Focus DW5020 - Iron ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Focus DW5020 ROWENTA

11. SOLEPLATE CLEANING *

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• Please read these instructions carefully and

keep them for further references.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when

it is connected to a power source; if it has

not cooled down for approximately 1 hour.

• The iron must be used and rested on a flat,

stable, heat-resistant surface.

• When you place the iron on the iron rest,

make sure that the surface on which you

• Always unplug your appliance: before

filling, or rinsing the water tank, before

cleaning it, after each use.

• Children must be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of

children less than 8 years of age when it is

energized or cooling down.

• This appliance can be used by children aged

from 8 years and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of

the appliance in a save way and understand

the hazards involved.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be

made by children without supervision.

• The appliance must not be used if it has

fallen to the floor, shows evident of damage,

leaks or fails to function correctly. Never

dismantle you appliance. To avoid any

danger, have it inspected in an approved

• 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

IMPORTANT RECOMMANDATIONS

• The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220-

240V). Always plug your iron into an earth socket. Connecting to the wrong voltage

may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.

• If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is corrected rated (16A) with

an earth, and is fully extended.

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• If the electric power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service

Centre in order to prevent any danger.

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

• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the

• Never touch the electric cord with the soleplate of the iron.

• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are

ironing close to the edge of your ironing board.

• Never direct the steam towards people or animals.

• For your saftey, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations

(Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives).

• 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.

Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. If your water is

very hard (check with your local water authority), it is possible to mix untreated tap

water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions:

- 50% tap water, - 50% distilled or demineralised water.

However, it is necessary to operate the Self clean function regularly in order to

eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber.

Use the Self clean function approximately every 2 weeks. If the water is very hard clean

Types of water not to use?

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

or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your Rowenta iron. Also do

not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.

Automatic 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:

- After 30 sec., if the iron is left placed down on the soleplate or lying on its side.

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

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

Your iron is equipped with the Autosteam system, it automatically

adjusts the steam amount and the temperature based on the

Select the fabric to be ironed on the thermostat dial.

You can also set your iron based on the international temperature

For each fabric, the iron will automatically adjust the steam rate

for optimum performance.

* depending on model

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Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Water drips from

You are using steam while

the iron is not hot enough.

Wait until the thermostat light

You are using the shot of

steam button too often.

Wait a few seconds between

each use of the button.

You have stored the iron

horizontally, without

emptying it and without

See the section "Storing your

You are using ironing water

additives (i.e. scented

Never use ironing water

additives; these will permanently

damage your steam iron.

You are not using the right

Perform a Self cleaning

operation and consult the

chapter "What water should I

Your linen has not been

rinsed sufficiently or you

have ironed a new garment

Make sure that your laundry is

rinsed sufficiently in order to

remove any deposits of soap or

chemical products on new

Your are ironing with an

inappropriate temperature

selection (temperature too

Clean the soleplate (refer to

chapter 11). Select the

appropriate program.

You have ironed over a

printed are of a garment.

Never iron over printed areas

or applications – always iron

the reverse side of such a

The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank.

Your iron has been used

Carry out a Self clean.

You have placed your iron

flat on a metallic rest-plate

or ironed over a zip.

Refrain from ironing over

metallic buttons or zippers.

The steam control is not set

Check that the steam control is

set to the position.

The water tank is overfilled. Never exceed the Max level.

The water tank is not filled

Fill up the water tank.

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