DG8626FO PERFECT STEAM PRO - Fer à repasser vapeur ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DG8626FO PERFECT STEAM PRO ROWENTA

Important recommendations Safety instructions • Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply. • Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always unplug your appliance: - before filling the water tank or rinsing the boiler, - before cleaning the appliance, - after each use. • The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable. • This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities or persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience, unless a person responsible for their safety provides either supervision or appropriate instructions concerning use of the appliance prior to its use. • Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. • This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience or persons with reduced or impaired 6

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physical, sensory or mental capacities provided that they have been thoroughly instructed regarding use of the appliance, are supervised, and understand the risks involved. Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 or over and are supervised. Keep the appliance and power cord out of the reach of children under 8 years of age.

• The surfaces which are marked with this sign and the soleplate are very hot during the use of the appliances. Don’t touch these surfaces before the iron is cooled down. • Never leave the appliance unattended : - when it is connected to the mains, - until it has cooled down (around 1 hour). • Before rinsing the boiler/rinsing the anti-scale valve (depending on the model), wait until the appliance is completely cold and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap/ the scale collector cover. • Warning: if the boiler cap or the boiler rinse cap (depending on the model), is dropped or severely knocked, have it replaced by an Approved Service Centre, as it may be damaged. • When rinsing the boiler, never fill it directly from the tap. • The boiler cap mus not be opened during use. • 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 7

your appliance: have it examined at a Tefal Approved

Service Centre to avoid any danger. • Check the electrical power and steam cords for signs of wear or damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord or the steam cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Tefal Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger. • Accessories, consumables and end user replaceable parts must be only purchased from Tefal or an Approved Service Centre. • For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc). • Your steam generator iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is designed for domestic use only. • It is equipped with 2 safety systems: - a pressure release valve designed to avoid excessive pressure. In the event of malfunction, the valve releases excess steam. - a thermal fuse to avoid overheating. • Always plug your steam generator iron: - into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V (Alternating current only), - a socket outlet with ab earth connection. 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 connection, and is fully extended. • Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket outlet. • The sole plate of your iron and the iron rest on the base unit can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the sole plate of the iron. • Always use a vented/mesh ironing board and be careful of hot steam when roning close to the edges of the board. • 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 generator iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST ! i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

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PLEASE REFER TO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

Iron handle a. Iron with plastic handle* b. Iron with cork handle*

2. Precision shot button (concentrated steam command) 3. Steam trigger 4. Precision tip 5. Safety lock (to hold the iron on the base unit) 6. Removable 1.5L tank 7. Base unit 8. Tank filling shutter 9. "Calc Away System" scale collector valve 10. Automatic cord rewind button

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Iron rest Steam cord Steam cord storage clip "Calc Away System" scale collector Control panel a. On/Off button and "auto off" light b. Fabric selection dial c. Selected fabric lights d. “Calc Away System” indicator e. Tank empty button and light f. “Boost / vertical steam” command * depending on model

some types of softeners, particularly those that use chemicals such as salt, can cause the appliance to leak or spit during use, this is notably the case with filtering jugs. Therefore we would not recommend using this type of water.

• If you experience this type of problem, we recommend that you try using untreated tap water or store-bought distilled water which can be mixed 50% distilled with 50% untreated tap water. Once you have changed water it will take several uses to correct the problem. Rowenta recommends trying the steam function for the first time on an old towel or cloth that can be discarded to avoid potentially damaging your clothes.

• Your steam generator is equipped with a safety lock that holds the iron on to the base unit in order to facilitate transport and storage:

• Pull up – fig. 1. • Push down – fig. 2. The safety lock allows you to carry your steam generator by the iron handle: - place the iron on the iron rest of the steam generator and lock it into place (you will hear an audible “click” sound) – fig. 1. - Hold the iron by its handle in order to transport your steam generator - fig. 3.

2 • Water recommendations

• Rowenta steam generators are designed to be used with UNTREATED TAP WATER. If your water is very hard,

Rowenta recommends mixing half untreated tap water with half distilled water which reduces the hardness.

• Heat concentrates the elements in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic waste, mineral or chemical elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. These types of water should not be used in your ROWENTA steam generator.

• There are many types of household water softeners and the water from many of them is perfectly acceptable for use in the steam generator. However,

3 • Preparing your steam generator

• Place the steam generator on a flat, stable, horizontal and heat-resistant surface. • We recommend that you use an ironing board that is suitable for use with steam generators; (steam generator rest must be tray-type rather than mesh-type). The board should be a mesh type to allow any excess steam to escape and to avoid steam venting sideways. • Lift the removable water tank (located at the front of the steam generator) pressing on the lock screw located on the tank handle – fig. 4. • Fill the tank with untreated tap water, taking care not to exceed the maximum level - fig. 5. • Slide the tank back into its housing until it “clicks” into place. • Unwind the electrical power cord completely and remove the steam cord from its housing - fig.6. • Plug your steam generator into a mains socket with an earth pin - fig.7.

4 • Switching on your steam generator • Press the on/off switch, it lights up - fig.8. The green lights located inside each fabric section start to flash. After around one minute, and regularly while it is being used, your steam generator’s electric pump injects water into the boiler. It makes a noise but this is quite normal. • Your steam generator is ready for use when the green lights stop flashing. The first time that the appliance is used there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful. They will not affect use and will disappear quickly.

5 • Operating the control panel

• When one of the lights on the control panel is flashing this means that your steam generator is not yet ready for ironing the selected fabric.

• If all of the green lights have stopped flashing, your steam generator is at the correct temperature and steam setting for ironing the selected fabric. A beep will confirm that your steam generator is ready - fig.10.

• While you are ironing, if you select a higher programme, you can continue ironing. • Red “tank empty” light is flashing - fig. 14: the tank is empty. • Blue “on/off” light is flashing: your appliance is on standby. • Orange “Calc-Away” light is flashing - fig. 17: the collector needs to be rinsed.

6 • Using your steam generator

Eco Intelligence • Your steam generator is fitted with an Eco Intelligence electronic control system that provides optimal control of the iron’s steam output and temperature according to the selected fabric: this reduces energy consumption and guarantees optimum ironing for each type of fabric. • Set the control button to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below). SYNTHETICS (Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Polyamide)

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“Boost “function • Your generator is equipped with a “Boost” function that allows you to increase steam release during use at particular moments and for particularly difficult areas, for example if you are ironing very thick or very creased fabrics. To use this function, press the Boost button on the control panel, a blue light turns on - fig.16. • To deactivate the Boost function, press the button again. The blue light will then turn off. You can also deactivate it by turning the fabric selection dial.

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7 • Using the Precision Shot

• The Boost function is deactivated automatically after 15 minutes. The blue light flashes to indicate that the Boost function will turn off, then turns off.

• Your appliance comes with a Precision

Shot function: it allows you to make a concentrated steam injection when ironing difficult creases, intricate and difficult access areas. • To use this function, press fully on the Precision Shot located on the top of your iron as many times as necessary.

The Boost function can only be used on the "Wool", "Cotton" and "Linen" positions. For other fabrics, there is no need to use the Boost function as the combinations of "Synthetic" and "Silk" settings are sufficient.

ATTENTION! use the Precision shot function carefully as the steam comes out with exceptional force and could cause burns.

• For steam output, press the steam control below the iron handle - fig.11. The steam stops when the control is released.

• If you are using starch, spray it on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

8 • Vertical steam ironing

Recommendation: when using for the first time or if you have not used steam for several minutes, press the steam control repeatedly several times - fig.

11 holding it away from your linen. This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit.

• To iron a wool, cotton or linen garment, select the fabric and press on the

"Boost/vertical steam" button for powerful vertical steam ironing. • For delicate fabrics such as synthetics or wool, it is not necessary to use the "Boost/vertical steam" button, as the "synthetics" and "silk" setting buttons are sufficient for removing creases. • Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. • Press the steam control button - fig.11 repeatedly, moving from top to bottom fig.13. Examples of how to use the vertical steam ironing function: • Removing creases from delicate fabrics that you do not want to come into contact with the hot iron • Refreshing a shirt or suit just before putting it on.

Fabric selection: your iron heats up quickly, start with fabrics that are ironed at low temperatures and end with those that require a higher temperature. Please note, if you start by ironing fabrics that require a higher temperature, the appliance may take some time to cool down. If you wish to accelerate the process you can activate the steam control, holding the iron away from your linen to cool it down more quickly. On each change of fabric, wait for the lights to stop flashing. If you are ironing fabrics made from mixed fibres, set the iron for the most delicate fabric.

For delicate fabrics(•), press the steam control button (under the handle of the iron) intermittently to avoid possible water droplets appearing with the steam.

As the steam produced is very hot, never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn; always hang garments on a coat hanger.

For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres away so as not to burn the fabric.

When pausing during ironing, never place the iron on a metal iron stand, which could damage it, but on the rest plate of the unit: it is fitted with nonslip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.

• Do not press the steam control button.

10 • Filling the water tank up again

• When there is no more steam and the "water tank empty" light flashes - fig.14: the water tank is empty. • Remove the water tank using the handle (on the front of the steam generator) by pressing on the locking screw located on the tank handle - fig.15 and fill it up - fig.5 taking care not to exceed the maximum level. If this occurs, pour away the excess water. • Push the water tank into position until it “clicks” into place. • Press the “tank empty” Restart button under the control panel. • Your steam generator is ready for use when the green lights stop flashing.

• Place the iron on the steam generator iron rest. Lock the iron on the base unit by pulling up the safety lock and pressing it until you hear an audible click, so your iron is secure - fig 1. Fold the steam cord in two and place it in its housing.

• Leave the steam generator to cool for at least one hour before putting it away if you want to store it in a cupboard or confined space. You can then store your steam generator safely.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

13 • Cleaning the steam generator Never hold the iron or the base unit under a running tap. Do not use any maintenance or descaling product to clean the soleplate or the base unit.

11 • “Auto-off” system

• For your safety your steam generator is fitted with an “auto-off” system which places it on standby after it has been left unused for 8 minutes or in the event of it being left on accidentally. • Three beeps sound and the blue light on the "On/Off" button flashes to indicate that the appliance is going on standby. • To reactivate the steam generator: press the "On/Off" button and wait for the green lights to stop flashing before starting to iron again. • The steam generator can also be reactivated by pressing the steam button. • For your safety, after around 30 minutes without being used, the "auto-off" system will switch off your steam generator. To restart your ironing session, press the "On/Off" button.

12 • Storing the steam generator

• Turn off the steam generator by pressing the "On/Off" button. • Unplug the appliance and press the automatic cord rewind button.

• The iron soleplate: clean the soleplate of your iron when it is cool with a damp cloth or non-abrasive sponge.

• The base unit: clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.

14 • Easy descaling of your steam generator

Do not use any descaling substances (industrial descaling products, etc.) when rinsing the scale collector or boiler tank, they could damage it. Before emptying your steam generator, it must always be left to cool for 2 hours to avoid any risk of scalding. • To extend the life of your steam generator and avoid scale being deposited on your ironing, your steam generator is equipped with a built-in scale collector. This collector, located in the tank, automatically removes the scale that forms inside. Operation: • An orange “Calc-Away” light - fig.17 located on the control panel starts flas-

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• Once the steam generator has completely cooled down, remove the scale collector - fig.18.

Important! This operation must not be carried out unless the steam generator has been unplugged for at least two hours and has cooled down completely. To carry out this operation, the steam generator must be close to a sink as water may come out of the tank.

• Unscrew the scale collector valve and remove it from the base unit; it contains the scale that has built up in the tank fig.18.

• To clean the collector properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains - fig.19. You can soak the collector in white vinegar or lemon juice for a few hours to remove any stubborn scale stuck to the collector. • Put the collector back in its housing and screw it in completely to keep it watertight but do not overtighten it - fig.20. • Put the scale collector cover back in place - fig.20.

Apart from this regular maintenance process, we recommend that you rinse the boiler completely every 6 months, or every

25 times you use your iron. • Make sure that the steam generator has been unplugged and allowed to cool for at least 2 hours. • Place the steam generator on the edge of your sink and the iron to one side, on its base. • Remove the collector cover and unscrew the scale collector - Fig.18. • Hold your steam generator at an angle and use a jug to fill the boiler with 1/4 litre of tap water - Fig.21. • Shake the base for a few seconds then empty it completely into the sink - Fig.22 and 23. • Fit the collector back in its housing and screw it on tightly to ensure it is watertight but do not over-tighten it - Fig.20. • Put the scale collector cover back in place - Fig.20. Next time you use the appliance press the “Calc-Away” button located on the control panel to switch off the orange light.

The steam generator does not work without the scale collector.

Next time you use the appliance, press the “Calc-Away” button located on the control panel to switch off the orange light.

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BG CS HR IS THERE A PROBLEM?

HU The steam generator does not switch on or the control panel lights and ON/OFF indicator lights do not switch on.

Water runs through the holes in the soleplate.

The appliance is not switched on.

Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in and press the illuminated on/off switch (on the front of the base-unit).

RO You are using the steam control button before the iron is hot enough.

Water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or you have not used it for some time. You are using the steam command too often when ironing delicate fabrics (•).

Wait for the green lights to stop flashing before activating the steam control.

Press the steam control on the iron away from the ironing board until steam comes out of the iron.

SK SL Activate the steam command moderately when ironing delicate fabrics (•).

SR The Boost function blue light signal flashes/turns off.

The Boost function shuts off automatically after 15 minutes: the blue light flashes and then switches off.

Your are using the "Synthetics" or "Silk" position.

This is completely normal. The Boost function is designed for occasional use only (see § 6).

White streaks come through the holes in the soleplate.

Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen. The soleplate is dirty or brown and may stain the linen.

There is little steam.

Water streaks appear on the linen. The “empty tank” signal light is flashing.

Steam escapes from the scale collector valve.

Steam escapes under the appliance.

The “Calc-Away” light is flashing. The red "tank empty" light is flashing and the "On/Off" button is not working.

Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it has not been rinsed out regularly.

You are using chemical descaling agents or additives in the water for ironing. Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it. You are not using the correct programme for the fabric. You are using starch. The tank has not been fitted correctly into its housing. The water tank is empty (red light is flashing). The soleplate temperature is set to the maximum. Your ironing board cover is soaked with water because it is not suited to the power of a steam generator. You have not pressed the "empty tank" restart button. The tank is not correctly fitted in its housing. The scale collector valve has not been tightened correctly. The scale collector valve is damaged. The generator is faulty. The generator is faulty. You have not pressed the “Calc-Away” restart button. The appliance has been stored in a cold place (approx. <10C°)

The Boost function can only be used in the "Wool",

"Cotton" and "Linen" position. For other fabrics, there is no need to use the Boost function, the combinations of "Synthetics" and "Silk" settings are sufficient. Rinse the collector when the “Calc-Away System” indicator flashes. If your water is very hard, rinse it more often. Never add this type of product in the water tank or in the boiler (see § 1). Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up by the iron. See our advice about settings (see § 5). Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. Push it back into its housing until you hear a “click”. Fill the water tank and press the “Restart” button on the control panel. The generator is working but steam is very hot and dry. As a consequence, it is less visible. Check that your ironing board is suitable. A mesh type ironing board must be used avoid condensation. Press the "empty tank" restart button on the control panel. Push it into the housing until you hear a “click”. Tighten the collector valve. Contact an Approved Service Centre. Do not use the steam generator and contact an Approved Service Centre. Do not use the steam generator and contact an Approved Service Centre. Press the “Calc-Away” restart button located on the control panel. Unplug the appliance. Wait for 3 hours so that the appliance is at room temperature

If you have any product problems or queries with your product, please telephone our

Customer Relations team on: 0845 602 1454 (UK) - (01) 677 4003 (ROI) Consult our web site: www.rowenta.co.uk

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