Bosch TDS 2215 User Manual

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8. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor. 

The “refill water tank” indicator (12*) will light 

when the water tank is empty.

 

  If the “steam ready” lamp (9) lights and steam 

is not released when pressing the steam 

release button (17-18*), refill the water tank.

•  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.

 

•  Do not use condensation water from tumble 

dryers, air conditioning systems or similar. This 

appliance has been designed to use normal tap 

water.

•  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 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.

1. Check the ironing instruction label on the 

garment to determine the correct ironing 

temperature.

2. Turn the temperature selector (16) to the 

required setting:

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Synthetics

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Silk – Wool

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Cotton – Linen

3. The indicator lamp (19) 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 (16) to the 

required setting.

2. 

 Set the amount of steam to suit your needs, 

using the variable steam control (11*).

  For normal use, please choose one of the 

following recommended settings:

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3. Press the steam (17-18*) release button to 

release steam.