Pro Precision DG8411 - Iron ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pro Precision DG8411 ROWENTA

• Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any com- mercial 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. Al- ways 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 (inclu- ding 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 concer- ning 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 per- sons with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities provided that they have been thoroughly instruc- ted regarding use of the appliance, are supervised, and un- derstand the risks involved. Children must not be allowed to 1800128865_DG84XX_GRH_110x154mm 14/02/13 16:07 Page12 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 of your appliance can reach very high tempe- ratures 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 (depen- ding on the model), wait until the appliance is completely cold and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours before unscre- wing 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 repla- ced by an Approved Service Centre, as it may be damaged.

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

• 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.

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It is equipped with 2 safety systems:

a pressure release valve designed to avoid excessive pressure. In the event of malfunction, the

alve 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 in- validate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended

• 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 tempe- ratures, 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 edges of the board.

• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care, espe- cially 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 ! Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

İşlenmesi amacıyla cihazınızı bir toplama noktasına veya yoksa yetkili bir servis merkezine bırakınız. 1800128865_DG84XX_GRH_110x154mm 14/02/13 16:08 Page2728 1 • What water to use ? Tap water : 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. Softened water : 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. Always remember : 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 iron. 2 • Preparing your steam generator Place the steam generator on a flat, stable, horizontal and heat-resistant surface. 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. Ironing Boards: 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 _________________________________________ DESCRIPTION _________________________________________

3. Temperature control dial for iron

cover (depending on model)

13. Scale collector (depending on the

PLEASE REFER TO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. 1800128865_DG84XX_GRH_110x154mm 14/02/13 16:08 Page283 • Switching on your steam generator 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. Press on the on / off switch - fig.4bis, it begins flashing. 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. 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. 4 • 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 collector. 5 • 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. Important: whenever you start using your iron and whenever you reduce the temperature during use, the iron is fully ready for use when its thermostat light goes out and when the green light located on the control panel stops flashing and remains on. During use, when you increase the temperature of the iron, you can start ironing immediately. 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. 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 circuit. Iron temperature control setting: Start with fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those which need higher temperatures. Mixed fibre fabrics: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric. If you 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. 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. • If you put your thermostat in the “min” position, the iron does not become hot. USE __________________________________________________

TYPE OFFABRICSETTINGTEMPERATURE CONTROL

SYNTHETICS (Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Polyamide)

1800128865_DG84XX_GRH_110x154mm 14/02/13 16:08 Page2930 It is equipped with non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures. 6 • Vertical steam ironing Set the temperature of the iron to the max position. 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 bottom - fig.8. 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. Examples of how to use the vertical steaming function:

• Removing creases directly on hangers from delicate fabrics that you do not want to bring into contact with the hot iron

• Refreshing a shirt or a suit just before putting it on. 7 • Dry ironing Do not press on the steam control button. 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. If this occurs, remove the excess water. 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 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 - 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 generator safely. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ________________ 10 • Cleaning the generator 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. 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 cloth. 11 • Easy descaling of your steam generator 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 scalding. 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 1800128865_DG84XX_GRH_110x154mm 14/02/13 16:08 Page30equipped with a built-in scale collector. This collector, located in the tank, automatically removes the scale that forms inside. Operation: An orange “Calc-Away System” light located - fig.11 on the control panel starts flashing to tell you that the scale collector needs rinsing. 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 when it is opened. Once the steam generator has cooled completely, remove the scale collector by giving a ¼ turn to the left - fig.12. Unscrew the scale collector valve and remove it from the housing; it contains the scale that has built up in the tank - fig.13. 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 - fig.16.

• In addition to this regular maintenance, we recommend complete rinsing of the tank every six months or after every 25 uses. To do this:

• 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 alongside it.

• 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 of tap water.

• 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. 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. 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 appliance - fig.17. 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. 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. 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 rinse cap - fig.19. Holding the steam generator in a tilted position, and using a jug, fill the boiler with ¼ litre of untreated tap water - fig.20. Shake the base unit for a few moments - fig.21 and then empty it completely into your sink - fig.22. To obtain the best results, we recommend that this operation is done twice. Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap with a coin - fig.23. Put the boiler rinse cap cover back in place - fig.24. The next time you use the generator

1800128865_DG84XX_GRH_110x154mm 14/02/13 16:08 Page31hold down the “restart” button for a few seconds to turn off the orange light - fig.10.

1800128865_DG84XX_GRH_110x154mm 14/02/13 16:08 Page32IS THERE A PROBLEM ? _______________________________ 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 The generator does not come onand the thermostat light is notilluminated. 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 out of the holes inthe soleplate.Water has condensed in thepipes because you are usingsteam for the first time or youhave not used it for some time.Press on the steam control button away from yourironing board until the iron produces steam. ou use steam too frequently hen your iron is not hot nough. ait for the thermostat light to go out before ctivating the steam button.Adjust the frequency of use of the steam trigger tomatch the position of the thermostat (see § 5).Water streaks appear on thelinen.Your ironing board is saturatedwith water because it is notsuitable for use with a steamgenerator.Check that your ironing board is suitable.White streaks come through theholes in the soleplate.Your boiler has a build-up ofscale because it has not beenrinsed out regularly.Depending on model: - Rinse the boiler when the ""Boiler rinse" light flashes.- Rinse the collector when the "Calc-Away System"light flashes.If your water is very hard, increase the frequency.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 § “for what water may be used”).Contact an Approved Service Centre.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 may besucked up by the iron.The soleplate is dirty or brownand may stain the linen.You are ironing at too high atemperature.See our recommendations regarding temperaturecontrol setting.You are using starch. Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabricto be ironed.There is no steam or there islittle steam.The water tank is empty (red light on). Fill the water tank and press the "Restart" button onthe control panel.The soleplate temperature is setto the maximum.The generator is working but steam is very hot anddry therefore is less visible. As a consequence, it isless visible.Steam comes out from aroundthe collector cover/boiler rinsecap (depending on model).The cap / cover (depending onmodel) 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 anApprovedService Centre.The red “water tank empty”light is on.The water tank is empty. Press the “Restart” button on the control panel untilthe indicator goes out.Steam or water escapes underthe appliance.The generator is faulty. Stop using the generator and contact an ApprovedService Centre.The orange "Calc-Away System"or "Boiler rinse" (depending onthe model) light is on.You did not press the "Restart"button.Press the “Restart” button on the control panel untilthe indicator goes out.

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