Pro Perfect DG8820 - Iron ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pro Perfect DG8820 ROWENTA

* depending on model

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or

• The surfaces of your appliance can reach very high

• 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

2 hours before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap/ the

• 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,

• 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.

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• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or

over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or

experience or persons with reduced or impaired

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

• The surfaces of your appliance can reach very high

temperatures when functioning, which may cause

burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance

(accessible metal parts and plastic parts adjacent to

the metallic parts).

• 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.

• Be careful: if the boiler cap or the boiler rince cap

(depending on the model), is dropped or severely

knocked, have it replaced by an Approved Service

Centre, as it may be damaged.

a person responsible for their safety provides either

• When rinsing the boiler, never fill it directly from the

• The boiler cap musn’t 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 your appliance: have it examined at an

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 at an Approved Service Centre

to avoid any danger.

• 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,

- into an earthed electrical socket.

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, and is

• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.

• 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 ironing close to the

• 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

ironing close to the

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Rowenta irons are designed to be used

with UNTREATED TAP WATER. If your

water is very hard, Rowenta recom-

mends mixing half untreated tap water

with half distilled water which reduces

There are many types of household water

softeners and the water from many of

them is perfectly acceptable for use in the

However, some types of softeners, parti-

cularly 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 un-

treated tap water or store-bought distil-

led 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. Ro-

wenta 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.

Heat concentrates the elements in water

during evaporation. The types of water

listed below may contain organic waste,

mineral or chemical elements that that

can cause spitting, brown staining or pre-

mature 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

2 • Preparing your steam

Place the steam generator on a flat,

stable, horizontal and heat-resistant

surface. Remove the water tank using the

handle (on the front of the steam

Fill the tank with water, taking care not to

exceed the maximum level - fig.1.

Slide the tank back into its housing until

its “clicks” into place.

Unwind the electrical power cord

completely and remove the steam cord

from its housing - fig.2.

Plug your steam generator into a mains

socket with an earth pin - fig.3.

Due to the powerful steam output, a

mesh type ironing board must be used

to allow any excess steam to escape and

to avoid steam venting sideways.

3 • Switching on your

Press on the on / off switch - fig.4, it

begins flashing. The green light (located

on the control panel) flashes and the

When starting, and regularly while it is

4. Temperature control dial for iron

6. Removable 1.4 L water tank

7. Scale collector cover

8. Electric cord storage (Velcro)

e. Illuminated on / off switch

1800129615 DG88XX GRF_110x154mm 24/06/13 15:06 Page68being used, your steam generator's

electric pump injects water into the boiler.

It makes a noise but this is quite normal.

The steam generator and the iron are

ready for use when the steam indicator

light is on and the iron light goes out.

Operating the control panel

• Flashing green light - fig.6 : the water is

heating up in the boiler.

• Continuous green light - fig.7 : steam is

• Continuous red light - fig.11 : the water

5 • Using your steam

Place the iron’s temperature control -

fig.5 to the type of fabric to be ironed and

set the steam output - fig.6. The iron

temperature control light turns on.

Important: whenever you start using

your iron and whenever you reduce the

temperature during use, the iron is ready

for use when its indicator light goes out

and when the green light located on the

control panel comes on and remains on.

During use, when you increase the

temperature of the iron, you can start

ironing immediately, but make sure you

only increase your steam flow once the

iron’s light has gone out.

ECO Mode: Your steam genera-

tor iron has an ECO mode func-

tion which uses less power

whilst still guaranteeing a suffi-

cient steam flow for you to iron

your garments properly. In

order to use this function, once the ther-

mostat of your iron has been correctly set

(see table above), position the steam flow

setting on the ECO segment. The ECO mode

can be used on all types of fabrics, never-

theless for very thick or very creased fa-

brics, we recommend that you use the

maximum steam flow for best results.

While ironing, the light on top of the iron

and the steam ready light turn on and

off, as the temperature adjusts without

interrupting ironing. To obtain steam,

press on the steam control button

beneath the iron handle and keep it

pressed - fig.8. The steam will stop when

you release the button.

Always spray starch on the reverse side

of the fabric to be ironed.

The first time 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. Recommendations: To prime the steamcircuit, either before using the iron for thefirst time, or if you have not used the steamfunction for a few minutes, press the steamcontrol button several times in a row - fig.8,holding the iron away from your clothes.This will enable any cold water to beremoved from the steam circuit.Iron temperature control setting: Start withfabrics to be ironed at a low temperature andfinish with those which need higher tempera-tures. Mixed fibre fabrics: set the ironingtemperature to the setting for the most deli-cate fabric. Steam output control dial setting:Thick fabric: increase the steam setting. At alow temperature: set the steam outputcontrol dial to the low position. For delicatefabrics(•), press the steam control button(under the handle of the iron) intermittentlyto avoid possible water droplets appearingwith the steam. 69 TYPE OFFABRICSETTINGTEMPERATURE CONTROLSETTING STEAMCONTROL SYNTHETICS (Polyester, Acetate,Acrylic, Polyamide) •

1800129615 DG88XX GRF_110x154mm 24/06/13 15:06 Page696. Use the steam turbo

Press 2 or 3 times briefly on the turbo

steam control - fig. 9 to get an occasional

burst of steam iron for ironing heavy

fabrics, eliminating creases or for more

powerful vertical steaming.

7 • Vertical steam ironing

Set the iron temperature control and the

steam output control dial (located on the

control panel) to the maximum position.

Hang the garment on a coat hanger and

hold the fabric slightly taut with one

hand. Press repeatedly on the steam

- fig.8 control button (beneath the iron

handle) moving the iron from top to

Examples of how to use the vertical

• Removing creases directly on hangers

from delicate fabrics that you do not

want to bring into contact with the hot

• Refreshing a shirt or a suit just before

Do not press on the steam control

9 • Fill the water tank again

When there is no more steam and

the”Water tank empty” light flashes -

fig.11 : water tank is empty .

Remove the water tank using the handle

(on the front of the steam generator) -

fig. 12 and fill it - fig. 1 do not fill above

Push the water tank into position until it

"clicks" into place. Press the Restart

button underneath the control panel.

The steam generator and the iron are

ready for use when the steam indicator

light is on and the iron indicator goes out.

10 • Storing the steam

Press the illuminated on/off switch O/I

and unplug the generator. Place the iron

on the iron rest on the steam generator.

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 it is to be stored in a

cupboard or confined space. You can

store the steam generator in complete

11 • Cleaning the generator

The Iron soleplate: clean the soleplate of

your iron when it is cool with a damp

cloth or a non-abrasive sponge.

The base unit: Clean the plastic parts of

the appliance occasionally with a soft

12 • Easy descaling of your

As steam 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 from the

garment to avoid burning the fabric.

If this occurs, remove the excess

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Do not place the iron on a metal support.

When taking a break from ironing, always

place the iron on the iron rest plate of the

unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads and

has been designed to withstand high

Do not use any cleaning or descaling

products for cleaning the soleplate or

the base-unit. Never hold the iron or

the base unit under the tap.

Do not use any descaling substances

(vinegar, industrial descaling

products, etc.) when rinsing the scale

collector : they could damage it.

Before emptying your steam

generator, it must always be left to

cool for 2 hours to avoid any risks of

ATTENTION! Use the steam turbo

function with great care because the

extraordinary power of the steam can

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1800129615 DG88XX GRF_110x154mm 24/06/13 15:06 Page70To extend the life of your steam

generator and avoid scale 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

An orange “Calc-Away System” light

located - fig.13 on the control panel

starts flashing to tell you that the scale

collector needs rinsing.

Once the steam generator has cooled

down completely, remove the scale

collector cover - fig.14.

Unscrew the scale collector valve and

remove it from the housing; it contains

the scale that has built up in the tank -

To clean the collector properly, just rinse

it under running water to remove the

scale it contains - fig.16.

Put the the collector back into its housing

and screw it in completely to keep it

watertight - fig.17.

Put the scale collector cover back on -

In addition to this regular maintenance, we

recommend complete rinsing of the tank

every six months or after every 25 uses.

• Check that the steam generator is cold and

has been unplugged for more than 2 hours.

• Place the steam generator on the edge of

the sink and put the iron standing upright

• Remove the collector cover and unscrew

the scale collector.

• Hold your steam generator at an angle and

use a jug to fill the boiler with with 1/4 litre

• Shake the case for a few seconds then

empty it completely into the sink.

• Fit the collector back in its housing and

screw it on tightly to ensure it is watertight.

• Put the scale collector cover back in place.

IMPORTANT! This operation must

not be carried out unless the steam

generator has been unplugged for at

least two hours and has cooled down

To carry out this operation, the steam

generator must be close to a sink as

water may come out of the tank

The next time you use your iron,

press the “Restart” button on the

control panel to turn off the orange

Problems Possible causes Solutions The steam generator does notswitch on or the iron indicatorand ON/OFF indicator do notswitch on.The appliance is not switched on. Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in andpress the illuminated on/off switch (on the front of thebase-unit).Water runs through the holes inthe soleplate. You are using the steam controlbutton before the iron is hotenough.Decrease the steam output while ironing at lowtemperature (steam output control dial on the controlpanel). Wait for the thermostat light to go out beforeactivating the steam control button.You are using the TURBO steamcontrol too often.Press the TURBO steam control 2 or 3 times.Water has condensed in the pipesbecause you are using steam forthe first time or you have notused it for some time.Press the steam control on the iron away from theironing board until steam comes out of the iron.White streaks come through theholes in the soleplate.Your boiler has a build-up ofscale because it has not beenrinsed out regularly.Rinse the collector when the “Calc-Away System”indicator flashes. If your water is very hard, rinse itmore often.Brown streaks come throughthe holes in the soleplate andstain the linen.You are using chemical descalingagents or additives in the waterfor ironing.Never add this type of product in the water tank or inthe boiler (see our recommendations regarding waterto be used).Your linen is not rinsedsufficiently or you have ironed anew garment before washing it.Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soapdeposits or chemicals on new garments which havebeen sucked up by the iron.The soleplate is dirty or brownand my stain the linen.You are ironing at too hightemperature.See our recommendations regarding temperaturecontrol setting. You’re linen is not rinsed sufficientlyor you are using starch.Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly and always spraystarch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. There is no steam. The water tank is empty (watertank empty light (f) is lit).Fill the water tank and press the “Restart” button onthe control panel.There is little steam.The steam output control dial isset at minimum.Increase the steam output (control dial on the controlpanel).The soleplate temperature is setto the maximum.The generator is working but steam is very hot anddry. As a consequence, it is less visible.Water streaks appear on thelinen.When taking a break fromironing, if your ironing boardcover is soaked with water it isnot suited to the power of asteam generator.Check that your ironing board is suitable. A mesh typeironing board must be used to allow any excess steamto escape and to avoid steam venting sideways.The red “removable water tankempty” light is on.You have not pressed the“Restart” button.Check there is water in the water tank.Press the “Restart” button on the control panel.The water tank is not correctlyfitted into position.Push it into position until it "clicks" into place.Steam escapes from the scalecollector valve.The scale collector valve has notbeen tightened correctly.Tighten the scale collector correctly.The scale collector valve isdamaged.Contact an Approved Service Centre to order a newscale collector valve.The generator is faulty.Do not use the steam generator and contact anApproved Service Centre.Steam escapes under theappliance.The generator is faulty. Do not use the steam generator and contact anApproved Service Centre.The scale collector light stays on. You have not pressed the restartbutton after descaling.Press the restart button on the control panel. i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

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HELPLINE 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 (Ireland)

Consult our web site: www.rowenta.co.uk

5. Plaque repose-fer

(Polyester, Acétate,

A caldeira: Regularmente, limpe as

A caldeira: Regularmente, limpe as

mohli by ho poškodiť.

VARČNA UPORABA (ECO):

The generator is faulty.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING