User manual ROWENTA DG8421 PRO PRECISION

[. . . ] Never yank the cord to disconnect from outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect. - Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling or emptying when not in use. - Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. let iron cool completely before putting away. [. . . ] Please read all of the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards carefully. Remove all packaging from the expert pressure iron & steamer. It is normal for a small amount of smoke and a light odor to be produced the first time it is used. 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 bottled spring water. Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP WATER (up to 12 grains of hardness). If your water is harder than this, Rowenta recommends mixing half tap water with half distilled water which reduces the hardness; or just use inexpensive bottled spring water. Never use 100% distilled water as this can cause the iron to spit and leak. Such additives can affect the properties of the steam and at high temperatures can form deposits in the steam chamber which will mark the laundry when they are emitted through the steam vents. There are many types of household water softeners and the water from many of them is perfectly acceptable for use in the expert pressure iron & steamer. However, some types of softeners, particularly those that use chemicals such as salt, can cause the appliance to leak or spit during use. mixed fibre fabrics: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric. Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control button to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself. This will avoid making the fabric shiny. steam output control dial setting: Thick fabric: increase the steam setting. At a low temperature: set the steam output control dial to the low position. Using your expert pressure iron & steam While ironing, the light on top of the iron and the steam ready light turn on and off, as the temperature adjusts without interrupting ironing. Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. 8) trigger (beneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom (fig. As steam is very hot: never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger. For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric. Fill the water tank again When there is no more steam and the"Water tank empty" light flashes: water tank is empty (fig. [. . . ] Then empty it completely over your sink. To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice. The thermostat light and the on/off switch are not lit. You are using the steam trigger before the iron is hot enough. [. . . ]