TDS3815100 - Iron BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TDS3815100 BOSCH

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steam station, the new steam-ironing system

Carefully read through the operating instructions

for the appliance and safeguard them for future

You can download this manual from the local

homepages of Bosch. Open the leaet sides EN • Operating instructions

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 lling 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 qualied personnel from an Authorised Technical Service

❐ 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.

❐ This appliance is designed only for household use up to 2000m above sea

* Model dependent ENglISH • 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

• 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

• 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

• In order to avoid that, under unfavourable

mains conditions, phenomena like transient

voltage drops or lighting uctuations can

happen, it is recommended that the iron is

connected to a power supply system with a

maximum impedance of 0.37 Ω. If necessary,

the user can ask the public power supply

company for the system impedance at the

• 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

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.

2. Removable iron pad

4. “Calc” automatic clean warning indicator light

6. Energy saving “eco” button and indicator light

7. Ironing programme indicator lights

8. “Calc’nClean” decalcication programme and

9. Programme selector and illuminated ring.

13. Mains cable with storage facility

14. Steam release button

15. Steam shot button “PulseSteam”*

or any other type of chemical product into the

Any damage caused by the use of the

aforementioned products, will make the

• The iron is not designed to rest on its heel.

Please always position it horizontally on the

• 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 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.

• 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.

2. Programme selection

 See the leaet sides Your steam station has a programme selector (9)

for choosing the different ironing programs.

Each programme automatically sets an

appropriate combination of temperature and

steam which is suitable for the kind of garment

By turning the programme selector you can

choose the kind of garment and fabric to be

ironed. The corresponding indicator light (7) will

ash until the temperature and steam level

suitable for the programme selected are

From this moment on, the indicator light will

remain lit continuously and two beeps will be

heard indicating that the appliance is ready to

If the garment to be ironed does not correspond

to any of the programs supplied, check the

 See the leaet sides 1. Release the iron from its lock system (3) by

pulling the lever located at the heel of the iron

2. Remove any label or protective covering from

3. 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.

4. Fill the water tank, making sure not to pass

the “max” level mark.

5. Unwind the mains cable (13) fully and plug it

into an earthed socket.

6. Set the power button (10) to the on position.

7. The appliance will shift automatically to the

“i-Temp Advanced” programme (see section

3.1). The corresponding indicator light (7) will

ash, and after a few minutes, will remain

lit continuously. Two beeps will be heard

indicating that the appliance is ready to use.

The steam generator will take more time to

reach this state only upon the initial heating

up, or after performing the de-scaling

operation (Calc’nClean).

When water is already present in the steam

generator during regular use, heat up time to

reach the operating temperature will be faster.

8. This appliance has a built-in water level

sensor. The “Water tank empty” indicator light

(5) will light and three beeps will be heard

when the water tank has to be lled.

Attention! If the water tank is empty when

one of the ironing programs is selected,

the indicator light (7) corresponding to such

programme will ash until the water tank is

• 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 area

is very hard, mix tap water with distilled water

• You can inquire about the water hardness with

your local water supplier.

• The water tank can be lled 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, additives18

• Sort your garments out based on their

cleaning symbol labels, always starting with

clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest

• For mixed fabrics, select the temperature

corresponding to the most delicate fabric.

• 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

• At the beginning of each use, it is possible that

drops of water will be dispensed alongside

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.

3.1 “i-Temp Advanced” programme

 See the leaet sides

This steam station has an “i-Temp Advanced”

programme. If this programme is selected, an

appropriate combination of temperature and

steam is set, which is suitable for all fabrics that

The “i-Temp Advanced” programme prevents

clothes from being damaged due to an

unsuitable temperature being selected.

The “i-Temp Advanced” programme does not

apply to fabrics that cannot be ironed. Please

check the garment care label for details or try

ironing on a part of the cloth not visible normally.

3.2 “AntiShine” programme

 See the leaet sides

This steam station has an “AntiShine”

programme. If this programme is selected and

the steam release button (14 or 15*) is regularly

pressed, the risk of shiny marks on the garment

due to the ironing is reduced.

3.3 “Calc’nClean” programme

 See the leaet sides This appliance has a special function for

tackling difcult creases.

When the steam release button is activated, the

steam generator will release three powerful

shots of steam so that the steam reaches even

deeper into the fabrics.

Briey press the steam shot button (15*) on the

• It is possible to stop the shots of steam by

quickly pressing the steam button again.

• Some water drops may appear when you use

the “PulseSteam” function for the rst time.

The water drops will disappear after you have

used the function for some time.

5. “Intelligent steam” function

This system has intelligent steam control, which,

after releasing the steam release button

(14 or 15*), provides a small amount of

The additional steam can always be stopped by

briey pressing the steam release button once

* Model dependent ENglISH 6. Ironing without steam

Begin ironing but without pressing the steam

 See the leaet sides This can be used to remove creases from

hanging clothes, curtains etc.

E Never direct the steam jet at garments

that are being worn.

Never aim the steam at people or animals.

1. Select “Jeans / • • •” programme to get the

optimal steam amount.

2. Hold the iron in an upright position 15 cm

away from the garment being steamed.

3. 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 or 15*).

8. Energy saving “eco” button

Push the energy saving button (6).

If the energy saving setting is selected, you can

save up to 30% of the energy and 40% of the

water consumption (*), and still achieve good

results when ironing most of your garments.

It is advisable to use the normal energy setting

only for thick and very wrinkled fabrics.

(*) In comparison to the maximum setting.

If during ironing, the steam release button

(14 or 15*) on the iron handle is not pressed for

a certain length of time (8 minutes), the steam

station will automatically switch off.

The illuminated ring around the programme

selector (9) will ash when auto shut-off has

been activated. Three beeps will be heard at the

To switch the steam station back on, press the

steam release button again. TextileProtect 10. Fabric protection

 See the leaet sides The fabric-protection soleplate cover (18*) 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

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 our customer service or from our

The “Calc” automatic clean warning indicator

light (4) will ash indicating that boiler and iron

steam chamber must be rinsed.

Leave the appliance unplugged for more than

two hours, check carefully that the appliance is

cold and that the water tank (1) is empty.

Please proceed as follows:20 B O S C H * Model dependent ENglISH 11.1 Cleaning the Boiler

 See the leaet sides

Do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the

boiler, as they could damage it.

Fix the iron to the stand by inserting the tip of

the iron into the front slot and moving the lock

system (3) against the heel of the iron. Place

your appliance on the edge of your kitchen sink.

Unscrew the scale collector (12) and take it

To wash the scale collector, place it under the

water tap and wash it up until calc residues

are removed. Squeeze it as indicated in the

To obtain the best result, you may immerse

the scale collector for approximately 30

minutes in tap water (250 ml) mixed with a

measure (25 ml) of descaling uid, as

indicated in the picture b).

Then, rinse it again with water (very

The descaling uid can be obtained from our

Aftersales Service or Specialist outlets:

(Specialist outlets)

Holding your steam generator in upside down

position, and using a jug, ll the boiler (in the

base unit) with 1/4 litre of water.

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 performed

Important: before re-closing, make sure no

water remains in the boiler.

Replace and tighten up the scale collector.

11.2. Rinsing the iron steam

 See the leaet sides

Fill the tank with tap water.

Plug in the mains cable and set the power

button (10) to the “I” position.

The appliance will shift automatically to the

light (7) will start ashing.

Wait until the indicator light stops ashing and

remains lit continuously. Two beeps will be

heard at the same time. By turning the

programme selector (9), choose

“Calc’nClean” decalcication programme.

Hold the iron over the sink or a container to

Press the steam release button (14) and

gently shake the iron. Boiling water and

steam will be released, carrying scale and/or

deposits that might be inside.

After approximately one minute, the “Calc”

automatic clean warning indicator light (4) will

Keep on shaking the iron gently for ve

minutes while the steam release button is

pressed, so that water and steam clean the

Without pressing the steam release button

(14), turn the programme selector (9) and

choose “Linen / max” programme. The water

in the steam chamber will start evaporating.

Wait until all the water inside the chamber

has been evaporated. Then, you can set the

power button (10) to the “O” position.

To clean the soleplate, immediately rub off

any residue by running the hot iron over a wet

12. Cleaning & Maintenance

 See the leaet sides

E Attention! Risk of burns!

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

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. Switch off

the steam and rub off any residue immediately

with a thickly folded, damp cotton cloth.

5. Never use abrasive products or solvents. To

keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid

hard contact with metal objects. Never use

a scouring pad, or chemicals to clean the

Problem Possible causes Solution

The “Calc” indicator

1. Boiler and iron must be rinsed.

1. Rinse the boiler and the iron according

to the cleaning instructions in this

The ironing programme

ashes continuously.

1. The water tank (1) is empty. 1. Fill the water tank.

1. There is a connection problem.

2. The power button is not

1. Check the mains cable (13), the plug

2. Set the power button (10) to the “I”

The iron does not heat

1. The power button is not

2. The temperature is set to a low

1. Set the power button (10) to the “I”

2. Set the temperature to the desired

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 subsequent use: the

soleplate may be soiled.

1. This is completely normal and will stop

after a short while.

2. Clean the soleplate according to the

cleaning instructions in this manual.

Water ows through the

holes on the soleplate.

1. 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. Point the iron away from the ironing

area and press the steam release

button until steam is produced.

13. Storing the appliance

 See the leaet sides 1. Set the power button to the “O” position and

disconnect the mains cable.

2. Always allow the appliance to cool down

3. Place the iron on the iron pad (2), standing on

the soleplate, and x it by inserting the tip of

the iron into the front slot and moving the lock

system (3) against the heel of the iron.

4. Empty the water tank, store the mains cable

on the cord storage facility and the steam

hose in the storage xing. Do not wrap the

5. Hold the iron´s handle when moving the

Tips to help you save energy

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 on the

label on the garment.

• 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

• If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing

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

Dirt comes out through

1. There is a build up of scale or

minerals in the boiler and iron.

2. Chemical products or additives

1. Carry out a cleaning cycle (see

“Calc’nClean Perfect“ section).

2. Never add products to the water.

Use tap water mixed 50% with distilled

or demineralised water. To prolong the

optimum steam function, mix tap water

with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water

in your area is very hard, mix tap water

with distilled water 1:2.

Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.

1. The boiler is not switched on or

the water tank is empty.

2. The water tank is not tted onto

the housing correctly.

1. Set the power button (10) to the “I”

position, and/or ll the water tank.

2. Fit the water tank back onto the

turns dark and/or sticks

1. The selected temperature is too

high and has damaged the

1. Select a suitable temperature for the

material being ironed and clean the

soleplate with a damp cloth.

1. This is a regular consequence

of continued use over a long

1. Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.

The appliance makes a

1. Water is being pumped into the

2. The water tank is not tted onto

the housing correctly.

3. The sound will not stop.

2. Fit the water tank back onto the

3. If the sound will not stop, do not use

the steam generator and contact an

authorised technical service centre.

Loss of pressure during

1. Steam release button has been

activated for too long a period

of time, that is, it has been

pressed too frequently.

1. Use the steam release button at

intervals. This improves the ironing

result as the textiles will be steamed,

dried and ironed properly.

Water spots appear on

1. May be caused by steam

condensed on the ironing

1. Wipe the textile cover of the ironing

board, and iron any water drops to dry

Water spots appear on

the garment during use

1. Water spots are caused by

steam condensation in the hose

when cooling down after use.

1. Water drops stop coming out of the

soleplate after using the “PulseSteam”

function for some time.

1. This is normal. It is caused by

the steam passing through the

hose during steam ironing.

1. Place the hose on the opposite side so

that you cannot touch the hose during

Water leakage from the

the bottom of the appliance is

Tighten up the scale collector.

The iron does not stop

steaming after placing it

1. “PulseSteam” function has been

1. Just press the trigger once again and

the iron will stop steaming at once.

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