TDS2565 - Iron BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steam generator
Brand	Bosch
Model	TDS2565
Power	2400 W
Steam pressure	Up to 6 bars
Continuous steam output	Up to 120 g/min
Water tank capacity	1.5 L
Steam autonomy	Up to 2 hours
Soleplate	Palladium glide
Special functions	Anti-drip, auto shut-off, variable steam, vertical function
Cleaning and maintenance	Automatic descaling, self-clean function
Safety	Automatic shut-off after 8 minutes of inactivity, iron lock
Dimensions (base)	Approximately 25 x 15 x 30 cm
Total weight	Approximately 4.5 kg
Power cord length	Approximately 2 m
Country of manufacture	Germany
Warranty	2 years
Spare parts available	Tank, soleplate, seals, pump
Repairability	Repairability index of 8/10

Frequently Asked Questions - TDS2565 BOSCH

How do I descale my Bosch TDS2565 steam generator?

Use the built-in Self-Clean function: fill the water tank, set the steam to maximum, and press the Self-Clean button. Repeat if necessary. For deep descaling, use a specific descaling product for steam generators.

What should I do if my Bosch TDS2565 steam generator no longer produces steam?

Check the water level in the tank, make sure the iron lock is disabled, and clean the steam vents with a needle. If the problem persists, perform a descaling cycle.

How to use the vertical steam function?

Hold the iron vertically, press the steam button and move it up and down. Ideal for dewrinkling hanging clothes, curtains, and upholstery.

What does the flashing red light on my Bosch TDS2565 mean?

A flashing red light generally indicates that the water tank is empty or descaling is needed. Fill the tank or run a cleaning cycle.

How do I turn off the auto shut-off?

The auto shut-off is a safety feature and cannot be disabled. If the iron is not moved for 8 minutes, it turns off automatically. To turn it back on, press the power button.

What type of water should I use in my Bosch steam generator?

Use unsalted tap water. Do not use demineralized or distilled water as it could damage the steam generator. A 50% tap water and 50% demineralized water mix is possible in very hard water areas.

How do I clean the soleplate of my Bosch TDS2565 iron?

Wait for the soleplate to cool down. Clean it with a damp cloth and a little white vinegar. Do not use abrasive products or metal sponges. For stubborn residues, use a baking soda paste.

Can I use my steam generator without water?

No, using it without water will damage the steam generator. Always ensure the tank contains water before turning it on.

How do I replace the water tank?

The tank is removable: pull it upwards to unclip. Clean it regularly with warm water. In case of a leak, order a replacement part from Bosch customer service.

Where can I find the complete user manual for the Bosch TDS2565?

You can download the manual in PDF format from notice-facile.com or the official Bosch website. The original manual has 114 pages and is available in several languages.

USER MANUAL TDS2565 BOSCH

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Thank you for buying the sensixx B25L steam station, the new steam-ironing system from Bosch.

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

Introduction

These instructions for use 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

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.

This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use and must not be used for industrial purposes.

This appliance must only 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.

General safety instructions

• 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 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.
• 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.
• In order to avoid that, under unfavourable mains conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or lighting fluctuations can happen, it is recommended that the iron is connected to a power supply system with a maximum impedance of 0.27 Ω. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the interface point.
• 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 concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Remove the plug from the socket before filling the appliance with water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.
• The appliance must never be placed directly under the tap to fill the water tank.
• 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 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.
• Never immerse the iron or steam tank in water or any other fluid.
• 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.
• This appliance reaches high temperatures and produces steam during use, this could cause scalds or burns in case of improper use.
• The steam hose, base station and in particular the iron can get hot when used.
• 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.
• Be aware that the system can keep on steaming a short additional time after releasing the steam trigger. This is a normal function.

Important :

Description

1. Removable water tank
2. Removable iron pad
3. Variable steam control*
4. Steam hose
5. Illuminated main power 0/I button
6. "Steam ready" / "Auto shut-off" pilot light
7. "Water empty" / "Clean warning" pilot light
8. Housing with internal steam generator
9. Mains plug
10. Mains cable with storage facility
11. Cord clip
12. Temperature dial
13. Iron pilot light
14. Iron's steam release button
15. Soleplate
16. Steam gun
17. Gun's steam release button
18. Steam concentrator
19. Brush extension
20. Diffuser extension
21. Connection plug
22. Protection cap
23. Slot position for connection

* Model dependent

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Preparations (A)

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. Remove the detachable water tank (1) and fill it, making sure not to pass the level mark.
4. Fit the water tank back onto the steam tank.
5. Unwind the mains cable (10) fully and plug it into an earthed socket.
6. Set the main power (5) button to the "I" position.
7. The "Steam ready" indicator lamp (6) will light up after several minutes, indicating that the appliance is ready to use.

The steam generator will take more time to reach “Steam ready” state only upon the initial heating up, or after performing the de-scaling operation (Calc’n clean).

When water is already present in the steam generator during regular use, heat up time to reach the operating temperature will be faster.

1. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor. The "refill water tank" indicator (7) will light when the water tank is empty.

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 heel. Please always position it horizontally on the iron pad (2).

- The iron pad 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!.

- 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.

Setting the temperature

1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to determine the correct ironing temperature.
2. Select the temperature (12)

“•” Synthetics

“••” Silk – Wool

“…” Cotton – Linen

1. The indicator lamp (13) will remain lit while the iron is heating and go out as soon as the iron has reached the selected temperature.

Tips:

- Sort your garments out based on their cleaning symbol labels, always starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest temperatures.

- If you are not sure what the garment is made of, then begin ironing at a low temperature and decide on the correct temperature by ironing a small section not usually seen when worn.

Ironing with steam (B)

1. Turn the temperature selector (12) to the required setting.
2. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs, using the variable steam control (3) (depending on the model).

For normal use, please choose one of the following recommended settings:

Temperature Steam setting
•	1
••	5
•••	10

1. Press the steam release button to release steam.

Attention:

1. When ironing on a lower temperature setting “•”.

- If the appliance has variable steam control (3), set the variable steam control to its lowest position ("1").

- If the appliance does not have variable steam control, press the steam release button only for a few seconds at a time when ironing at lower temperatures.

In both cases, if you find that water is dripping out of the soleplate, set the temperature selector (12) to a higher position (take care that the garment can be ironed on this heat temperature setting).

1. At the beginning of each use, it is possible that drops of water will be dispensed alongside steam. Therefore, it is advisable to try the iron on the ironing board or a piece of cloth to start with.

Ironing without steam

1. Begin ironing but without pressing the steam release button (14).

Vertical steam (C)

1. Set the temperature control to the “…” or “max” position.
2. You can steam iron curtains and hanging garments (jackets, suits, coats...) by placing the iron in a vertical position and pressing the steam release button (14).

Never direct the steam jet at garments that are being worn.

Never aim the steam at people or animals.

Stain remover steam gun

(depending on the model)

Preparation:

Ensure that the appliance is not connected to the mains. Remove the connection plug for the iron (21) if it is connected. Then lift the cover (22) and insert the connection plug for the steam gun in the correct position - with the slot to the left - Then follow the same steps as for ironing; the indicator lights and switches operate in exactly the same way.

Important:

When the gun is being used, while pushing the steam release button (17), there might be some water drops, but this is normal.

Attention:

• Use the steam gun in intervals of no longer than 10 seconds at a time.
• Direct the first steam jets towards a cloth to eliminate any possible water condensation residue from the steam tube.
• Never direct the steam jet at garments that are being worn by people or animals.
• Do not use the brush extension for delicate fabrics such as silk or cashmere.

To refresh fabrics:

Refreshing garments with the steam gun can lessen creases and wrinkles, although this does not substitute ironing with the iron.

For better results, hang the clothes which you would like to refresh on hangers.

With the diffuser (20), the sprayed steam enables superficial fabric creases to be lessened.

Fully insert the accessory into the concentrator (18). Press the steam release button (17) for the steam supply and direct the jet towards the fabric that you would like to refresh. Maintain a minimum distance of 10 cm to avoid getting the fabric too damp.

To remove fabric stains:

The steam gun can help to remove washable, fresh stains.

The concentrator (18) and brush extension (19) supply a concentrated jet of steam that makes it possible to remove certain types of fabric stains.

- If the stain is not fresh, the garment should be washed in a washing machine or hand-washed according to the garment care label.

- For stubborn or non-washable stains, take the garment to a specialist cleaning centre or dry cleaners.

Use the concentrator (18) to direct the steam jet at the stain, in direction from the outer side of the garment into the fabric placing a sponge or cloth underneath it to absorb the dirt. The brush extension (19) can also be used with gentle action to support the cleaning effect.

Intelligent steam

(depending on model)

This system has intelligent steam control, which, after releasing the steam release button (14), provides a small amount of additional steam.

The additional steam can always be stopped by briefly pressing the steam release button once again.

Auto shut-off

(depending on the model)

If during ironing the steam release button (14) on the handle of the iron is not pressed for a certain length of time (8 minutes), the steam station will automatically switch off.

The "Auto shut-off" pilot lamp (6) will flash when auto shut-off has been activated.

To switch the steam station back on, press the steam release button again, and wait until the "Auto shut-off" pilot lamp remains lit continuously.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Always unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it.

1. After ironing, pull out the plug and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
2. Wipe the housing, handle and iron body with a damp cloth.
3. If the soleplate is soiled with dirt or scale, clean it with a damp cloth.
4. Never use abrasive products or solvents.

Storing the appliance (D)

1. Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before storing it.

Fabric protection soleplate cover (E)

(depending on the model)

The fabric-protection soleplate cover is used for steam-ironing delicate garments at maximum temperature without damaging them. Use of the soleplate cover also does away with the need for a cloth to prevent shine on dark materials.

It is advisable to first iron a small section on the inside of the garment to see if it is suitable.

To attach the soleplate cover to the iron, place the tip of the iron into the end of the soleplate cover and pull the elastic strap over the lower rear of the iron until it fits tightly. To release the soleplate cover, pull the elastic strap and remove the iron.

The fabric-protection soleplate cover may be purchased from the customer service or specialist shops:

Accessory code(After-sales)	Name of accessory(Specialist outlets)
464846 TDZ2510
464745* TDZ2520*

* Cork handle iron

"Calc'n clean" (F)

Cleaning the Boiler

To extend the life of your steam generator and to avoid any build-up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler after several hours of use (approximately after 50 hours). If the water is hard, increase the frequency.

Do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it.

1. Check that the appliance is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours, and that the removable water tank (1) is empty.
2. Place your appliance on the edge of your kitchen sink.
3. Remove the plastic cover located on the bottom of the appliance by turning it to the 🔒 position.
4. Unscrew the boiler drainage plug located on the bottom of the appliance using a coin.
5. Holding your steam generator upside down, and using a jug, fill the boiler (in the base unit) with 1/4 litre of water.
6. Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over a sink or bucket. To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice.

Important: before re-closing, make sure no water remains in the boiler.

1. Replace and tighten up the boiler drainage plug with a coin.
2. Insert and close the plastic cover by turning it to the position.

Automatic clean warning

(depending on model)

Pilot light (7) will flash indicating that boiler must be rinsed. To do this, follow the procedure described in the section above.

To reset "Calc'n clean" pilot light and counter, switch the station off twice, keeping it off during at least 30 seconds each time.

Rinsing the iron steam chamber (G)

This procedure helps to remove scale particles out of the steam chamber.

Carry it out approximately every 2 weeks, if the water in your area is very hard.

a) Ensure that the iron is cooled down. b) Set the temperature selector (12) of the iron to the "min" position. c) Fill the tank with tap water. d) Plug in the mains cable and set the main power switch (5) to the "I" position. e) Wait until the "steam ready" indicator lamp (6) lights up. f) If the steam station has steam regulator (3), set it to the maximum position ("10"). g) Hold the iron over the sink or a container to collect the water. h) Press the steam release button (14) and gently shake the iron. Boiling water and steam will come out, carrying scale and or deposits that might be there. This could take approximately 5 minutes. i) Set the temperature selector (12) of the iron to the "max" position, without pressing the steam release button (14). The water in the steam chamber will start evaporating. Wait until all the water inside the chamber has been evaporated. j) To clean the soleplate, immediately rub off any residue by running the hot iron over dry cotton cloth.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes Solution
The steam generator does not come on.	There is a connection problem.The main power button is not switched on.	Check the mains cable, the plug and the socket.Set the main power (5) button to the “l” position.
The iron does not heat up.	The main power button is not switched on.The temperature control knob is set to the “min” position.	Set the main power (5) button to the “l” position.Set the temperature control knob (12) 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 later 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 sole plate.	·The steam function is being used before it has reached 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.	·Reduce the steam flow when ironing at low temperatures (Variable steam control (3)).·Point the iron away from the ironing area and press the steam release button (14) until steam is produced.
Dirt comes out through the sole plate.	·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. If the tap water in your district is very hard, mix tap water with distilled water 1:2.·Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.·Never add products to the boiler water.
The iron does not produce any steam.	·The boiler is not switched on or the water tank is empty.·The water tank is not fitted onto the housing correctly.·The steam regulator is set to the minimum position.	·Set the main power (5) button to the “l” position and/or fill the water tank.·Fit the water tank back onto the hou sing correctly (you will hear a click).·Increase the steam flow by turning the steam control (3).
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 and clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
The soleplate turns brown.	·This is a regular consequence of usage.·Clean the soleplate regularly with a damp cloth.
The iron does not stop steaming after pla cing it on the pad.	·“Intelligent steam” function activated.·Just press the trigger once again and the iron will stop steaming at once.
The appliance makes a pumping sound.	·Water is being pumped into the steam tank.·The sound will not stop.	·This is normal.·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 activated during a long period of time.	Use the steam release button (14) with intervals. This improves the ironing result as the textiles will be dried and stay smooth better.
Water leakage from the boiler	Drainage plug located at the bottom of the appliance is loose.	Tighten up boiler drainage plug with a coin

If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.

Advice on disposal

Our goods come in optimised 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 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.

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

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