After Use; Maintenance And Cleaning; Anti-Scale System - Rowenta DW6000 User Manual

IMPORTANT Never direct the steam at persons or animals!
8 • Spray
Press the spray button
9 • Anti-Drip system*
This prevents water escaping from the soleplate when the temperature is too low.
10 • Automatic electronic 3-position cut-out*
If, although switched on, the appliance is not moved, it will automatically switch off and
the auto off light will blink after the following intervals:
- After 30 sec., if the iron is left resting on the the soleplate or lying on its side.
- After 8 mins., if the iron is left resting on its heel.
To switch the iron back on, move the iron gently.

AFTER USE

11 • Emptying
Unplug the iron (fig.4), pour away remaining water (fig.20) and set steam control to
.
Open and close the steam control several times (fig.16) to prevent the valve hole into
the steam chamber from scaling or blocking up.
12 • Storing
Allow the appliance to cool down before storing the iron standing on its heel (fig.21).
IMPORTANT Do not wind the cord around the hot soleplate. Never store your
iron placed down on the soleplate.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

IMPORTANT Unplug and allow the iron to fully cool down before maintenance
and cleaning.
13 • Anti-scale system
Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale deposits. This considerably
prolongs the operational life of your iron.
The anti-scale cartridge is an integral part of the water tank and does not need to be
replaced.
14 • Self Clean function
(prolongs the life of the iron)
The Self Clean function flushes dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber.
IMPORTANT Do not use descaling agents, as these damage the lining of the
steam chamber and so may impair the steam function.
Fill the water tank with untreated tap water up to the max mark and heat the iron to
the ••• temperature. Unplug the iron and hold it over a sink horizontally. Hold the
steam control into the Self Clean position (fig.5a-5b) and shake the iron gently : steam
will now begin to build up. After a few seconds water will emerge from the soleplate,
rinsing dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber.
to dampen stubborn creases (fig.18).
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