Pro Precision DG8409 - Iron ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pro Precision DG8409 ROWENTA

1800120887 DG84XX GRH_FerClassic_BASE_110x154mm 07/12/10 16:33 Page6SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS _________________________

Please read these instructions carefully be-

fore first use. This product has been des-

igned for domestic use only. Any

commercial use, inappropriate use or fai-

lure to comply with the instructions, the

manufacturer accepts no responsibility and

the guarantee will not apply.

For your safety, this appliance conforms to

the applicable standards and regulations

(Low Voltage, Electomagnetic Compatibi-

lity, Environmental Directives, as applica-

Your steam generator is an electrical ap-

pliance: it must be used in normal condi-

It is fitted with 2 safety systems:

- A pressure release valve which, in the

event of a malfunction, releases any ex-

- A thermal fuse to prevent the appliance

Always plug in your steam generator:

- An electrical installation with voltage bet-

- An earthed socket. If you are using a

mains extension lead, ensure that it is cor-

rectly rated (10A) with an earth, and is

Connecting to the wrong voltage may

cause irreparable damage to the appliance

and will invalidate your guarantee.

Unwind the electrical power cord comple-

tely before plugging it in to a mains socket

Should the power cord or the boiler cord

linking the iron to the base unit become da-

maged, it must be replaced by a ROWENTA

approved service centre to avoid the risk of

Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on

the cord. Always unplug your appliance:

- before filling the water compartment,

rinse out the collector or the boiler;

- before cleaning your generator,

The appliance must be used and placed on

a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface.

When you place the iron on the iron rest,

make sure that the surface on which you

This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or

lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or ins-

truction concerning use of the appliance by

a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

Before filling the water compartment, al-

ways chek that your appliance is unplug-

Never leave the appliance unattended:

- when it is connected to the mains,

- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

The soleplate and generator iron-rest can

become very hot and cause burns: never

touch these parts. Never touch the electric

cords with the soleplate of the iron.

Your appliance gives off steam which can

Handle your iron carefully, particularly

when using the vertical steam function.

Be careful when ironing near to the edge of

the ironing board as steam can vent side-

ways. Never direct the steam towards per-

Models fitted with the scale collector “Calc

Away-System”: Always wait before rinsing

the collector until the steam generator has

cooled down and has been unplugged for

at least 2 hours before unscrewing the col-

If you lose or damage the collector, have it

replaced by an Approved Service Centre.

Models not fitted with the scale collector:

Before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap,

wait until the generator is cold (unplugged

for more than 2 hours).

While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it di-

rectly under the tap.

If you lose or damage the boiler rinse cap,

have it replaced by an approved Service

Do not immerse your steam generator in

water or any other liquid. Do not rinse it

under a running tap. The appliance must

not be used if it has fallen to the floor,

shows evidence of damage, leaks or fails to

Never dismantle your appliance.

To avoid any danger, have it inspected in a

ROWENTA approved service centre.

EN F D NL I E P GR TR Keep these instructions

1800120887 DG84XX GRH_FerClassic_BASE_110x154mm 07/12/10 16:33 Page11 • What water to use ?

Rowenta irons are designed to be used

with REGULAR UNTREATED TAP WATER. If your water is very hard,

Rowenta recommends mixing half tap

water with half distilled water which

reduces the hardness.

There are many types of household

water softeners and the water from some

of them may be perfectly acceptable for

use in the steam generator. However,

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.

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

2 • Preparing your steam

Place the steam generator on a flat,

stable, horizontal and heat-resistant

Check that your appliance is unplugged.

Take the water jug and fill it with a

maximum of a litre of water and pour the

water into the water tank without

exceeding the Max level - fig.1.

Unwind the electrical power cord

completely and remove the steam cord

from its housing - fig.2.

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.

PREPARATION _________________________________________

3. Temperature control dial for iron

cover (depending on model)

13. Scale collector (depending on the

c. “Steam ready” light

Plug your steam generator into a mains

socket with an earth pin - fig.3. For best

results you should use a mesh

type/vented ironing board. The green

light (located on the control panel)

flashes and the boiler heats up - fig.4.

When starting, 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.

The steam generator and the iron are

ready to iron when the steam ready

indicator light is on, without flashing, and

the iron temperature control light is off.

Operating the control panel

• Flashing green light - fig.4 : the water is

heating up in the boiler.

• Green indicator light not flashing -

fig.6 : steam is ready for use.

• Red indicator light flashing - fig.9 : the

water tank is empty.

• Orange "Calc-Away System" - fig.11 or

"Boiler rinse" - fig.17 light (depending

on model) flashes: you must rinse your

Using your steam generator

Place the iron’s temperature control -

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

see table below. The iron temperature

control light turns on.

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.7. 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.

USE __________________________________________________ TYPE OFFABRICSETTINGTEMPERATURE CONTROL SYNTHETICS (Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Polyamide) •

Recommendations: To prime the

steam circuit, either before using the

iron for the first time, or if you have

not used the steam function for a few

minutes, press the steam control

button several times in a row - fig.7,

holding the iron away from your

clothes. This will enable any cold

water to be removed from the steam

Iron temperature control setting: Start

with fabrics to be ironed at a low

temperature and finish with those

which need higher temperatures. Each

time you change fabrics, wait for the

light to turn off. Mixed fibre fabrics:

set the ironing temperature to the

setting for the most delicate fabric.

Woollen garments: press repeatedly

on the steam control button to obtain

short bursts of steam, without placing

the iron on the garment itself. This will

avoid making the fabric shiny.

want to use steam on delicate fabrics

(•), press the steam control button

(under the handle of the iron)

intermittently to avoid possible water

droplets appearing with the steam.

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

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.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ________________________

6 • Vertical steam ironing

Set the temperature of the iron to the

Hang the garment on a coat hanger and

hold the fabric slightly taut with one

hand. Press repeatedly on the steam

- fig.7 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

8 • Fill the water tank again

When there is no more steam and

the”Water tank empty” light flashes -

fig.9 : water tank is empty.

Unplug the steam generator. Take the

water jug and fill it with a maximum of a

litre of water and pour the water into the

water tank being careful not to exceed

the Max level - fig.1.

Plug in the steam generator - fig.3. Press

the “Restart” button underneath the

control panel - fig.10.

The steam generator and the iron are

ready for use when the steam indicator

light is on - fig.6 and the iron

temperature control light goes out.

9 • Storing the steam generator

Unplug the steam generator. Place the

iron on the iron rest on the steam

generator. Fold the steam cord in two

and place it in its housing - fig.25.

Wind up the power cord and attach it

with the velcro - fig.26.

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 then store your steam

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

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

Models fitted with the "Calc Away-

System" scale collector

To 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

An orange “Calc-Away System” light

located - fig.11 on the control panel

starts flashing to tell you that the scale

collector needs rinsing.

Once the steam generator has cooled

completely, remove the scale collector by

giving a ¼ turn to the left

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.14.

Put the the collector back into its housing

and screw it in completely to keep it

watertight - fig.15.

Put the scale collector cover back on -

Models without scale collector

To prolong the life of your steam

generator and prevent the release of

scale on to your ironing, your steam

generator is equipped with an orange

"Boiler rinse light" that flashes on the

control panel when you need to drain the

If the orange “boiler rinse” warning light

flashes, you can continue ironing

normally but remember to rinse the

boiler first the next time that you use it.

Place the steam generator on the edge of

your sink, with the iron placed to one

side, standing on its heel.

Unscrew anti-clockwise a quarter of a

turn the boiler rinse cap - fig.18.

Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler

Holding the steam generator in a tilted

position, and using a jug, fill the boiler

with ¼ litre of untreated tap water -

Shake the base unit for a few moments -

fig.21 and then empty it completely into

To obtain the best results, we

recommend that this operation is done

Screw back and tighten up the boiler

rinse cap with a coin - fig.23.

Put the boiler rinse cap cover back in

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

they could damage it.

Before emptying your steam generator,

it must always be left to cool for

2 hours to avoid any risks of scalding.

The next time you use your iron,

press the “Restart” button on the

control panel to turn off the orange

“Calc-Away System” light - fig.10.

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.

The next time you use the generator

hold down the “restart” button for a

few seconds to turn off the orange

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

Leave it at a local civic waste disposal centre.

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

Problems Causes Solutions

he generator does not come on

nd the thermostat light is not

he appliance is not switched on.

heck that your appliance is correctly plugged in.

Water runs out of the holes in

Water has condensed in the

pipes because you are using

steam for the first time or you

have not used it for some time.

Press on the steam control button away from your

ironing board until the iron produces steam.

You use steam too frequently

when your iron is not hot

Wait for the thermostat light to go out before

activating the steam button.

Adjust the frequency of use of the steam trigger to

match the position of the thermostat (see § 5).

ater streaks appear on the

our ironing board is saturated

ith water because it is not

uitable for use with a steam

heck that your ironing board is suitable.

White streaks come through the

holes in the soleplate.

Your boiler has a build-up of

scale because it has not been

rinsed out regularly.

If your water is very hard, increase the frequency.

Brown streaks come through

the holes in the soleplate and

You are using chemical descaling

agents or additives in the water

Never add this type of product in the water tank or in

the boiler (see § “for what water may be used”).

Contact an Approved Service Centre.

Your linen is not rinsed

sufficiently or you have ironed a

new garment before washing it.

Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap

deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be

sucked up by the iron.

The soleplate is dirty or brown

and may stain the linen.

You are ironing at too high a

See our recommendations regarding temperature

You are using starch. Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric

There is no steam or there is

The water tank is empty (red light

Fill the water tank and press the "Restart" button on

The soleplate temperature is set

The generator is working but steam is very hot and

dry therefore is less visible. As a consequence, it is

Steam comes out from around

the collector cover/boiler rinse

cap (depending on model).

The cap / cover (depending on

model) is not tight enough.

Tighten the stopper / collector.

The seal of the cap/cover

(depending on model) is damaged.

Contact an Approved Service Centre.

The generator is faulty. Stop using the generator and contact an

ApprovedService Centre.

The red “water tank empty”

The water tank is empty. Press the “Restart” button on the control panel until

the indicator goes out.

Steam or water escapes under

The generator is faulty. Stop using the generator and contact an Approved

The orange "Calc-Away System"

or "Boiler rinse" (depending on

the model) light is on.

You did not press the "Restart"

Press the “Restart” button on the control panel until

the indicator goes out.

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