X-Cel Steam DR8181 - Steam cleaner ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL X-Cel Steam DR8181 ROWENTA

1. EN Control panel : On/o and

steam level buttons FR Panneau de contrôle : Bouton marche / arrêt et de niveau du débit de vapeur ES Panel de control: Botones de encendido/apagado y de nivel de vapor

2. EN Heated soleplate

FR Semelle chauante ES Suela calentada

3. EN Water tank lock

FR Loquet du réservoir d’eau ES Bloqueo del depósito de agua

4. EN Continuous Steam Switch

6. EN Standing base with Cord Reel

FR Socle avec enrouleur de cordon ES Base de pie con carrete de cable

7. EN Removable water tank

• When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using this product.

• This product has been designed for domestic and indoor use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions result in the manufacturer accepting no responsibility and the guarantee no longer applying.

• WARNING ! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the appliance (120V). Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.

• Use appliance for its intended use only.

• To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents, check appliance before each use by holding it away from body and operating steam button.

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

• Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool completely down before putting away. Completely roll up the power cord in the cord reel when storing.

• Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with water, emptying or cleaning, and when not in use.

• Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if appliance has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance. Take it to the nearest authorized approved service center for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons when the appliance is used.

• Completely unrol the power cord before use.

• Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or nearchildren.5

• Do not leave appliance un-attended while plugged in or while it is stillhot.

• Burns could occur from touching hot metal or plastic parts, hot water or steam. Use care when you empty a steam appliance. There may be hot water in the water tank.

• Use care when you turn a steam appliance upside down - there may be hot water in the reservoir

• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, make sure it is a cord with a 15A ampere rating. A cord rated for less amperage can result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.

• To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

• Do not direct steam at people, animals or clothes while they are being worn.

• 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 instruction 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.

• The use of other accessory attachments than those provided by the manufacturer is not recommended and may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

• The appliance must be rested on a stable surface. When placing the appliance on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed is stable.

• The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.

• Check the electrical cord for sign and ware or damage prior to use. If the electrical cord is damaged, it must be replaced at an approved service center to avoid any danger.

• Care should be taken when using the appliance due to emission of steam.6 Before first use

• When you first use the appliance, some smoke or a harmless odour may be produced or there may be a small discharge of particles. This will not affect the use of the appliance and will disappear quickly. What water to use?

• Your appliance has been designed to use tap water. If your water is very hard, mix 50% tap water and 50% bottled demineralised water. Never use water containing additives (starch, perfume, aromatic substances, softeners, etc.), or condensation water (for example water from tumble dryers, water from refrigerators, water from air conditioning units, rainwater). This water contains organicwaste materials or minerals that concentrate under the effect of heat and cause spitting, brown colouring or premature ageing of your appliance.

Unlock and remove the water tank.

Remove the water inlet stopper.

Fill the water tank with untreated tap water.

Close the water inlet stopper. EN14

The fabric brush opens the weaves of the fabrics for better steam penetration. Before removing or attaching the steam brush, unplug your appliance and allow it to cool down, for one hour.

The steam cover lters water impurities and protects fabrics from water drips. This accessory must be used for delicate fabrics which do not support ironing. Before removing or attaching the steam cover, unplug your appliance and allow it to cool down for one hour.

Warning : Never steam a garment while it is being worn.

Pull until the rst tape. Never pull to the extreme limit which corresponds to the second tape.

Plug-in the appliance.

Switch on the appliance.

For optimal use, move the steam jets over your garment from top to bottom.

40s Wait until the light stops ashing (approxi- mately 40 seconds). When the light is steady the appliance is ready to use.

Press the steam button with the steam brush facing away from you holding it in a vertical position.

For continous steam, lock the steam trigger by pushing the Lock switch down. To release it, push it up.

DELICATE TURBO 3 sec. OFF Press and hold the On/O button for 3seconds to switch the appliance o.

Unplug the appliance.

Hold the plug while pushing the rewinder knob to roll the powercord.

1) For your safety, the steambrush is fitted

with a standby monitoring system, which is activated automatically after approxi- mately 8 minutes without use.

2) Only the ‘On-Off ’button flashes slowly to

indicate that the appliance is on standby

3) To reactivate the steambrush :

a. Press the ‘ On-Off ’ button and wait for the button to stop flashing b. You can start steaming again.

TURBO 50% White Vinegar White Vinegar 50% Water Water Fill the water tank with 50% water and 50% white vinegar. Do not use other descaling products.

Remove the water inlet stopper.

Unlock and remove the water tank.

Do this operation in a vented room.

Return the water tank to its place on the appliance. Make sure the water tank is fully set in place and locked.

Completely unroll and plug-in the appliance.

Switch on the appliance.

Wait until the light stops ashing (approxi- mately 40 seconds). When the light is steady the appliance is ready to use.

DELICATE TURBO3 sec. OFF DELIC ATE TURBO Unplug the appliance and pull the water tank out.

Press and hold the On/O button for 3seconds to switch the appliance o.

Allow the appliance to run until the water tank has completely emptied.

Put the steam switch in the locked position thanks to the locker. Place the product on a at, stable, horizon- tal and heat resistant surface.

Remove the water inlet stopper and ll the water tank with untreated tap water.

Return the water tank to its place on the appliance. Make sure the water tank is fully set in place.

Plug in the appliance.

Switch on the appliance.

40s Allow the appliance to run until the water tank has completely emptied.

Put the steam trigger in the locked position. place the product on a at, stable, horizon- tal and heat resistant surface.

Wait until the light stops ashing (approxi- mately 40 seconds). When the light is steady the appliance is ready.

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

There is no steam. The appliance is not plugged in, or not switched on. Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in and switchedon. The water level is too low. Unplug your appliance and rell it. The steam pump has not been primed. Press the steam trigger continuously for a few secondstobegin steaming. You are using the appliance for the rst time. Press the steam trigger continuously for a few secondstobegin steaming. The water tank is not fully in place. Ensure that stopper is closed and that the water tank snaps when put into place. The appliance is on standby mode. PLEASE REFER TO THE ‘STANDBY MODE’ section. The appliance does not heat. It is not plugged in, or not switched on. Plug in your appliance and switch on. The appliance is on standby mode. PLEASE REFER TO THE ‘STANDBY MODE’ section. Water leaks. The water tank is not fully in place or the stopper is not closed properly. Ensure that stopper is closed and that the water tank snaps when put into place. Steam rate decreases. Calc Sealing. Refer to ‘EASY DESCALING’ section in instructions for use. The steam leaves stains on the fabric or the appliance spits. You are using water with additives. Never add any additive in the water tank. The appliance has not been cleaned enough after the descaling operation. Read carefully the ‘EASY DESCALING’ section in instructions for use. You are using other liquids than white vinegar to descale the product. Use only white vinegar during ‘EASY DESCALING’ procedure. Appliance steams continuously. The steam trigger is on the lock position. Unlock the steam trigger. The powercord is dicult to rewind The powercord is twisted Gently pull out the powercord and rewind again while guiding until it is completely rolled.30

PROBLÈMES CAUSES POSSIBLES SOLUTIONS