Rowenta DW95X Manual page 4

• The surfaces of your appliance can
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reach very high temperatures when
functioning, which may cause burns.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the
appliance (accessible metal parts and
plastic parts adjacent to the metallic
parts).
• Never leave the appliance unattended when
it is connected to the mains. Before storing
the appliance, once it is unplugged, please
wait until it has cooled down (around 1
hour).
• The appliance must not be used if it has
been dropped, if it has any visible damage,
if it leaks, or if it functions abnormally in
any way. Do not attempt to dismantle your
appliance: have it examined at an Approved
Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• The iron should only be used with the base
provided (for cordless irons).
• Check the electrical power for sign of wear
or damage prior to use. If the electrical
power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any
danger.
• The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for cordless
irons) .
• Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a stable surface. When you place
the iron on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed is stable.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage
Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).
• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions
of use. It is designed for domestic use only.
• Always plug your steam iron:
- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V,
- into an earthed electrical socket.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance
and will invalidate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure
that it is correctly rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.
• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause
burns: do not touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate
of the iron.
• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with
care, especially when ironing vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or
animals.
• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under
a running tap.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is
filled with water.
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Before first use
When you first use the iron, some smoke or a harmless odour may be produced or
there may be a small discharge of particles. This will not affect the use of the iron
and will disappear quickly.
What water to use?
Your iron has been designed to use tap water. However, the self-clean function must
be performed regularly on the steam chamber to remove limescale.
If your water is very hard, mix 50% tap water and 50% bottled demineralised water.
Never use water containing additives (starch, perfume, aromatic substances,
softeners, etc.), or condensation water (for example water from tumble dryers, water
from refrigerators, water from air conditioning units, rainwater). This water contains
organic waste materials or minerals that concentrate under the effect of heat and
cause spitting, brown colouring or premature ageing of your appliance.
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Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
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Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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