Bosch TDA5621GB Operating Guide

005 TDA56..GB/10/10

Bosch Customer Service

Grand Union House

Old Wolverton Road

Milton Keynes

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Iron does not 

work or is not 

heating up

Temperature control (H) set to 

minimum

Turn the temperature control to 

the desired position

Connection problems

Check that the plug is inserted 

into the mains socket correctly

The automatic shut-off system has 

been activated (*)

Move the iron gently from side 

to side to re-start it

Iron is not 

steaming

There is no water in the tank (D)

Fill the water tank

The steam regulator (A) is in the 

 

position

Set the steam regulator to the 

relevant position

Water is dripping

from the holes in

the soleplate

Temperature control (H) setting is 

too low.

Set the temperature control 

within the steam area (between 

the “••” and “max”) or turn the 

steam regulator (A) to 

Steam regulator (A) is set too 

high in conjunction with a low 

temperature.

Turn the steam regulator to a 

lower setting.

You have pressed the shot of 

steam button (L) repeatedly without 

waiting for 5 seconds between 

each press

Wait 5 seconds between each 

press of the jet of steam button

Water has been left in the tank (D) 

when the sole plate was cold, with 

the steam regulator (A) set at 

 

or 

Always empty the tank after 

ironing and set the steam 

regulator to 

 after ironing 

and when filling the tank

Distilled water has not been used 

(see “Filling the water tank” section) 

or other products such as fragrant 

water have been added to the tank

Mix distilled water with tap 

water as directed in the “Filling 

the water tank” section and 

never add any other products to 

the water tank

Spray does not 

work.

No water in the tank.

Add water to the water tank.

Obstructed mechanism.

Contact an Authorised 

Technical Service Centre.

The iron begins 

to smoke when 

switched on.

During first use: Certain 

components   on the appliance 

have been lightly greased at the 

factory and may produce a little 

smoke when initially heated.

This is completely normal and 

will stop after a short while.

Deposits come 

out through 

the holes in the 

soleplate

Traces of lime scale are coming out 

of the steam chamber

Carry out a cleaning cycle (see 

“self cleaning” section)

Flashing lamp on 

top of handle (*)

Auto-shut off has been activated.

Move the iron gently fromside to 

side to re-start it. The lamp will 

then flash once before it re-heats

Thank you for buying the TDA56 steam iron from Bosch. These 

instructions contain valuable information about the unique features 

of this iron and some hints to make ironing easier for you.
Please  visit  www.bosch-home.co.uk  for  more  product 

Before using the iron for the first time 
Please carry out the following steps: 
1. Remove the protective cover from the soleplate before using 

the iron. 

2. While  the  iron  is  unplugged,  fill  the  water  tank  (D)  with  tap 

water 

3. Plug  the  appliance  into  the  mains  and  set  the  temperature 

control (H) to the “•••” position by lining it up with the pointer 

(G) on the iron.

4. When  the  iron  has  reached  the  correct  temperature  (the 

pilot lamp “I” will goes out), set the steam regulator (A) to the 

maximum position  . 

5. Hold the iron horizontally and repeatedly press the shot of steam 

button (L). Any residue should come out of the soleplate (E). 

It may smoke and smell – this is normal and will cease after a 

short while.

6. If necessary, carefully clean the soleplate down with a dry, folded 

cloth

Dirty/lightly marked 

iron body or soleplate

Clean the body of iron or soleplate with a 

damp cloth then dry it.

Mark develops on 

soleplate during use

Set the iron to its maximum temperature 

setting. Rub the iron a few times over with 

a dry cotton cloth folded several times.

Heavily stained 

soleplate

While the iron is cold, iron a linen cloth 

soaked in white vinegar. Then dampen a 

cloth with water and wipe the soleplate 

clean and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT de-scale or clean the water tank with cleaning products 

or solvents, as these could cause the iron to drip when using the 

steam function.

DO  NOT  use  a  “professional  steam  cleaner”  for  cleaning  the 

appliance.

This iron has been redesigned according to ecological criteria, 

related  to  the  sustainable  development,  analyzing  its  whole 

lifecycle - from material selection to its later reusing or recycling 

-  evaluating  the  improvement  possibilities,  from  a  technical, 

economical and environmental point of view.
Before  throwing  a  used  appliance  away,  you  should  make  it 

noticeably inoperable e.g. cut off the mains lead and be certain to 

dispose of it in accordance with current laws and regulations.
Your retailer, town council or local council can give you detailed 

information about these.

Tips to help you save energy
Steam production consumes the most energy. To help minimise 

the energy used, follow the advice below:
•  Start by ironing the fabrics that require the lowest ironing 

temperature.

•  Regulate  the  steam  according  to  the  selected  ironing 

temperature.

•  Only  use  steam  if  necessary.  If  possible,  use  the  spray 

function instead.

•  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 iron. If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing 

them, set the tumble drier to the ‘iron dry’ programme.

•  If the fabrics are damp enough, turn off the steam regulator 

completely.

•  Stand the iron upright during pauses.  Resting it horizontally 

with the steam regulator on generates wasted steam.

This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use 

and must not be used for industrial purposes. 
Carefully read through the operating instructions for the appliance 

and safeguard them for future reference.
General safety warnings
• Danger of electric shocks or fire!

• 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.

• Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with the 

soleplate when it is hot.

• 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 0.27Ω . 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.

• Keep the appliance out of children’s reach.

• 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 surface.

• 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 in water or any other fluid.

• 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.

DO NOT use sharp objects or abrasive products to clean the 

soleplate or any other part of the appliance. To keep the soleplate 

in good condition, do not allow it to come into contact with metal 

objects.

GUARANTEE TERMS
The terms of the guarantee for this appliance are in accordance 

with that stated by our representative for the country in which 

it is sold.  Details of those conditions can be obtained from the 

retailer  from  whom  the  appliance  was  purchased.  The  SALES 

RECEIPT must be presented when making any claims against the 

terms of this guarantee.  We reserve the right to make technical 

modifications.

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