Rowenta DV86XX 2 in 1 Steam ‘N Press User Guide
OVERVIEW
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- Read all instructions before using this product.
- 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.
- Use appliance for its intended use only.
- This product has been designed for for domestic use and indoor only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
- 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 iron clothes while they are being worn.
- Always turn the appliance 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 appliance.
- Always unplug appliance from electrical outlet when filling with water, emptying or 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 ROWENTA approved service center for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair can cause a risk of fire, electrical shock or injuries to persons when the appliance is used.
- 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.
- Do not leave appliance un-attended while plugged in or while it is still hot.
- Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children.
- Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use care when you empty a steam appliance. There may be hot water in the reservoir.
- Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam.
- The use of other accessory attachments than those provided by ROWENTA is not recommended and may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
- If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with an ampere rating equal to or greater than the maximum rating of the iron shall be used. A cord rated for less amperage can result in a risk of fire o shock due to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.
- 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 sage way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
- The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before the water tank is filled with water.
- Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let Appliance cool completely down before putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing.
- The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
- When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
- The iron must not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
- The appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force (electromagnetic compatibility, low voltage, environment)
- Check the electrical power for sign and ware or damage prior to use. If the electrical power is damaged, it must be replaced at an approved service center to avoid any danger.
- WARNING ! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (120V). Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.
The surfaces which are marked or close to with this sign are very hot during the use of the appliance. Do not touch these surfaces before the appliance has cooled down.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION
- Water tank cover
- Temperature control
- Removable water tank
- Water tank release button
- Temperature ready light
- Cord protector
- Beaker
- Steam burst trigger
- Iron rest support
- Lint pad
- Fabric brush accessory
- Storage
BEFORE USE
Please read the instructions for use and important safeguards carefully.
- Remove any packaging from the appliance.
- Do not plug in or turn on until assembly is complete.
It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the first time the appliance is used. This will quickly disappear. This product is tested with water, some residual water may still be in the water tank
- Filling with water
Warning ! Never use 100% distilled or demineralized water as this can cause the appliance to spit and leak
- Your steam brush has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is possible to mix tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralized water in the following proportions:
– 50% untreated tap water,
– 50% distilled or demineralized water.
Important: Heat concentrates the elements contained 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. Also use distilled or demineralized water only as advised above.
- Remove the water tank by pulling the button and lifting the water tank (Fig.1).
- Remove the water inlet cover.
- Fill the water tank to the top with water until Max mark fig.2 and close it securly. Make sure that the cover is properly pushed in place – fig.3.
- Completely unwind the power cord. Plug in your steam brush.
USE
During use or while unit is heating or cooling, do not rest appliance on its soleplate. Place the product on its iron rest support (- fig. 4B), heat resistant , flat surface, as the soleplate will be hot. As the appliance heats, the housing becomes warm. This is normal
- Once the appliance is plugged in, the light is on. Set the thermostat control dial to the desired setting – fig.4a.
- After the light turns off, you can begin use as the appliance has reached the appropriate temperature.
- To begin steaming, press the steam button with the appliance facing away from you, holding it in a vertical position – fig.7. Press by successive pressure. The soleplate of the 2 in 1 Steam’n Press will smooth out tough wrinkles from clothes and press in sharp creases and pleats.
Starting Up
When the 2 in 1 Steam ‘n Press is plugged in the soleplate heats. Do not touch or remove the soleplate cover accessory without letting the soleplate cool down.
- Plug in the appliance, place it on the iron rest support and wait approximately one minute for it to reach full temperature before using. The temperature light will turn off.
Selecting the temperature
Set the thermostat control dial according to the type of fabric you are ironing. Check the fabric label for the appropriate setting. (Fig.5)
Start at low temperature • and graduate to high temperature •••. For delicate fabrics we recommend carrying out a test on a non-visible part of the garment (inner seam). Steam can only be produced when the thermostat is aligned to ••• setting or more. As appliance is very hot: never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn.
Steaming clothes
Before removing or attaching the accessory, unplug your appliance and let it cool down for one hour minimum.
- The 2 in 1 Steam’n Press is equipped with a fabric brush accessory.
- To insert the accessory and slide forward until it locks into place. (Fig.6)
- You can use the appliance with or without the accessory. (Fig.5 to 8)
- Hang the creased garment on a clothes hanger.
- Pull the garment tight with one hand far from steaming area and place the appliance on the creased area, beginning at the top of the garment.
As steam is very hot: never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garments on a clothes hanger.
- For steam, apply press on steam trigger. – fig.8.
- The combination of steam and fabric brush will gently remove the creases.
- After treatment, let the garment cool down on the hanger before wearing.
Tips: Check the fabric’s label for recommendations. We recommend that you test fabrics in an inconspicuous area to ensure these fabrics are not damaged by hot steam.
Do not touch silk or velvet with steam head. Some articles can be steamed better from inside. Heavier fabrics may require repeated steaming. Exercise caution at all times. To avoid damage on clothes, keep a distance of 1.5 inches between the steam head and the fabrics. We recommend that before the first use or after the appliance has been stored for some time to test the burst of steam on an old garment.
Lint pad
The lint pad must not be used when attached to appliance. Threads, lint and hair can easily be removed with the lint pad by brushing the clothes slowly up & down. The pad can be cleaned by brushing in the opposite direction down & up on a piece of old cloth.
AFTER USE
Warning: Never store the appliance until the steam head and unit cools completely.
- Unplug the appliance. Empty the water remaining in the tank and leave unit on its side to cool.
After the appliance has cooled down (minimum one hour), it may be stored in the bag provided or hang by rear hook.
Warning: never forget to unplug the steam brush and empty the water in horizontal position after your ironing session. While not in use, you can hang your steambrush by its hook. Wait for an hour before hanging.
Please note that water can come out of the inlet cover if you hanging it vertically.
IS THERE A PROBLEM ?
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
This process should be made every 6 monthes or as soon as you feel that the steam output performances are decreasing. Only use white vinegar to descale your product. All other chemical products are strictly forbidden.
- Unplug the appliance.
- Separate the tank from the housing : Unlock it and pull up to remove.
- Descale the appliance with cold preparation of white vinegar +water .
- Remove the tank cap, then fill the tank with 50% of vinegar and 50% of water, to maximum level .
- Set the tank-cap, then set the tank on the appliance, lock it .
- Plug the appliance, set thermostat knob to max temperature.
- Wait the light switches OFF, then pump until the tank is empty.
Note : as some scale particles can move out from the soleplate, do this operation in air in a basin, and protect yourself from debris by setting appliance far from you.
- Rinse appliance with cold water.
- Rinse with cold water and repeat.
- Your appliance is now ready to use.
Cleaning
- Clean the main unit with a damp cloth.
- Do not use any cleaning products such as soap or detergents
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