Rowenta 1DM 900 Iron User Manual
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1. SPARE PARTS Rowenta U K Limited has a network of Service Agents throughout the country see enclosed Service Information leaflet These Service Agents carry out in guarantee repairs free of charge and out of guarantee repairs chargeable on behalf of Rowenta Should service be required or the appliance appear faulty consult your local Rowenta Service Agent in the first instance If a product develops a fault during the guarantee period it is the responsibility of the consumer to supply to the Service Agent proof of the date of purchase of the appliance e g completed guarantee card and or receipt showing the date of purchase In cases of difficulty contact the Rowenta Consumer Relations Department see enclosed Service Information leaflet GUARANTEE U K only Details of the Rowenta guarantee are shown on the guarantee card enclosed with the appliance This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Should service or further information be required please contact the Rowenta Consumer Relations Department see enclosed Service Information leaflet In line with a policy of continuous product improvement Rowenta reserves the right to change product specifications without prior notice wn DM 900 7sprachig2. chased from a Rowenta Service Centre see enclosed Service Information leaflet gt Information for supply may also be obtained from the plug manufacturer DM 900 7sprachig 1 gt An electrical appliance is not a toy Use and store the appliance out of reach of children Do not let the supply cord hang down gt Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to the mains supply gt Electrical appliances generate high temperatures Always use the handles provided and warn other users of the potential dangers e g escaping steam or hot water especially when ironing vertically Never treat clothing which is being worn Always disconnect the appliance before filling or emptying the water tank before leaving the room even for a short time after use Never unplug the appliance by tugging on the cord Only safe extension leads should be used Do not immerse the appliance in water An electrical appliance should not be used if the appliance the supply cord or the cord protector is damaged the appliance has been dropped the appliance is obviously leaking In this case the appliance should be returned to an approved Rowenta Service Dealer for repair See enclosed list for addresses Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by specialists Improperly carried out repairs can cause serious danger to users To avoid danger to users a defective or damaged supply cord may only be replac
3. ed by an authorised Rowenta service centre Rowenta accepts no liability for damage arising from improper use or Operation see also POINTS TO NOTE This appliance is for domestic use only When the appliance has reached the end of its operational life it should be disposed of through the correct channels BEFORE USE A Remove the transparent soleplate protector Electronic 3 stage automatic switch off depending on model If the iron is switched on and not moved for a period of 8 minutes while standing on its heel or 30 seconds while standing on the soleplate or lying on its side an internal safety feature will switch the iron off and the automatic switch off indicator will blink Move the appliance sharply to switch it on again STARTING UP m Please read the information under POINTS TO NOTE m When using the iron for the first time plug it into the mains electricity supply set the temperature control to max do not add any water stand the iron on its heel and allow it to heat up in the vertical position for 2 minutes A small amount of smoke may be generated This is perfectly normal and will disap pear after a short period of use STEAM IRONING Adding water m Unplug the iron m Push the steam control slide fully to the left to shut off the steam valve Position min m Open the water filling inlet cover m Hold the appliance upright so that the water inlet is horizontal Fi
4. ll with water containing no additives to the max water level mark and close the lid N Replenishing water m Unplug the iron m Move the variable steam control fully to the left Position min Add water m Plug in the iron again and wait until the warning light goes off Return the steam control slide to the desired steam volume SELECTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE Set the temperature control on the iron using the international dot symbols control knob garment label or by type of fabric Laundry Fabric Temperature label regulator synthetics e cA e g viscose polyester GA silk ee wool GA cotton KAJ linen m Before ironing sort laundry by type of fabric m For delicate fabrics we recommend testing the ironing temperature on an invisible spot inside of the hem before starting to iron Connect the iron to the mains electricity supply Plug in the iron The warning light goes on and indicates that the iron is heating up As soon as the light goes out the set temperature has been reached and the iron is ready for use ADJUSTABLE STEAM FUNCTION Set the variable steam control to required steam volume Steam can only be produced when the thermostat is aligned to or max red zone Allow iron to heat up light goes out before activating the variable steam control Anti drip system depending on model The anti drip system reduces the steam v
5. nmo E a For appliance description see diagram on page 3 Spray jet H Flexible cord protector Water filling inlet with cover I Mains supply cord Variable steam control J Pilot light Spray button K Extremely scratch resistant Shot of steam button soleplate Automatic switch off indicator light L Transparent water tank depending on model M Maximum water level indicator Temperature dial The appliance complies with EU directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC gt The appliance may only be connected to alternating current as specified on the rating plate gt If your home is fitted with a differential current switch please ensure that it is sensitive to pulse trains U K ONLY SAFETY POINTS FOR REWIREABLE OR MOULDED PLUG b gt The mains lead is fitted with a BS 1363 13A plug gt If the plug supplied with the product is not suitable for your socket outlet then it must be removed cut off if it is a moulded on plug and a suitable 3 pin plug fitted in accordance with the instructions given below IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN WARNING Dispose of a plug that has been cut from the power supply cord as such a plug is hazardous if inserted in a live 13 amp socket outlet else where in the house How to connect the cord to a U K plug UPBEb ELI IMPORTANT STAA eos The wires in the mains lead are coloured in i B accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neut
6. olume when the set temperature is too low This helps prevent any water dripping from the soleplate Iron ready for steam ironing Steam generation starts when the iron is held horizontally Steam stop Steam generation can be interrupted m by setting the iron on its heel m by pushing the steam control slide fully to the left SPRAY FUNCTION Laundry can be spray dampened as soon as there is water in the tank m Press spray button down slowly spray shot fast and strongly spray mist SHOT OF STEAM While ironing firmly press down the shot of steam button A strong shot of steam penetrates deeply into the fabric Allow an interval of at least 4 seconds between steam shots Ww DM 900 7sprachig Vertical steam jet The iron can be used vertically This is ideal for removing wrinkles from clothing on hangers curtains wall tapestries etc Important Never steam or iron clothing that is being worn DRY IRONING Push the variable steam control fully to the left Position min AFTER IRONING Unplug the iron Set the variable steam control to max and empty any water left in tank Then set the variable steam control to min and leave the iron to cool down Iron with cord storage m For storage the supply cord can be wrapped around the integrated cord storage feature once the iron has cooled off completely m Always store the iron on its heel to
7. protect the soleplate CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE m When necessary use a damp cloth to clean the cool iron then wipe dry m Read the information in POINTS TO NOTE Cleaning the soleplate For the stainless steel soleplate we recommend the Rowenta soleplate cleaner PCOS This is available from Rowenta dealers m The high quality soleplate of your iron makes ironing easier and protects your laundry When not being used the iron should always be placed on its heel Do not rest it on a rough surface Do not scratch or scrape the soleplate Do not use strong or abrasive detergents for cleaning Self clean function It is important to activate the iron s Self clean function every two weeks to clean the steam chamber If the water in your area is very hard we recom mend weekly cleaning Fill the tank to half push the steam control slide fully to the left and allow the iron to heat up to maximum temperature Hold the iron horizontally over a sink press the self clean button beyound the max position to Self clean and hold it there Initially a great deal of steam will be expelled After a few seconds this is fol lowed by steam and water which rinses dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber Release the self clean button after about 1 minute on position min Unplug the iron allow it to cool off completely and wipe the soleplate with a damp cloth Plug in the iron again allow it to heat up and hold it o
8. ral Brown Live Please read the instructions given below before connecting the cord to a plug If you are in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this coffee maker may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows gt The wire that is coloured GREEN amp YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth Symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN amp YELLOW b gt The wire that is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED gt The wire that is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK gt This appliance requires a 13 amp fuse gt gt WORKING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA marked fuse approved to BS 1362 of the same rating must be used Always replace the fuse cover after fitting a fuse The plug must NOT be used if the cover is omitted or lost until a replacement is obtained make certain that only the correct fuse cover is used and fitted gt For plugs with a detachable fuse cover the replacement must be the same as the colour insert in the base of the plug or as directed by the em bossed working on the base of the plug gt If the detachable fuse cover is lost a replacement may be pur
9. ver the sink for a moment to release steam The self clean function helps prevent the drip opening in the steam chamber from becoming blocked or affected by scale Keep the function working well by opening and closing the valve several times each time you have used the iron activate the steam control slide Long term descaling Long Life Anticalc System Your iron is fitted with a special descaling system in the water tank which allows you to use tap water in the tank regardless of hardness You can also use distilled water or the Rowenta demineraliser PCO10 For distilled water we recommend mixing it in a 1 1 ratio with tap water A POINTS TO NOTE If the iron has not been used for a long time e g several weeks the steam channels should be cleaned and any deposits removed from the iron To do this hold the iron horizontally before you start to use it and allow it to pro duce steam for about 1 minute Also activate the shot of steam button several times Important Always empty the water tank when you have finished ironing 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 temperatures 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 SERVICE
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