Bosch TDS2510 Setup guide

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1SAFETY........................................................2
1.1 Safety precautions..............................................................2
1.2 Trouble-shooting ................................................................2
2INSTALLATION............................................3
3OPERATION.................................................4
3.1 Control elements.................................................................4
3.2 Before the first use .............................................................7
3.3 Measuring of the hardness of the water ...........................8
3.4 Setting the temperature......................................................9
3.5 Ironing with steam ..............................................................9
3.6 Ironing without steam....................................................... 10
3.7 Vertical steam....................................................................10
3.8 Cleaning & Maintenance...................................................10
3.9 Storing the appliance........................................................12
3.10 Steam gun..........................................................................12
3.11 Kind of water to be used ..................................................13
4COMPONENTS...........................................14
4.1 Components of the steam station ...................................14
4.2 Iron components...............................................................19
5FUNCTIONS ...............................................20
6REPAIR.......................................................21
6.1 Dismantling the steam station.........................................21
6.2 Dismantling the iron......................................................... 23
6.3 Thermostat control........................................................... 26
6.4 Measuring the temperature.............................................. 27
7FAULT DIAGNOSTICS...............................28
7.1 Easy troubleshooting....................................................... 28
7.2 Fabric stuck to the sole plate.......................................... 28
7.3 “The sole plate does not reach the right temperature”. 29
7.4 Water leakage in the iron................................................. 29
7.5 Drips from the openings .................................................. 30
7.6 The steam does not work................................................. 31
7.7 Water leakage in the steam station................................. 31
7.8 External parts are broken ................................................ 32
7.9 Problems when dismounting the water tank.................. 32
7.10 Dirt in the openings.......................................................... 33
7.11 The deposit drains by itself (with device off)................. 34
7.12 Inner tank seal damaged.................................................. 35
7.13 Steam regulator breakages.............................................. 35
7.14 Steam station stop working............................................. 36
8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................37

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1 SAFETY
1.1 Safety precautions
Danger!
Repairs should be carried out by personnel from the manufacturer’s
own technical department.
Improper repairs may be harmful to the users.
The appliance should be disconnected from the mains before being
dismantled. Inside there are parts that are subjected to high voltage
levels.
After being repaired, VDE 0701 tests should be conducted or else the
specific standard regulations of the country concerned should be
observed.
The main electricity cable may only be replaced by personnel from the
technical department, using spare cable.
1.1.1 Safety precautions during use
Danger!
Connect and use the appliance only in accordance with the
information supplied on the iron’s specifications plate. Do not connect
the appliance to the power supply in the event of there being visible
signs of damage to the cord or the appliance itself. Keep the
appliance beyond the reach of children.
Only a resilient, steady ironing board should be used. Should the iron
fall or show signs of not being watertight, it should be examined by the
Official Technical Department before being used again.
First unplug the electricity cable from the mains socket before filling
the tank with water. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
after each use or whenever checking for defects.
So as to avoid potential hazards, repairs and interventions that need
to be carried out on the appliance like, for instance, replacing the cord,
should only be performed by qualified personnel from the Official
Technical Department.
When leaving the place where the ironing is being done, disconnect
the iron from the power supply by removing the cable from the mains
socket.
1.2 Trouble-shooting
Warning!
Never attempt to carry out repairs by means of an indiscriminate
exchange of component parts.
Proceed in a systematic way and pay attention to the technical
documents supplied with the appliance.
The electronic plates should not be repaired, but replaced with original
parts from the manufacturer. Exceptions are listed in separate
documents.
When conducting checks with the appliance open, avoid contact with
parts that are hot or subject to tension.

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2 INSTALLATION

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3 OPERATION
3.1 Control elements

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1. Removable water tank
2. Removable iron pad
3. "Water empty" pilot light
4. "Steam ready" pilot light
5. Illuminated main power On/Off button
6. Steam hose
7. Mains cable with storage facility
8. Illuminated On/Off button for steam generator
9. Variable steam control
10. Housing with intemal steam generator
11. Mains plug
12. Steam hose storage facility
13. Temperature dial
14. Iron pilot light
15. Steam release button
16. Soleplate
Stain remover steam gun (Only for Mod. TDS2540)
17. Steam gun
18. Steam release button
19. Steam concentrator
20. Brush extension
21. Diffuser extension
22. Connection plug
23. Slot position for connection
24. Protection cap

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3.2 Before the first use
1. Remove any label or protective covering from the sole plate.
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 and fill it, making sure not to
pass the level mark.
4. Fit the water tank back onto the steam tank ("Click!").
5. Unwind the mains cable fully and plug it into an earthed socket.
6. Set the boiler ON/OFF button (8) and main power ON/OFF
button (5) switches to the ON position.
7. The green "steam ready" indicator lamp (4) will light up after
approximately 2-4 minutes (depending on the model), indicating
that the appliance is ready to use.
8. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor. The red "refill
water tank" indicator (3) will light when the water tank is empty..
- The iron pad (2) can be placed into the specially
designed recess on the appliance or somewhere
suitable alongside the ironing area. Never rest
the iron on the appliance without the iron pad.
- During its first use the iron may produce certain
vapours and odours, along with white particles
on the sole plate, 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.

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3.3 Measuring of the hardness of the water
In order to determine the hardness of the water used for ironing, there
are strips available (ref 056317) that are used as follows:
1. Briefly wet the strip.
2. Shake once.
3. Determine hardness after 1 min:

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3.4 Setting the temperature
1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to
determine the correct ironing temperature.
2. Select the temperature (13):
- "0" for Synthetics
- "00" for Silk-Wool
- "000" for Cotton -Linen
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.
Tips:
- 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.
3.5 Ironing with steam
1. Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank
2. Turn the temperature selector to the steam position, between
"00" and "max".
3. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs, using the variable
steam control (9)
4. Press the steam release button to release steam (15)
Important!
The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing for long
periods. This is a normal process.

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3.6 Ironing without steam
Begin ironing but without pressing the steam release button (15).
3.7 Vertical steam
1. Set the temperature control to the "000" or "max" position.
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 button (15)
3.8 Cleaning & Maintenance
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 damp cloth.
3. If the soleplate is soiled with dirt or scale, clean it with a damp
cloth.
4. Never use abrasive products or solvents.
Important!:
lways unplug the appliance from the mains supply before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it
3.8.1 Cleaning the Boiler
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 every
10 uses. If your 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 tank (1) is empty.
2. Place your appliance on the edge of your kitchen sink.
3. Unscrew the boiler drainage plug located on the bottom of the
appliance using a coin.

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4. 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
5. 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
done twice
Important!:
Before re-closing, make sure no water remains in the
boiler.
6. Replace and tighten up the boiler drainage plug with a coin.

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3.9 Storing the appliance
1. Always allow the appliance to cool down before storing it.
2. Set the switches for main power and steam boiler to the OFF
position and disconnect the connection.
3. Place the iron on the iron pad, standing on the soleplate.
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..
3.10 Steam gun
(only for Mod. TDS2540)
The steam gun has two functions:
1. Fabric refresher: With diffuser (21) the sprayed steam enables
superficial fabric creases to be lessened.
2. Fabric stain remover: The concentrator (19) and brush extension
(20) supply a concentrated jet of steam that makes it possible to
remove certain types of fabric stains.
Preparation:
Ensure that the appliance is not connected to the mains. Remove
connection plug for the iron (6) if this is connected. Then lift the cover
(24) and insert the connection plug for the steam gun in the correct
position -with slot (22) to the left - Then follow the same steps as for
ironing, the indicator lights and switches operate in exactly the same
way.
Important:
When the gun is being used, while pushing Steam
release button (18), there might be some water drops,
but this is normal.
Attention!:
Use the steam gun in intervals of no longer than 10
seconds at a time.
Direct the first steam jets towards a cloth in order to
eliminate any possible water condensation residue
from the steam tube.
Never direct the steam jet at garments that are being
worn by people or animals.
Do not use the brush extension for delicate fabrics
such as silk or cashmere.
To refresh fabrics

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3.10.1 To refresh fabrics
Refreshing garments with the steam gun can lessen creases and
wrinkles, although this does not substitute ironing with the iron.
For better results, hang the clothes wich you would like to refresh on
hangers.
Fully insert the diffuser (21) into the concentrator (19). Press the
steam release button (18) for the steam supply and direct the jet
towards the fabric that you would like to refresh.
Maintain a minimum distance of 10 cm to avoid getting the fabric too
damp.
3.10.2 To remove fabric stains
The steam gun can help to remove washable, fresh stains.
If the stain is not fresh, the garment should be washed in a washing
machine or hand-washed according to the garment care label.
For stubborn or non-washable stains, take the garment to a specialist
cleaning centre or dry cleaners.
Use the concentrator (19) to direct the steam jet at the stain, in
direction from the outer side of the garment into the fabric placing a
sponge or cloth underneath it to absorb the dirt. The brush extension
can also be used with gentle action to support the cleaning effect.
3.11 Kind of water to be used
Tap water can be used. If the water in your region is very hard we
advise you to mix the tap water with an equal amount of distilled Ior
demineralised water. This will prolong the optimum steam function of
the steam station.
The water tank can be filled at any time while using the
appliance.
Attention!
To avoid damage and/or contamination of the water
tank, do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, additives or any other type of chemical
product into the water tank.

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4 COMPONENTS
4.1 Components of the steam station
4.1.1 Control area
1. LED “Water needed in tank”: LED that lights up when the
float in the water tank is below a certain level.
2. LED “Steam ready”: LED that lights up when the correct
pressure has been reached in the boiler (when the NTC of the
boiler detects a temperature of over 150ºC)
3. On/off switch: Power supply ON/OFF switch of steam station.
4. Steam switch: This activates or deactivates the steam
generation system for ironing with or without steam.
5. Steam flow control: Control connected to a valve that
controls the amount of steam that is sent to the iron.
4.1.2 Water tank area
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6. Water tank outlet valve button: when the tank is fitted, this
button opens the tank outlet valve.
7. Water intake valve: when the tank is fitted, the button on the
bottom opens this valve, enabling the water to flow to the
water chamber on the inside of the appliance.
8. Water chamber cover: Plastic cover that covers the
intermediate water chamber and integrates the water intake
valve (from the tank), the air intake, the level sensor and the
connection to the water outlet tube (to the pump).
9. Air intake: To prevent vacuum from being created in the
water tank when the tank is fitted, which would stop it from
filling up, the chamber is connected to the outside by means
of this air intake. Without this element, the chamber would not
fill up.
10. Water outlet tube: This tube takes the water from the
chamber to the pump, which then drives it towards the boiler.
Apart from these elements, the chamber has a level sensor (float with
Reed sensor), connected to the water needed pilot light (“fill tank”).
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4.1.3 Pump
11. Pump: The pump drives the water from the water chamber to
the boiler. It is activated in two situations:
►When the boiler NTC detects a lack of water (Temp > 160ºC).
►When the steam station is switched on.
Important!
The pump has a diode, so it is important to respect
the polarity of the connections (a fast-on with cover,
the other without cover).
12. Boiler filling tube
4.1.4 Solenoid valve
13. Solenoid valve: The solenoid valve is normally closed and it
opens when the user presses the steam switch of the iron. It
is a 3-way valve:
►Steam outlet to iron (15), passing through the valve of the
steam control.
►Air intake to tank (15): during the steam expulsion, the tank
must be in contact with the air, as the creation of vacuum
inside the boiler must be avoided. The solenoid valve
therefore includes an air intake that comes from the openings
of the iron.
►Valve and safety tube (16): in the case of excess pressure,
this safety valve opens to release the excess steam onto the
outside.
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4.1.5 Steam cock and air valve
17. Air valve: The air valve is in charge of guaranteeing that the
air enters the boiler when the steam switch on the iron is
activated. This is an anti-return valve, which has one single
position (narrow part pointing down).
18. Steam regulator cock: Connected to the steam regulator
control, it enables the user to select the flow volume that is
sent to the iron. This cock has the following intakes/outlets:
19. Steam intake from boiler solenoid valve.
20. Air tube (from cock to valve)
21. Steam outlet to iron.
4.1.6 Boiler
22. Boiler: The boiler is the element in charge of heating the
water that comes from the tank until steam at the appropriate
pressure is obtained. This is comprised of the following
elements.
►Resistance: Heating element situated inside the boiler. The
resistance connections are (23) and (24).
►NTC (26): Temperature sensor which controls:
Steam pressure: When the temperature detected reaches
150ºC, the green light of “steam ready” lights up and the
user can activate the switch on the iron.
Fill boiler: When the temperature detected is higher than
160ºC, the system interprets that the sensor is uncovered
and it is necessary to fill up with water. Therefore, at
160ºC, the pump to fill the tank is activated.
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Checking the NTC: Value of the NTC should be 300kΩ
at 20ºC
►Thermofuses (25): As safety elements, the boiler has two
series-connected thermofuses that control the temperature of
the circuit.
►Water intake (27): Bushing that connects the pump to the
boiler. To avoid the calcification of the water inlet of the boiler,
the material was changed to silicone, since FD8809
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4.2 Iron components
1. Thermostat: Element in charge of regulating the soleplate
temperature according to the selection made by the user on the
iron temperature regulator. It is correctly regulated if the shutoff
temperature at maximum power (position “ooo” of the regulator) is
180-210ºC in the centre of the soleplate. It is not factory set.
2. Thermofuse: Excess temperature protection element. If this has
blown, the cause will be incorrect regulation of the thermostat
(change both thermofuse and thermostat).
3. Steam intake: connection of steam hose from steam station.
4. Electricity supply: Phase and neutral
5. Electricity supply: Earth
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5 FUNCTIONS