IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your Rowenta Steam 'n Press basic precau- tions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the appliance. 1. Use appliance only for its intended use. 2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over. 3. Your Rowenta appliance is intended for household use only. 4. IMPORTANT – Do not remove soleplate cover when appliance is hot.
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Description: A Thermostat control dial G Soleplate cover lock B Burst of steam button H Lint pad C Removable water tank D Cord protector E Voltage selector (120/240 V) K Soleplate cover F Polished soleplate 240 V 120 V Fabric brush Ribbed finger grip...
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safety instructions carefully. It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the first time the appliance is used. This will quickly disappear. When the appliance is plugged in, and thermostat control dial is moved from the minimum setting, the soleplate...
Filling the water tank Remove cap, fill the tank with ordinary tap water and close the cap. Replacing the water tank Put the full water tank back into the unit, by sliding the lower handle back into the top half of the handle until it is firmly in place.
During use or while unit is heating or cooling, do not rest it on its soleplate. Place product on its side on a firm flat surface, as it will be hot. Never iron clothes while they are being worn.
Selecting the temperature Set the thermostat control dial (A) according to the type of fabric you are ironing. Check the fabric label for the appropriate setting. Fabric Temperature regulator synthetics nylon polyester (low temperature) silk wool (medium temperature) cotton linen (high temperature) Start at low temperature high temperature...
To avoid damage to clothes from dust or dirt that may collect in the appliance, we recommend that before the first use or after the appliance has been stored for some time you test the burst of steam on an old cloth. Steaming clothes Hang the wrinkled article of clothing on a clothes hanger.
WATER TO USE IN ROWENTA STEAM 'N PRESS Tap water The Rowenta Steam 'n Press is designed to be used with REGULAR TAP WATER (up to 12 grains of hardness). If your water is harder than this, Rowenta recommends mixing half tap water with half distilled water which reduces the hardness;...
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STEAM 'N PRESS TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Leaking or Distilled water. Never use 100% distilled water. spitting. The Steam 'n Press is designed to use tap water. In very hard water areas we recommend using bottled spring water. Softened water.