User manual ROWENTA DG 500

[. . . ] Master Instructions for Use Steam button Temperature control dial Temperature indicator light Soleplate Iron rest Connection cord Boiler cap Control panel Power cord Boiler unit / water tank DG 560 Steam indicator On/Off switch (A) DG 580 Steam indicator On/Off switch iron (B) Steam output control dial Rowenta Werke GmbH 63016 Offenbach am Main On/Off switch boiler (A) Reference 026116 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the generator. Use appliance only for its intended use. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. The appliance should always be turned off before plugging or unplugging from outlet. [. . . ] viscose, polyester silk, wool cotton, linen Temperature regulator q (low temperature) qq (medium temperature) qqq (high temperature) 2. Once the iron has heated to the proper temperature and the boiler is ready, the temperature indicator light and steam indicator light will go out. To obtain steam press the steam button beneath the iron handle. When you release the button, steam will stop. We recommend pressing and releasing the steam button at regular intervals of 15 seconds. With delicate fabrics (q setting), press the steam button under that handle intermittently rather than continuously. This will avoid water droplets from appearing with the steam. DG580 The DG580 allows steam output to be adjusted. q setting on the iron : the steam control dial should be set to min. qq setting on the iron : the steam control should be set a the mid level q q q setting on the iron : the steam control dial can be set to the max. Type of fabric Synthetic Viscose Polyester q (low temperature) Iron thermostat setting Steam control dial setting Silk Wool q q(medium temperature) Cotton Linen q q q (high temperatures) Note: It is normal for the connection cord to become warm during use. DRY IRONING This appliance can be used for dry ironing if the steam button is not pressed. DG 560: Set the temperature control dial on the iron for the type of material being ironed. DG 580: Set the iron's on/off switch to the on position. VERTICAL STEAM To remove wrinkles in cotton or linen, the soleplate can come in contact with the fabric for optimal results. For synthetic fabrics, a distance of 4 inches is recommend to avoid damage to the garment. For delicate fabrics, we recommend carrying out a test on an unobtrusive part of the garment (inner seam). To avoid burns and scalding never iron or steam clothes while they are being worn. Fill iron according to the Filling the Boiler section of instructions. DG 560 model: Press the on/off switch (A) on the control panel and the steam indicator light will turn on. Set the temperature control dial on the iron to the (q q q) setting. The temperature indicator light will light up on the iron as it is heating. DG 580 model: Press both on/off switches (A) and (B) so that the iron light and steam indicator light turn on. When the steam indicator light turns off (approximately 7 minutes), steam is ready. Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. [. . . ] Rowenta recommends trying the steam function for the first time on an old towel or cloth that can be discarded to avoid damaging your clothes. Iron and other impurities If your water supply contains large amounts of iron or organic matter, these minerals can collect inside the appliance and eventually appear as brown stains. If you experience these problems Rowenta recommends using inexpensive bottles spring water. Never use 100 % pure distilled water. Always remember: Battery water and water containing additives (such as starch, perfume or fabric conditioner) may not be used. [. . . ]