Focus DZ5000 - Iron ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Focus DZ5000 ROWENTA

(with slide-button opening)

Variable steam control

Shot of steam button

Temperature control dial

DESCRIPTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for

safety currently in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low

Voltage, Environment).

This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including

children) with a physical, sensory or mental impairment, or people

without knowledge or experience, unless they are supervised or

given prior instructions concerning the use of the appliance by

someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised

to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Caution, before plugging in your iron, check that your mains

voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the information

panel on the iron. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause

irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.

This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket. If using a

mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated. If you use an

extension lead, check that it is adapted to the power indicated on

the information panel on the iron.

If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately

replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.

The appliance should not be used if it has fallen, if it has obvious

damage, if it leaks or has functional anomalies. Never dismantle

your appliance: have it inspected by an Approved Service Centre,

so as to avoid any danger.

Never immerse your iron in water !

* depending on model

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Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord. Always

unplug your appliance: before filling or rinsing the reservoir, before

cleaning it, after each use.

Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to a

power source; if it has not cooled down for approximately 1 hour.

Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially

when you are ironing on a corner of your ironing board. Never

direct the steam towards people or animals.

Your iron should be used and placed on a stable surface. When you

put your iron onto its iron rest, make sure that the surface on which

you put it is stable.

This product has been designed solely for domestic use. Any

inappropriate use or use contrary to the instructions releases the

brand from all responsibility and renders the guarantee invalid.

Environment protection first !

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be

recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection

Keep these instructions

Take the iron out of the box and remove all the stickers.

IMPORTANT Before doing anything else, remove the soleplate

2 • What water may be used ?

Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water up

to 17° dH (German water hardness). If in doubt, check with your local

water authority. However, if your water is very hard, you can mix

50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or demineralised water.

IMPORTANT Heat concentrates the elements contained in

water during evaporation. The types of water listed below

contain organic waste or mineral 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 or air conditioners, pure distilled

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or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in

your iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.

3 • Using for the first time

Plug in the iron (fig.2) and set the temperature control dial (fig.3)

to ••• to heat the appliance.

A little smoke and a slight smell may be emitted, but this is only

Unplug the iron (fig.4) and fill the water tank (§ 4 Filling the

To remove any impurities in the iron's steam chamber, unplug the

iron and hold it over a sink horizontally. Push the steam control into

the Self Clean position : steam will now begin to build up.

After a few seconds water will emerge from the soleplate,

rinsing any impurities out of the steam chamber (fig.5).

Move the steam control to steam position after approx.

1 minute. Plug in the iron and allow the iron to heat up again.

Wait until the remaining water has evaporated. Unplug from the

mains and allow the iron to fully cool down.

4 • Filling the water tank

IMPORTANT Before filling the water tank, unplug the iron and

set the steam control to dry position .

Tilt the iron. Open the filling inlet (fig.6). Pour in water up to the

max mark (fig.7). Close the filler inlet (fig.8) and return the iron to

5 • Setting the temperature

Set the iron temperature to suit the type of material using the

temperature control dial (fig.3).

Temperature control*: The temperature control light indicates that

the soleplate is heating up. When the temperature control light

goes off (fig.9), the set temperature is reached and you can begin

* depending on model

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* depending on model

YELLOW The soleplate is still too cold for the selected

material. GREENThe soleplate is at the right temperature for the selectedmaterial.RED The soleplate is still too hot for the selected material.AUTO- OFF The automatic electronic cut-out* is active. Electronic temperature control*: The traffic lights tell you whether

the soleplate is at the selected temperature (fig.10).

IMPORTANT The iron takes longer to cool down than to heat

up. We recommend that you start with fabrics to be ironed at

a low temperature. For mixed fabrics set the temperature for

the most delicate fabric.

TIP Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to

Set the variable steam control to (fig.11) and set the

temperature to suit the type of material (care points •, ••, •••).

You can steam iron from temperature setting •• upwards.

Steam function* The steam quantity can be set to between no

steam (minimum steam quantity) and (maximum steam

quantity) (fig.12). We recommend setting to maximum steam

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quantity only when the iron is at temperature setting •••.

Auto Steam function* Set the steam button to (fig.13) and

the steam quantity will adjust automatically to the soleplate

(from temperature setting •• upwards)

IMPORTANT Leave an interval of 4 seconds between each

shot and wait until the flow of steam is finished before

standing the iron on its heel.

Press the shot of steam button to generate a powerful jet of

steam and remove stubborn creases (fig.14).

9 • Vertical shot of steam

(from temperature setting •• upwards)

TIP Hold the iron 10 to 20 centimetres away from the garment

to avoid burning delicate fabrics.

Hold the iron to the vertical and press the shot of steam button

( fig.15) to remove creases from suits, jackets, skirts, hanging

IMPORTANT Never direct the steam at persons or animals!

Press the spray button to dampen stubborn creases (fig.16).

11 • Anti-Drip system*

It prevents water escaping from the soleplate when the temperature

12 • Automatic electronic 3-position cut-out*

If, although switched on, the appliance is not moved, it will

automatically switch off and the auto off light will blink after the

following intervals (fig. 17):

- After 30 sec., if the iron is left standing on the soleplate or lying

- After 8 mins., if the iron is left standing on its heel.

To switch the iron back on, move the iron gently.

* depending on model

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Unplug the iron (fig.4), pour away remaining water (fig.18) and set

Open and close the steam control several times (fig.19) to prevent

the valve hole into the steam chamber from scaling or blocking up.

Allow the appliance to cool down before storing the iron standing

on its heel (fig.20).

IMPORTANT Do not wind the cord around the hot soleplate.

Never store your iron placed down on the soleplate (fig.21).

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING IMPORTANT Unplug and allow the iron to fully cool down

before maintenance and cleaning.

15 • Anti-scale system

Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale deposits.

This considerably prolongs the operational life of your iron.

The anti-scale cartridge is an integral part of the water tank

and does not need to be replaced.

16 • Self Clean function

(prolongs the life of the iron)

The Self Clean function flushes dirt and scale particles out of the

IMPORTANT Do not use descaling agents, as these damage

the lining of the steam chamber and so may impair the steam

Fill the water tank with tap untreated water up to the max mark and

heat the iron to the ••• temperature. Unplug the iron and hold it

over a sink horizontally. Hold the steam control into the Self Clean

position (fig.5) : steam will now begin to build up. After a few

seconds water will emerge from the soleplate, rinsing dirt and scale

particles out of the steam chamber.

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Move the steam control to position after approx. 1 minute.

Plug in the iron and allow the iron to heat up again. Wait until the

remaining water has evaporated. Unplug from the mains and allow

the iron to fully cool down.

When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth.

TIP Use the Self Clean function approx. every 2 weeks.

If the water is very hard, clean the iron weekly.

17 • Cleaning the iron

When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with a damp

cloth or sponge, as required.

Remove the dirt from the soleplate with a damp cloth or sponge.

IMPORTANT Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or

objects to clean soleplate and other parts of the iron.

If the appliance has been standing unused for long periods,

use the Self Clean function (see § 16).

No mains supply. Check that the mains plug is properly

inserted or try plugging the iron into

Set the temperature control to a

electronic cut-out* is

This is normal. When the thermostat control light* or

the yellow led* goes on and off the

iron is heating up. As soon as the

thermostat control light* goes off or

the green led* lights up the set

temperature has been reached.

* depending on model

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If you are unable to trace the cause of the fault, contact an official Rowenta

Customer Service Centre. The addresses are shown in the enclosed service

centre address list. Helplines listed at the front of this leaflet.

Further hints and tips are obtainable from our homepage: www.rowenta.com.

Subject to modifications !

Residues in the steam

Anti-Drip* is active

Wait for the soleplate to reach

the correct temperature.

Fill the water tank.

Steam control set on

Turn the steam control to the

required setting area.

to the water in the water tank.

holes of the soleplate

Clean the soleplate with a

non-metallic sponge.

Vacuum the holes of the

soleplate from time to time.

Your linen is not rinsed

sufficiently or you have

ironed a new garment

Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly

to remove any soap deposits or

chemicals on new garments

which may be sucked by the

Use of starch. Always spray starch onto the

reverse side of the fabric to be

ironed and clean your iron

Only use untreated tap water or

mix half tap water with half

distilled/demineralised water.

Use the Self Clean function and

Set the temperature control to a

Allow more time between each

* depending on model