Steam Ironing; Dry Ironing; Vertical Steam - Rowenta Pro Iron DG5030 Instructions Manual

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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.
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YPE OF F BRIC
L , C ,
INEN OTTON
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E NS
W , S
OOL ILK
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YNTHETIC
(Viscose, Polyester)
Note : It is normal for the connection cord to
become warm during use.
Before using the Pro Iron steam station 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
(•••).
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. llow 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 steam.
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RON THERMO TE M CONTROL
ST T SETTING DI L SETTING
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5 • Dry ironing
This appliance can be used for dry ironing if
the steam trigger is not pressed and the steam
control dial is set to min.
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 protect the garment.
For delicate fabrics, we recommend carrying
out a test on an unobtrusive part of the
garment (inner steam).
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.
Press on/off switch up (
steam indicator light will turn on.
When the steam indicator light turns off
(approximately 11 minutes), steam is ready.
Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold
the fabric from the bottom of the garment
slightly taut with one hand.
Holding the iron in a vertical position, press
continuously the steam trigger while moving
the iron from the top of the garment to the
C
bottom ( ).
If unit is left on without steaming for a length
of time, water can condense in the hose and
droplets of water can be seen when you begin
to use the Pro Iron steam station again. For
best results simply aim the iron away from
yourself, other people, animals and clothing
and press the trigger for a few seconds to
remove the condensation and steam begins to
fill the hose.
7 • Filling the boiler while in
use
Caution : Never unscrew the boiler cap while
iron is producing steam and boiler is under
pressure.
Before opening the boiler, ensure that there is
no steam inside. To do this, ensure the unit is
turn on, press the steam trigger and keep it
pressed until there is no more steam.
Turn the unit off (see section "Turning On and
Off") and unplug from outlet.
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), the iron light and