Rowenta Pressure iron & Steamer Instructions For Use Manual page 5

NOT DG5030 022970
USE
3 • Turning on and off
Plug the generator into a 120 volt electric
outlet.
Press on/off switch (
steam indicator light will turn on.
When the steam indicator light turns off
(approximately 7 minutes), steam is ready.
During ironing the temperature indicator light
for the iron and the steam indicator light will
4 • Steam ironing
Never iron or steam clothes while they are
being worn.
The appliance allows steam output to be
adjusted.
• setting on the iron : the steam control dial
should be set to min.
•• setting on the iron : the steam control should
be set at the mid level.
••• setting on the iron : the steam control dial
can be set to the max.
T
YPE OF FABRIC
L , C
INEN OTTON
W , S
OOL ILK
S
YNTHETIC
(Viscose, Polyester)
Note : It is normal for the connection cord to
become warm during use.
Before using the generator for the first time
or if you have not used the steam function
for a few minutes, press the steam button
several times in a row while holding the iron
away from your clothes. This will enable any
cold water to be removed from the steam
connection cord.
When ironing start with fabrics that require a
low temperature setting (•) and finish with
those which need the highest temperature
(•••).
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), the iron light and
I - S
RON THERMO TEAM CONTROL
STAT SETTING DIAL SETTING
•••
••
•
turn on and off. This is normal as the
temperature is being regulated. The unit is still
on when these lights go out.
To turn the unit off, press the switch(es) in the
opposite direction so that the side without the
light is depressed. Unplug and leave to cool
completely before emptying or putting away.
Set the temperature control dial on the iron to
the minimum setting before unplugging.
Mixed fiber fabrics should be ironed on the
temperature for the most delicate fabric. 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.
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.
5 • Dry ironing
This appliance can be used for dry ironing if
the steam button is not pressed.
Set the iron's on/off switch to the on position.
Do not turn on the steam switch.
6 • Vertical steam
To remove wrinkles in cotton or linen, the
soleplate can come into contact with the fabric
for optimal results.
For synthetic fabrics, a distance of 4 inches is
recommended to avoid damage to the
garment.
For delicate fabrics, we recommend carrying
out a test on an unobtrusive part of the
garment (inner seam).
Caution : Steam produced is very hot. To
avoid burns and scalding never iron or
steam clothes while they are being worn.
Fill iron according to the "Filling the boiler"
section of instructions.
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Press on/off switch (
steam indicator light will turn on.
), the iron light and
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