TDS1650 - Iron BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TDS1650 BOSCH

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Carefully read through the operating instructions

for the appliance and safeguard them for future

• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the

• Remove the plug from the socket before lling the appliance with

water or before pouring out the remaining water after use.

• Boiler´s cap must not be opened during 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

• 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 qualied 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.  13

B O S C H  

2. Removable iron pad *

3. Mains cable and hose storage compartment

6. “Steam ready” pilot light

7. “on / off” pilot light (on)

8. Main power switch (0/I)

9. Housing with internal steam generator

10. Temperature control knob

• 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 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

• If the safety fuse tted 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

• The appliance must never be placed directly

under the tap to ll 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

• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather

conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.)

 This appliance reaches high temperatures and

produces steam during use, this could cause

scalds or burns if not used properly.

 The steam hose, base station, metal plate at

the bottom of the removable iron pad (2*) 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 for a short additional time after

releasing the steam trigger. This is a normal

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

1. Remove any label or protective covering from

2. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid,

You may remove the iron pad (2) from the

appliance and place the iron on it on another

solid, stable, horizontal surface. Never rest the

iron on the appliance without the iron pad!

3. Open the boiler´s cap (1). Fill the boiler

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close the cap rmly.

Filling with warm water reduces the waiting

time for heating up.

Do not overll the boiler.

4. Unwind the mains cable (4) fully and plug it into

5. Switch the main power button (8) on (position “I”)14 B O S C H6. The “Steam ready” indicator lamp (6) will light up after approximately 7 minutes, indicating that the appliance is ready to use. 7. If the “steam ready” lamp (6) lights and steam is not released when pressing the steam release button (11), rell the water tank. 

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E  1. Press the steam button (11) to check that no more steam is generated. Only then the boiler should be relled.2. Set the appliance switch (8) to the off position (“0”) and unplug the steam station from the mains. Then wait for minimal 2 minutes.3. Open the cap (1) carefully and slowly. Allow remaining steam to escape.4. Rell the boiler (15). Do not overll the boiler.5. If there is water left around the lling inlet, please dry with a towel before closing the boiler.6. Close the cap rmly.   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. To avoid damage and/or contamination of the boiler, do not use perfumed water, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or any other type of chemical product.  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 the appliance or somewhere suitable alongside the ironing area.  During it rst 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 

  1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to determine the correct ironing temperature.2. Turn the temperature selector (10) to the required setting:  Synthetics  Silk – Wool  Cotton – Linen3. The indicator lamp (12) will remain lit while the iron is heating and go out as soon as the iron has reached the selected temperature.   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. 

  1. Turn the temperature selector (10) to the required setting2. Press the steam release button (11) to release steam.• When ironing on a lower temperature setting “•”, only press the steam release button (11) for a few seconds at a time. If you nd that water is dripping out of the soleplate, set the temperature to a higher position  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. for better ironing results, iron the last strokes without steam to dry the garment.15 B O S C H 

To get permanent steam, press the lock button

(14*) and slide it backwards until it locks.

To switch off the permanent steam, slide the lock

 The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing

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1. Set the required ironing temperature.

2. Begin ironing but without pressing the steam

release button (11).

2. You can steam iron curtains and hanging

garments (jackets, suits, coats...) by holding

the iron in a vertical position and pressing the

steam release button (11).

Operate the iron vertically at a distance of 10 to

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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 unplugged and cold

for more than 2 hours.

2. Unscrew the boiler´s cap (1)

3. Empty the boiler above a sink by holding the

appliance upside down.

4. Fill the boiler with 500 ml of fresh water.

5. Shake the base unit for a few moments and

then empty it completely over a sink or bucket.

6. To obtain the best result, we recommend that

this operation is done twice

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This procedure helps to remove scale particles

out of the steam chamber.

This cleaning procedure may be performed

occasionally (approximately once a year), when

after a long period of use with very hard water,

cale particles start to come out of the soleplate.

a) Ensure that the iron is cooled down.

b) Set the temperature selector (10) of the iron to

c) Fill the tank with tap water.

d) Plug in the mains cable and set the main

power switch (8) to the “I” position.

e) Wait until the “steam ready” indicator lamp (6)

f) Hold the iron over the sink or a container to

g) Press the steam release button (11) 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

h) Set the temperature selector (10) of the iron to

the “max” position, without pressing the steam

release button (11). The water in the steam

chamber will start evaporating. Wait until all the

water inside the chamber has been evaporated.

i) To clean the soleplate, immediately rub off any

residue by running the hot iron over dry cotton

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1. Set the main power to the “0” position and

disconnect the mains cable.

2. Always allow the appliance to cool down before

3. Place the iron on the iron pad, standing on the

4. Empty the boiler and store the mains cable and

the steam hose in the storage compartment.

Do not wrap the cords too tight.

5. Use the carrying handles (16) on the sides

when moving the appliance.16

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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

3. If the soleplate is soiled with dirt or scale, clean

it with a damp cotton cloth.

4. If the cloth is synthetic, it may melt due to the

high temperature on the soleplate (13). Switch

off the steam and rub off any residue

immediately with a thickly folded, dry cotton

5. Never use abrasive products or solvents. To

keep the soleplate (13) smooth, you should

avoid hard contact with metal objects. Never

use a scouring pad, or chemicals to clean the

soleplate. TextileProtect 

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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 rst 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 ts tightly. To release the

soleplate cover, pull the elastic strap and remove

The fabric-protection soleplate cover may be

purchased from the customer service or specialist

Steam production consumes the most energy. To

help minimise the energy used, follow the advice

 Start by ironing the fabrics that require the

lowest ironing temperature. Check the

recommended ironing temperature in the label

 Try to iron the fabrics while they are still damp

and reduce the steam setting.

 If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing

them, set the tumble drier on the ‘iron dry’

 If the fabrics are damp enough, you can iron

1. There is a connection problem.

2. The main power button is not

to the on position.(“I”)

1. The main power button is not

2. The temperature control knob is

set to the “min” position.

1. Switch the main power button (8)

to the on position.(“I”)

2. Set the temperature control knob

(10) to the desired position.

1. During rst use: Certain

components on the appliance have

been lightly greased at the factory

and may produce a little smoke

when initially heated.

2. During later use: the soleplate may

1. This is completely normal and will

stop after a short while.

2. Clean the soleplate according to

the cleaning instructions in this

the holes on the sole

1. Temperature control (10) setting is

2. The water is condensing inside the

pipes because steam is being

used for the rst time or has not

been used for a long time.

1. Turn the temperature control to a

higher setting (between “••” and

“max”) and wait until the pilot light

2. Point the iron away from the

ironing area and press the steam

release button (11) until steam is

through the sole plate.

1. There is a build-up of scale or

minerals in the boiler.

2. Chemical products or additives

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

2. Clean the sole plate with a damp

Never add products to the boiler

1. The boiler is not switched on or is

1. Switch the main power button (8)

to the on position.(“I”) and/or ll the

sticks to the soleplate.

1. The selected temperature is too

high and has damaged the

1. Select a suitable temperature for

the material and clean the sole

plate with a damp cloth.

1. This is a regular consequence of

1. Clean the soleplate regularly with a

1. Steam release button activated

during a long period of time.

1. Use the steam release button (11)

with intervals. This improves the

ironing result as the textiles will be

dried and stay smooth better.

If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with authorized technical service.18 B O S C H 

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