Rowenta Variable steam control iron User's Manual
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1. times After Ironing 1 AUN o Turn the temperature dial to the min setting Slide the steam lever to the no steam position Unplug the appliance Place the iron on its heel and allow to cool completely Empty water from the appliance before storing We recommend emptying the iron when not in use To protect the soleplate we recommend storing iron on its heel Cleaning and Maintenance When cold and unplugged the iron can be cleaned with a damp cloth and wiped dry Never use household cleaners or solvents Cleaning the soleplate Rowenta soleplates have excellent non stick properties and can be wiped clean when cold In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the soleplate starch detergent build up burnt synthetic fibers This can easily removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate Kit or a quality hot iron soleplate cleaner available at most stores The Rowenta kit is also available through our website www rowentausa com To prevent scratching of the soleplate do not iron over sharp objects zippers etc Do not place the iron on rough surfaces e g metal iron support which may scratch the soleplate NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 ggas 15 39 Page 8 Troubleshooting Issues Possible causes Solutions Iron does not Not properly plugged in Check that iron is plugged heat correctly The temperature Set the temperature control to a control is set too low higher te2. use 100 pure distilled water Once you have changed water it will take several uses to correct the problem Rowenta recommends trying the steam function for the first time on an old towel or cloth to avoid damaging your clothes iron and other impurities If your water supply contains large amounts of iron or organic matter these minerals can collect inside the iron and eventually appear as brown stains If you experience these problems Rowenta recommends using inexpensive bottled spring water Never use 100 pure distilled water Always remember Battery water and water containing additives such as starch perfume or fabric conditioner may not be used Such additives can affect the properties of the steam and at high temperatu res can form deposits in the steam chamber which will mark the laundry when they are emitted through the steam vents For this reason descaling liquids should not be used Selecting the Temperature Set the temperature control dial according to the fabric you are ironing Check the garments label for appropriate setting We recommend using the chart below as a guide a Temperature ironing label Fabric control D A Synthetic fibers e g e viscose polyester cA silk wool ee C AA cotton linen eee J Light will be on as iron is heating When light goes out iron is ready to use When heating a cold iron please allow thermostat to cycle twice before use thermostat light will go on and
3. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used e Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children Do not leave iron unattended while plugged in or on an ironing board Do not direct steam at people animals or iron clothes while they are being worn Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down There may be hot water in the reservoir eThe use of accessory attachments is not recommended by Rowenta Appliance Company and may result in fire electric shock or personal injury Ne A NS 4 This is either a 1600 or 1700 watt appliance check the appliance for the wattage marking stamped on the heel To avoid an overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit 2 If an extension cord is absolutely necessary the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over 3 Your Rowenta appliance is intended for household use N S ph NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 g 02 06 15 39 Page 3 Before Use Please read all of the Instructions for Use and the Important Safety Guards carefully Remove all packaging from the iron Remove the soleplate prot
4. RE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE MADE BY ROWENTA OR ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations 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 If you believe your product is defective bring the product or send it postage prepaid along with proof of purchase to the nearest authorized Rowenta Service Center see below If you send the product please include a letter explaining the nature of the claimed defect NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 ggas 15 39 Page 10 Rowenta 196 Boston Avenue Medford MA 02155 Tel 781 396 0600 www rowentausa com OFFICE LOCATION ONLY To service product see service center information below If your appliance needs service ship the product to your nearest regional service center Be sure to put your name on the outside of shipping box no P O boxes please If in warranty Rowenta will repair or replace product at their discretion If the product is out of warranty you will be advised of the cost of repair before any work begins Our main service centers are listed below Turnpike Appliance Authoriz
5. ector Itis normal for a small amount of smoke and a light odor to be produced the first time it is used This will quickly disappear Particles may emit from iron during first use They are not harmful and should disappear after the iron has been used Helpful Hints When ironing start with fabrics that require a low temperature setting and finish with those which need the highest temperature ee Mixed fiber fabrics should be ironed on the temperature for the most delicate fabrics For example a shirt that is 60 cotton and 40 polyester should be ironed at the setting for synthetics If spray starch is used spray it onto the reverse side of the garment Allow starch to penetrate before ironing by setting garment aside for 30 seconds For best results use a mesh type ironing board to allow excess steam to escape For delicate fabrics we recommend carrying out a test on an unobtrusive area of the garment such as an inner seam Adhere to manufacturer recommendations on garment label 3 Way Auto Off If the iron is not moved while it is plugged 8 min in an internal safety switch will turn it off It will turn off in 8 minutes if left vertically or in 30 seconds if left on its soleplate or tipped over A red flashing light indicates that the auto off has been activated To switch the iron on again move the iron or gently shake it Auto off is not on off switch Always unplug iron when it is no
6. ed Appliance 3495A Lawson Blvd 1644 West Ogden Ave Oceanside NY 11572 Downers Grove IL 60515 516 483 5596 630 852 1550 Service center information is subject to change Please visit our website at www rowentausa com or call our service center information line at 781 306 4620 The information line provides current service center information and listings in California Rowenta Werke GmbH 63016 Offenbach am Main h 1103898563
7. ities to be flushed from the soleplate Self Clean should be carried out occasionally and at least once a month Fill the iron with tap water to the max mark on the water tank Be sure that variable steam lever is set to m minimum Stand the iron on heel and plug in Set thermostat to e setting Once heated unplug iron Hold iron horizontally over the sink with the soleplate pointing away from body Move the variable steam lever completely to the right and hold in the self clean position for one minute Warning Doing this will cause steam and hot water to be ejected from the soleplate Take all proper precautions and hold iron away from body Move the iron gently back and forth and side to side until all water has run through plate Carefully wipe all water and material from the soleplate with an old towel as the water and minerals can stain the sole plate although this has no effect on glide or performance p NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 g 02 06 15 39 Page 7 Warning Iron and soleplate may still be very hot Exercise care while wiping Place iron on heel and leave to cool Before using iron after self cleaning test steam and burst of steam on an old towel or cloth than can be discarded Vapodur Valve To ensure the iron continues to steam efficiently open and close the valve a few times after each use This is done by moving the variable steam control lever left to right a few
8. mperature Auto off has engaged Move iron or shake it gently to depending on model reactivate Not enough There is insufficient Fill the water tank steam water in the tank Iron is not set to a steam setting See section called Steam Ironing The Anti drip function is active depending on model Wait for the soleplate to reach the correct temperature Iron is emitting a brown or white substance Water may need to be changed due to hard ness or organic matter See section Water recommenda tions Switch to spring water or mix tap water with distilled water Garment has not been rinsed sufficiently Ensure garments are rinsed tho roughly to remove any detergent deposits or chemicals on new garments Iron is leaking Over use of burst button Allow more time between each burst Distilled or softened water being used See section Water recommenda tions Switch to spring water or mix tap water with distilled water Overfilled Do not fill past max line on tank Be sure to close the filling inlet cover depending on model The Auto off light is flashing Auto off has engaged depending on model Move iron or shake gently to reactivate Build up on the soleplate Starch use Spray reverse side of fabric and allow starch to penetrate Burnt material Ironing at too high temperature Be sure to set temperature according
9. off twice p NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 g 02 06 15 39 Page 5 Steam Ironing WARNING e Never iron or steam clothes while they are being worn e Before ironing for the first time fill iron and allow to heat e The iron should be allowed to emit steam for 1 to 2 minutes while pressing the burst of steam button a few times to remove any impurities This should also be done if iron is not used regularly Steam is only produced when the temperature dial is set to the shaded area after setting Burst of steam i This feature is ideal for removing stubborn wrinkles or pressing in sharp creases JEN When the temperature control is set to the j steam zone after ee the burst of steam can be used by pressing the burst of steam button Leave an interval of 4 seconds si between bursts Vertical Steam The iron can also be used vertically This is especially useful for getting wrinkles out of hanging clothes curtains tapestries etc To steam vertically press the burst of steam button while holding iron in the upright position Warning Never iron clothes while they are being worn Dry ironing To iron without steam slide the variable steam control lever to the position We recommend dry ironing with an empty tank Set the temperature for the type of material to be ironed e or ee Steam ironing 2 SELF mecece W D DRY CLEAN You can
10. per DX1700 BIS 1103898563 gus 15 39 Page 1 ROWENTS EFFECT A Appliance description Spray button 6 Temperature control dial 7 Water filling inlet 8 Spray nozzle 3 Variable steam control with 9 Cord 0 2 Burst of steam and vertical steam button Auto Steam and Self Clean Function Cord support z 11 Water tank with maximum Auto off light water level indicator 5 Thermostat light 12 Soleplate p NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 epee 15 39 Page 2 va When using your iron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using the iron e Use iron only for its intended use eTo protect against a risk of electric shock do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids eThe iron should always be turned to Minimum Min before plugging or unplugging from outlet Never yank cord to discon nect from outlet instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect e Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let iron cool completely before putting away e Loop cord loosely around iron when storing Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling iron with water emptying iron or when not in use e Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the iron ship it to the nearest authorized Rowenta Appliance Service Center for examination and repair
11. steam iron by setting the tempe rature in the marked steam zone after The steam quantity can be set to between no steam position and maximum steam quantity We recommend setting to maximum steam quantity only when the iron is set at temperature setting ee Auto Steam For steam output to be automatically adjusted to the soleplate temperature turn the steam control to the position SELF AUTO CLEAN Depending on model h NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 g 02 06 15 39 Page 6 Spray Setting This feature is ideal for stubborn or set in Ensure there is water in the tank then press the spray button Do not spray silk Anti Drip System depending on model In order to produce steam all irons require a high tempera ture If the soleplate is not hot enough some of the water will not turn to steam and can spit or leak from the soleplate The Anti Drip system automatically switches off the steam when ironing at low temperatures to prevent spitting Anti Calc System Minerals in water can build up in the steam chamber The Anti Calc system contains a special material that neutralizes the harmful minerals This system is designed to extend and maintain the high steam performance of the iron The cartridge is not replaceable Self Clean Warning Do not use descaling agents They can damage the lining of the steam chamber This feature allows loose mineral deposits and other impur
12. t use Filling with Water lt d L Ensure the iron is unplugged Slide the variable steam control completely to the left Rest the iron on heel and tilt it forward approximately 1 inch Fill with water containing no additives to the max mark on the water tank We recommend using a the enclosed filling cup rather than filling under the tap Iron holds approximately 8 5 oz of water If you need to add water during ironing UNPLUG the iron and follow the steps above Ensure iron heats back to temperature afterwards that means thermostat light will go out h ff NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 g 02 06 15 39 Page 4 Water Recommendations Tap water Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP WATER up to 12 grains of hardness If your water is harder than this Rowenta recommends mixing half tap water with half distilled water which reduces the hardness or just use inexpensive bottled spring water Never use 100 distilled water since this can cause the iron to spit and leak Softened water There are many types of household water softeners and the water from many of them is perfectly acceptable for use in an iron However some types of softeners particularly those that use chemicals such as salt can cause the iron to leak or spit during use If you experience this type of problem we recommend that you try using inexpensive bottled spring water or untreated tap water Never
13. to fabric being ironed Spray function does not work Priming may be necessary on first use Fill with water Hold cold iron horizontally Place finger over the spray nozzle to create a vacuum Press the spray button 4 to 5 times Remove finger from nozzle press spray button a few more times If troubleshooting does not assist before consulting the retailer regarding their return exchange policy please telephone consumer service at 781 396 0600 ph NOT DX1700 BIS 1103898563 ggas 15 39 Page 9 In the interest of improving products Rowenta reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice LIMITED WARRANTY All Rowenta products are warranted for 1 year from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship During this period any Rowenta product that upon inspection by Rowenta is proved defective will be repaired or replaced at Rowenta s option without charge to the customer If a replacement product is sent it will carry the remaining warranty of the original product This warranty does not apply to any defect arising from a buyer s or user s misuse of the product negligence failure to follow Rowenta s instructions use on current or voltage other than stamped on the product or alteration or repair not authorized by Rowenta Repair or disassembly by anyone other than a Rowenta authorized service center will void the warranty THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN A
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