Should you require service of your BOSCH small appliance, please contact customer service at 1-866-44-BOSCH. Repair of BOSCH appliances Should only be performed by qualified technicians. This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchase and is nottransferable. Specifically excluded from this warranty are failures caused by accident, misuse, neglect, abuse, inciuding tampering, use on a frequency or voltage other than marked on the product, and use for commercial purposes. To the extent allowed by law, this warranty sets out your exclusive remedies, whether for negligence or otherwise. BOSCH will not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, losses or expenses. THIS WARRANTY .S IN LIEU OF ALL OTIHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTIHERW1SE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY .S EFFECTIVE. BOSCH DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless authorized in writing by an off icer of BOSCH. Some states do not allow limitations on how long implied warranties last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. BSH Home Appliances Corporation 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649 USA Web site: Customer Service (toll free): 1-866-44BOSCH (1-866-442-6724) Appelez le service-client (gratuit) : 1-866-44BOSCH (1-866-442-6724) Servicio al cliente (libre de cargo): 1-866-44BOSCH (1-866-442-6724) 002 TDA2301 UC/09/03 en,fr,es SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS • To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance (such as a toaster) on the same circuit. • If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 12.5 ampere cord. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulleci or tripped over. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Before using your appliance for the first time Fill the tank of the .ron with tap water. Set the temperature control to "max". Plug in the appliance. When the steam .ron has reached the desired temperature (pilot light goes out), let the water create steam by setting the steam control to 2 and by repeatedly pressing the button . When using the steam function for the first time, do not direct the steam towards the laundry, as there coulci still be debris in the steam dispenser. Using the appliance The pilot light illuminates while the .ron is heating up. As soon as the selected temperature has been reached, the light goes out. If the .ron is already hot, you can continue ironing while the .ron is heating up. Sort laundry according to the fabric care labels and start at the lowest temperature . Setting one is the lowest temperature for synthetic fabrics (no steam output possible) Setting twois the medium temperature for silk and wool (produces continuous steam, when steam button is in steam position) Setting three is the highest temperature for cotton and linens (produces continuous steam, when steam button is in steam position) Ironing without steam Set the steam controller to "0". Rotate the temperature controller to the required position. If required, use spray. Removing and cleaning the needle Pull out the plug and leave the soleplate to cool down. Empty the tank. Depress the steam regulator and set to the "needle" position. Pull out the steam regulator and needle Remove any deposits from the needle tip with vinegar. Rinse off with clean water. Ensure that the steam regulator is installed in the "needle" position! Additional functions (for some models) Automatic shut off When the iron is plugged in, the automatic safety feature carries out an initial check. The warning light illuminates and the iron is heated up for 2 minutes. Thereafter, if the iron stands upright without being moved for longer than 8 minutes, or rests on the soleplate for 30 seconds or lays on either side for 30 seconds, the iron is switched off by the automatic shut off safety feature and the warning light flashes. To continue using the iron, shake it lightly. Ironing with steam Filling the tank WARNING! Unplug the iron first! Use only tap water or tap water mixed with distilled water if the tap water is hard! Other liquids will damage the appliance. NEVER fill above the «max.» mark, otherwise the tank will overflow! Water hardness Mixing ratio of tap water to distilled water: Medium 2:1 Hard 1:1 Very hard 1:2 Do not fill the tank above the «max.» mark. Set temperature control to "steam" and following the heating up, set the steam control to 1 or 2. Set the temperature control to position : steam control to 1. Set the temperature control to position or «max»: st...