TDS3520N - Iron BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TDS3520N BOSCH

Thank you for buying the sensixx B35L steam

station, the new steam-ironing system from

Carefully read through the operating instructions

for the appliance and safeguard them for future

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.

Open out the first page of the booklet, this will help you

to understand how the appliance works.

This appliance complies with international safety

This appliance has been designed exclusively for

domestic use and must not be used for industrial

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

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

• 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

• 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.

1. Removable water tank

2. Removable iron pad

3. “Water empty” / “Clean warning” pilot light

4. “Steam ready” / “Auto shut-off” pilot light

5. Variable steam control*

6. “Energy saving” button*

8. Illuminated main power 0/I button

9. Housing with internal steam generator

11. Mains cable with storage facility

13. Temperature dial

15. Iron steam release button

16. Steam button lock*

* Depending on the model

1. Remove any label or protective covering from the

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 (11) fully and plug it into an

6. Set the main power button (8) to the “I” position.

7. The “Steam ready” indicator lamp (4) will light up

after several minutes, indicating that the appliance

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

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

“refill water tank” indicator (3) will light when the

water tank is empty.

• 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

You can inquire about the water hardness with your

local water supplier.

• The water tank can be filled at any time while using

• 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

• 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 de-

signed recess on the appliance or somewhere suit-

able alongside the ironing area.

Never rest the iron on the appliance without

• During it 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

• 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

Setting the temperature

1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to

determine the correct ironing temperature.

2. Turn the temperature selector (13) to the required

3. The indicator lamp (14) 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 on13

the correct temperature by ironing a small section

not usually seen when worn

Ironing with steam (B)

1. Turn the temperature selector (13) to the required

2. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs, using

the variable steam control (5) (depending on the

For normal use, please choose one of the following

recommended settings:

Temperature Steam setting

3. Press the steam release button to release steam.

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

• If the appliance has variable steam control (5), set the

variable steam control to its lowest position

• If the appliance does not have variable steam con-

trol, press the steam release button only for a few

seconds at a time when ironing at lower tempera-

In both cases, if you find that water is dripping out

of the soleplate, set the temperature selector (13) to

a higher position (take care that the garment can be

ironed on this heat temperature setting).

2. 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.

• The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing for

(depending on the model):

To get permanent steam, press the lock

button (16) and slide it backwards until it locks.

To switch off the permanent steam, slide the lock

Ironing without steam

1. Begin ironing but without pressing the steam release

1. Set the temperature control to the “•••” or “max”

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

Never direct the steam jet at garments that are

Never aim the steam at people or animals.

h) Press the steam release button (15) 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 (14) of the iron to the

“max” position, without pressing the steam release

button (15). 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

“Energy saving” button

(depending on the model)

If the “Energy saving” button (6) is switched on, you

can save up to 25% of the energy and 40% of the

water consumption, and still have a good ironing result

for most of your garments. It is advisable to use the

normal energy setting only for thick and highly wrinkled

(depending on the model)

This system has intelligent steam control, which, after

releasing the steam release button (15), provides a

small amount of additional steam.

The additional steam can always be stopped by briefly

pressing the steam release button once again.

(depending on the model)

If during ironing the steam release button (15) on the

handle of the iron is not pressed for a certain length of

time (8 minutes), the steam station will automatically

The “Auto shut-off” pilot lamp (4) 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

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

4. Never use abrasive products or solvents.

Storing the appliance (D)

1. Always allow the appliance to cool down before

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

disconnect the mains cable.

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

4. Empty the water tank and store the mains cable on

the cord rewind facility. Tidy the steam hose on the

handle of the iron using the cord clip provided (12*).

Do not wrap the cords too tight.

* Depending on the model

Fabric protection soleplate

(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-

(Specialist outlets)

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

2. Place your appliance on the edge of your kitchen

3. Remove the plastic cover located on the bottom of

the appliance by turning it to the

4. Unscrew the boiler drainage plug located on the

bottom of the appliance using a coin.

5. Holding your steam generator in upside down

position, 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

Important: before re-closing, make sure no water

remains in the boiler.

7. Replace and tighten up the boiler drainage plug with

8. Insert and close the plastic cover by turning it to the

Automatic clean warning

(depending on model)

Pilot light (3) will flash indicating that boiler must be

rinsed. To do this, follow the procedure described in

To reset “Calc‘n clean” pilot light and counter, switch

the station off twice, keeping it off during at least 30

Problem Possible causes Solution

• There is a connection problem.

• The main power button is not switched on.

• Check the mains cable, the plug and

• Set the main power button (8) to the “I”

• The main power button is not switched on.

• The temperature control knob is set to the

• Set the main power button (8) to the “I”

• Set the temperature control knob (13)

to the desired position.

• 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

• This is completely normal and will stop

after a short while.

• Clean the soleplate according to the

cleaning instructions in this manual.

• 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

• Point the iron away from the ironing

area and press the steam release

button (15) until steam is produced.

• There is a build-up of scale or minerals in

• Chemical products or additives have been

• Use tap water mixed 50% with dis tilled

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

• The boiler is not switched on or the water

• The water tank is not fitted onto the

• The steam regulator is set to the minimum

• Set the main power button (8) to the “I”

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

Rinsing the iron steam chamber (G)

Caution! Risk of burns!

This procedure helps to remove scale particles out of

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 (14) of the iron to the

c) Fill the tank with tap water.

d) Plug in the mains cable and set the main power

switch (12) to the “I” position.

e) Wait until the “steam ready” indicator lamp (9) lights

f) If the steam station has steam regulator (10), set it to

the maximum position

g) Hold the iron over the sink or a container to collect

T T Problem Possible causes Solution

and/or sticks to the

• The selected temperature is too high and

has damaged the garment.

• Select a suitable temperature for the

material being and clean the sole plate

• This is a regular consequence of usage. • Clean the soleplate regularly with a

• “Intelligent steam” function activated. • Just press the trigger once again and

the iron will stop steaming at once.

• Water is being pumped into the steam tank.

• The sound will not stop.

• If the sound will not stop, do not use

the steam generator and contact an

authorised technical service centre.

Steam release button activated during a long

Use the steam release button (15) with

intervals. This improves the ironing result

as the textiles will be dried and stay

Drainage plug located at the bottom of the

Tighten up boiler drainage plug with a

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

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 -

The guideline determines the framework for

the return and recycling of used appliances as

applicable throughout the EU.

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