Bosch TDS-2241 Sensixx B 22 L User Manual

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BOSCH

* Model dependent

Pilot light (12*) 

flashes

1. Boiler and filter must be rinsed.

1. Rinse the filter and the boiler according 

to the cleaning instructions in this 

manual (see section 

“Calc'n'Clean Advanced”).

The steam generator 

does not come on. 

1. There is a connection problem. 

2. The main power switch is not 

switched on. 

1. Check the mains cable (6), the plug 

and the socket. 

2. Set the main power switch (13) to the 

“I” position. 

The iron does not 

heat up. 

1. The main power switch is not 

switched on. 

2. The temperature is set to a low 

position.

1. Set the main power switch (13) to the 

“I” position. 

1. Set the temperature to the desired 

position. 

The iron begins to 

smoke when 

switched on. 

1. During first 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 flows through 

the holes on the 

soleplate. 

1. The steam function is being used 

before it has reached the correct 

temperature. 

2. 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. 

3. The steam generator contains too 

much scale.

1. Reduce the steam flow when ironing at 

low temperatures.

2. Point the iron away from the ironing 

area and press the steam release 

button until steam is produced. 

3. Clean the boiler as described in section 

“Calc'n'Clean Advanced”.

Dirt comes out 

through the 

soleplate. 

1. There is a build up of scale or 

minerals in the steam tank. 

2. Chemical products or additives 

have been used. 

1. 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 district is very hard, mix tap 

water with distilled water 1:2.

2. Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth. 

  Never add products to the water. 

The iron does not 

produce any steam. 

1. The boiler is not switched on or 

the water tank is empty. 

1. The steam regulation is set to the 

minimum position *. 

1. Set the main power button (13) to the 

“I” position, and/or fill the water tank. 

1. Increase the steam flow  

(see section 2) *. 

The ironed garment 

turns dark and/or 

sticks to the 

soleplate. 

1. The selected temperature is too 

high and has damaged the 

garment. 

1. Select a suitable temperature for the 

material being ironed and clean the 

soleplate with a damp cloth. 

The soleplate turns 

brown. 

1. This is a regular consequence of 

continued use over a long period 

of time. 

1. Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth. 

The appliance makes 

a pumping sound. 

1. Water is being pumped into the 

steam tank. 

2. The sound will not stop. 

1. This is normal. 

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

the steam generator and contact an 

authorised technical service centre.