DW5121D1, DW5121D1 FOCUS, DW5121D1 - Iron ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DW5121D1, DW5121D1 FOCUS, DW5121D1 ROWENTA

-+ Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for further references.

+ Never leave the appliance unattended when itis connected to a power source; if it has not cooled down for approximately 1 hour.

- The iron must be used and rested 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.

+ Always unplug your appliance: before filling, or rinsing the water tank, before cleaning it, after each use.

+ Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

+ Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age whenit is energized or cooling down.

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a save way and understand the hazards involved.

+ Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

- The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evident of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never dismantle you appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service centre.

À - The surfaces which are marked with this sign and the soleplate are very hot during the use of the appliances. Don't touch these surfaces before the iron is cooled down.

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IMPORTANT RECOMMANDATIONS

+ The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220- 240V). Always plug your iron into an earth socket. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.

+ you are u corrected rated (16A) an earth, and is fully extended.

+ Ifthe electric power cord is damaged, i Centre in order to prevent any danger.

+ Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord.

+ Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.

+ Never touch the electric cord with the soleplate ofthe iron.

+ Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are ironing close to the edge of your ironing board.

+ Never direct the steam towards people or animals.

- For your saftey, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations {Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives).

+ 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.

ÉS PROTECTION FIRST !

must be replaced by an Approved Service

@ Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. 2 Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

Keep these instructions

BEFORE USE WARNING ! Remove any labels from the soleplate before heating up the iron.

WARNING ! Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, we recommend

that you operate it in a horizontal position for a few moments, away from your linen, .e. press the Shot of Steam button a few times. Upon the first use, you may pari of

ice small particles coming out of the soleplate. This manufacturing process and is not harmful to you or your garments. k will disappear after several uses. ou may accelerate this by using the self cleaning function (fig 5a — 5b) and Shaking the iron gentiy.

1 What water may be used ? Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. If in doubt, check with your local water authority. However, if your water is very hard, you can mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or demineralised water. IMPORTANT Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause g, brown st or premature wear of the appliance : water from clothes dryers, scented or saftened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or illed or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your iron. Also do nat use boiled, filtered or bottled water.

IRONING BOARD: 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.

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2 - Filing the water tank IMPORTANT Before filling the water tank, unplug the iron and set the steam control to dry

Tilt the iron. Open the filling inlet (fig.6). Close the filler inlet (fig.8) and return th.

3 + Temperature and steam adjustment

our in water up to the max mark (fig.7). n to the horizontal.

Set the iron temperature to suit the type of material using the temperature control

Temperature control*: The temperature control light indicates that the soleplate is heating up. When the temperature control light goes off (fig.10), the set

temperature is reached and you can begin ironing.

IMPORTANT Th with fabrics to b

ron takes longer to cool down than to heat up. We recommend that you start ned at a low temperature.

For mixed fabrics set the temperature for the most delicate fabric.

TIP Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

Set the variable steam control to # (fig.11) and set the temperature to suit the type ).

of material (care points +, « 5 + Steam ironing

You can steam iron from temperature setting + upwards. Steam function* : The steam quantity can be set to between no steam # (minimum steam quantity) and maximum steam quantity # (fig.12).

We recommend setting to maximum steam quantity only when the iron is at

temperature setting 6 + Shot of steam

{from temperature setting ++ upwards) Press the shot of steam button % to generate a powerful jet of steam fig.13). Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again.

7 + Vertical shot of steam {from temperature setting + upwards)

IP Hold the iron 10 to 20 centimetres away from the garment to avoid burning delicate fabrics.

Hold the iron to the vertical and press the shot of steam button creases from suits, jackets, skirts, hanging curtains etc.

Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again.

IMPORTANT Never direct the steam at persons or animals!

Press the spray button 9 + Anti-Drip system*

! to dampen stubborn creases (fig.15).

This prevents water escaping from the soleplate when the temperature is too low. 10 + Automatic electronic 3-position cut-off*

ff, although switched on, the appliance is not moved

will automatically switch off

and the auto off light will blink after the following intervals:

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Unplug the iron (fig.4), pour away remaining water (fig.16) and set steam control to #.

Open and close the steam control several times (fig.16) to prevent the valve hole into the steam chamber from scaling or blocking up.

12 + Storing Allow the appliance to cool down before storing the iron standing on its heel (fig.17). IMPORTANT Do not wind the cord around the hot soleplate. Never store your iron placed down on the soleplate.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING IMPORTANT Unplug and allow the iron to fully cool down before maintenance and cleaning.

13 + Anti-scale system Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale deposits. This considerably prolongs the operational life of your iron. The anti-scale cartridge is an integral part of the water tank and does not need to be replaced. IMPORTANT Do not use descaling agents, as these damage the lining of the steam chamber and s0 may impair the steam function.

14 + Self Clean function {prolongs the life of the iron) The Self Clean function flushes dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber. Fill the water tank with untreated tap water up to the max mark and heat the iron to the ++ temperature. Unplug the iron and hold it over a sink horizontally. Hold the steam control into the Self Clean position (fig.5) and shake the iron gently : steam will now begin to build up. After a few seconds water will emerge from the soleplate, rinsing dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber. Move the steam control to # position after approx. 1 minute. Plug in the iron and allow the iron to heat up again. Wait until the remaining water has evaporated. Unplug from the mains and allow the iron to fully cool down. When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth. TIP Use the Self Clean function approx. every 2 weeks. the water is very hard, clean the iron weekly.

15 + Cleaning the iron

When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with a damp cloth or sponge,

Remove the dirt from the soleplate with a damp cloth or sponge. IMPORTANT Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or objects to clean soleplate and other parts of the iron. If the appliance has been standing unused for long periods, use the Self Clean function (see 5 14).

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PROBLEMS? Problems Cause Solution The irons plugged [No mains supply. Check that the mains plug is properly in, but the soleplate inserted or try plugging the iron into a lofthe iron remains different socket. cold Temperature control set too | Setthe temperature control to a higher low. temperature. The automatic electronic [Move youriron. cut-off* is active. None or too little | Steam control set on dry | Turn the steam control to the required steam is being position 4 setting area. lemitted - Not enough water inthe | Fillthe water tank. water tank. Ant-Drip* is active Wait for the soleplate to reach the (E 1. correct temperature. Brown streaks Residues in the steam Use the Self Clean function then clean come through the | chamber or on the soleplate. | your iron. holes inthe soleplate and stain [Use of chemical descaling | Do not add any descaling agents to the the linen. agents. water in the water tank. Use the Self

Clean function and clean your iron.

Fabric fibres have Clean the soleplate with à non-metallie accumulated in the holes of | sponge.

the soleplate and are Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from burning. time to time.

Your linen is not rinsed Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to sufficiently or you have remove any soap deposit or chemicals ironed a new garment on new garments which may be sucked before washing it by the iron.

Use of starch Always spray starch onto the reverse

side of the fabric to be ironed and clean your iron soleplate

Pure distiled 7 Only use untreated tap water or mix demineralised or softened | half tap water with half water is being used. distilled/demineralised water. Use the Self Clean function and clean your iron. Iron is leaking. Overuse of shot of steam | Allow more time between each shot. button.

Soleplate temperature too | Setthe temperature control to a higher low. temperature.

If you have any product problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice: 0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 677 4003 - Ireland or consult our wesbite - www.rowenta.co.uk

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