Bosch TDA-502412 E User Manual

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BOSCH

* Model dependent

The iron does not 

heat up.

1. Temperature control (12) set to 

minimum.

2. The “secure”* system has been 

activated (“auto off” indicator 

lamp 15* flashes). The iron is set 

to stand-by.

1. Turn to a higher position.

2. To reconnect the iron, just move it about 

gently.

The clothes tend 

to stick

1. The temperature is too high.

1. Turn the temperature control (12) down 

and wait until the iron has cooled down. 

Water drips out of 

the soleplate (7) 

together with 

steam.

1. Temperature control (12) setting 

is too low.

2. Steam regulator (3) is set too 

high in conjunction with a low 

temperature.

3. You have pressed the shot of 

steam button (2) repeatedly 

without waiting for 5 seconds 

between each press.

1. Turn the temperature control to a higher 

setting (between “••” and “max”) and wait 

until the light (13) goes out.

2. Set the steam regulator (3) to a lower 

setting.

3. Wait 5 seconds between each press of 

the shot of steam button.

Steam does not 

come out.

1. Steam regulator (3) is set to   

position.

2. The temperature is too low. 

Anti-drip system is activated.

1. Set the steam regulator to a higher 

position.

2. Set to a higher temperature if compatible 

with the fabric.

Smoke comes out 

when connecting 

the iron for the first 

time.

1. This may be caused by the 

lubrication of some of the internal 

parts.

1. This is normal and will stop after a few 

minutes.

Excessive dripping 

or steaming.

1. No proper closing of 

“Calc’nClean” system.

1. Actuate a few times the “clean” button 

(10).

Deposits come out 

through the holes 

in the soleplate 

(7).

1. Traces of lime scale are coming 

out of the steam chamber.

1. Carry out a cleaning cycle  

(see “Calc’nClean” section).

If none of the above solves the problem, get in touch with an authorised technical service.