back again several times (self-cleaning).
2. Empty the tank. Hold the iron with the point down and shake lightly.
3. Store standing on the rear, not on the base.
4. Do not wrap the power cord (14) too tight!

Tips to help you save energy

Steam production consumes the most energy. To help minimise the energy used, follow the advice below:

1. Start by ironing the fabrics that require the lowest ironing temperature. Check the recommended ironing temperature in the label on the garment.
2. Regulate the steam according to the selected ironing temperature, following the instructions in this manual. 3 Only use steam if necessary. If possible, use the spray function instead.

Try to iron the fabrics while they are still damp and reduce the steam setting. Steam will be generated from the fabrics rather than the iron.

If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing them, set the tumble drier on the ‘iron dry’ program.

1. If the fabrics are damp enough, turn off the steam regulator (3) completely.
2. Stand the iron upright during pauses. Resting it horizontally with the steam regulator on generates wasted steam.

Cleaning & Maintenance

↑ See the leaflet sides

Attention! Risk of burns! Always unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it.

1. If the iron is only slightly soiled, pull out the plug and allow the soleplate (7) to cool down. Wipe the housing and the soleplate with a damp cotton cloth only.
2. If the cloth is synthetic, it may melt due to the high temperature on the soleplate, switch off the steam and rub off any residue immediately with a thickly folded, damp cotton cloth.
3. To keep the soleplate smooth, avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never use a scouring pad or chemicals to clean the soleplate.

Multiple descaling system

See the leaflet sides

A self-clean

Each time you use the steam regulator (3), the "self-clean" system cleans the mechanism of scale deposits.

B Calc'nClean

The "Calc'nClean" function helps to remove scale particles out of the steam chamber. Use this function approximately every 2 weeks if the water in your area is very hard.

1. Unplug the iron from the mains socket, set the steam regulator (3) to the ⚙ position and fill the water tank (11) with water. 2. Set the temperature control (12) to the "max" position and plug in the iron. 3. After the necessary warm-up period, the light (13) goes out. Then, unplug the iron (very important!). 4. Set steam regulator to the "max" position. 5. Hold the iron over a sink. Press the "clean" button (10) and shake the iron until approximately one third of the water capacity of the tank is evaporated. Boiling water and steam will come out, carrying scale or deposits that might be there. 6. Release the "clean" button, and gently shake the iron for some seconds. 7. Repeat the steps 5 and 6 three times until the tank is empty. 8. Then plug the iron in and heat it up again until the remaining water has evaporated. Push the "clean" button a few times more to clean the valve. 9. Unplug the iron and let the soleplate (7) cool down. Wipe the soleplate with a damp cotton cloth only.

C "Calc'nClean" with descaling liquid *

For deep descaling, it is recommended to use the descaling liquid especially developed by Bosch. This procedure should be carried out every 3 months.

1. Fill the water tank (11) with tap water mixed with a measure (25 ml) of the descaling liquid (17 *).
2. Then follow the procedure described above in section "Calc'nClean" (steps 2 to 9).

The descaling liquid may be purchased from our after-sales service or specialist shops.

Name of accessory: TDZ1101

D anti-calc*

The “anti-calc” cartridge has been designed to reduce the build-up of scale produced during steam ironing, helping to extend the useful life of your iron. Nevertheless, the “anti-calc” cartridge cannot remove all of the scale that is produced naturally over time.

"TextileProtect" fabric protector*

↑ See the leaflet sides

The fabric protector (16*) is used for steam-ironing delicate garments at maximum temperature without damaging them.

The fabric protector may be purchased from our after-sales service or specialist shops.

Name of accessory: TDZ1550

"StoreProtect"*

The "StoreProtect" accessory (18*) enables an immediate and safe storage of the iron, even with a hot soleplate (7).

This accessory may be purchased from our after-sales service or specialist shops.

Name of accessory: TDZ1750

Problem Probable cause Solution
The iron does not heat up.	1. Temperature control (12) set to minimum.2. The “secure”* system has been activated (“auto off” indicator lamp 15* flashes). The iron is set to stand-by.	1. Turn to a higher position.2. To reconnect the iron, just move it about gently.
The clothes tend to stick	1. The temperature is too high. 1. Turn the temperature control (12) down and wait until the iron has cooled down.
Water drips out of the soleplate (7) together with steam.	1. Temperature control (12) setting is too low.2. Steam regulator (3) is set too high in conjunction with a low temperature.3. You have pressed the shot of steam button (2) repeatedly without waiting for 5 seconds between each press.	1. Turn the temperature control to a higher setting (between “••” and “max”) and wait until the light (13) goes out.2. Set the steam regulator (3) to a lower setting.3. Wait 5 seconds between each press of the shot of steam button.
Steam does not come out.	1. Steam regulator (3) is set to position.2. The temperature is too low. Anti-drip system is activated.	1. Set the steam regulator to a higher position.2. Set to a higher temperature if compatible with the fabric.
Smoke comes out when connecting the iron for the first time.	1. This may be caused by the lubrication of some of the internal parts.	1. This is normal and will stop after a few minutes.
Excessive dripping or steaming.	1. No proper closing of “Calc’nClean” system.	1. Actuate a few times the “clean” button (10).
Deposits come out through the holes in the soleplate (7).	1. Traces of lime scale are coming out of the steam chamber.	1. Carry out a cleaning cycle (see “Calc’nClean” section).

If none of the above solves the problem, get in touch with an authorised technical service.

General safety instructions

6. Ironing without steam

↑ See the fold-out pages

Safety instructions

Safety instructions