Focus DW5197 - Iron ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Focus DW5197 ROWENTA

9. SOLEPLATE CLEANING *

1. Only use an iron for its intended use.

2. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water

3. Always turn the iron OFF before plugging or unplugging the iron

from the electrical outlet. Never pull on the cord to disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull on the plug to disconnect the iron.

4. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces. Let the iron cool comple

tely before putting the iron away. Coil the cord loosely around the iron when storing.

5. Always disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet before filling

the iron with water, emptying the water from the iron, and when the iron is not in use.

6. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or in the event the iron

has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Take it to a qualified serviceman for exami

nation and repair. Incorrect assembly might result in a risk of electric shock when the iron is used after reassembly.

7. Close supervision is required for any appliance used by or near child

ren. Do not leave the iron unattended while the iron is connected or on an ironing board.

8. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam.

Use caution when you turn a STEAM IRON upside down – there might be hot water in the reservoir.

9. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate an iron on the same circuit

with another high wattage appliance.

10. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 ampere cord

should be used. Cord rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or trip

11. This appliance is not intended for use by children and other persons

whose physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an iron, basic precautions should always be followed, in- cluding the following: Read all instructions before usingEN

and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

12. Children should be supervised by the responsible person to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

13. the iron must be used and rested on a stable surface;

14. when placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which

the stand is placed is stable;

15. the iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible

signs of damage or if it is leaking.

16. The iron must not be left unattend while it is connected to supply

17. Always disconect the iron from the electrical outlet, before you

leave the room. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

What water to use? 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 the iron weekly 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. Environment Environment protection first ! i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.EN

If there is a problem? PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Water drips from the holes in the soleplate. You are using steam while the iron is not hot enough. Wait until the thermostat light goes out. 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 setting it to

See the section "Iron storage". Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen. You are using ironing water additives (i.e. scented water, starch). Never use ironing water additives; these will permanently damage your steam iron. You are not using the right type of water. Perform a Self cleaning operation and consult the chapter "What water to use?". Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it. Make sure that your laundry is rinsed sufficiently in order to remove any deposits of soap or chemical products on new clothes. The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain the linen. Your are ironing with an inappropriate temperature selection (temperature too high). Clean the soleplate (refer to

chapter 9). Select the appropriate

program. You have ironed over a printed area of a garment. Never iron over printed areas or applications – always iron the reverse side of such a garment. There is little or no steam. The water tank is empty. Fill the water tank. Your iron has been used dry for too long. Carry out a Self clean. The soleplate is scratched or damaged. You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip. Refrain from ironing over metallic buttons or zippers. Steam or water come from the iron as you finish filling the tank. The steam control is not set to the position. Check that the steam control is set to the position. The water tank is overfilled. Never exceed the Max level. The spray does not spray. The water tank is not filled enough. Fill up the water tank.

: www.rowenta.com This product is repairable by ROWENTA, during and after the guarantee period. Accessories, consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally available, as described on the ROWENTA internet site www.rowenta.com The Guarantee ROWENTA guarantees this product against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship during the guarantee periods within those countries*** as stated in the country list on the last page of the user manual, starting from the initial date of purchase. The international manufacturer’s guarantee covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it conforms to its original specifications, through the repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labor. At ROWENTA’s choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. ROWENTA’s sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this guarantee are limited to such repair or replacement. Conditions & Exclusions ROWENTA shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase. The product can be taken directly in person or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method of postage), to a ROWENTA authorized service centre. Full address details for each country’s authorized service centres are listed on ROWENTA website (www.rowenta.com) or by calling the appropriate consumer Service centre set out in the attached Country List. This guarantee applies only for products purchased and used for domestic purposes and will not cover any damage which could occur as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow ROWENTA instructions, or a modification or unauthorized repair of the product, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier. It also does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, or the following:

• Using the wrong type of water or consumable

• Damages or bad results specifically due to wrong voltage or frequency as stamped on the product ID or specification

• Scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use)

• Accidents including fire, flood, thunderbolt etc.

• Mechanical damages, overloading,

• Ingress of water, dust or insects into the product,

• Damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product,

• Professional or commercial use Consumer Statutory Rights The international ROWENTA guarantee does not affect the Statutory Rights a consumer may have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor rights against the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product. This guarantee gives a consumer specific legal rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Country to Country. The consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion. ***Where a product purchased in one listed country and then used in another listed country, the international ROWENTA guarantee duration is the one in the country of usage, even if the product was purchased in a listed country with different guarantee duration. The repair process may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by ROWENTA. If the product is not repairable in the new country, the international ROWENTA guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar or alternative product at similar cost, where possible.EN

CAUSES POSSIBLES SOLUTIONS