User manual ROWENTA DX 5000

[. . . ] 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. Do not use descaling agents, as these damage the lining of the steam chamber and so may impair the steam function. F3 Anti-Drip system (depending on model) If the temperature is set too low, the iron cannot produce steam because of the anti-drip technologoy which prevents droplets of water leaking from the soleplate. I Problems? Problem The soleplate does not heat up or the thermostat light does not come on. Possible cause No power supply. Solution Check that the mains plug is properly inserted or try plugging the iron into a different socket. The temperature Turn the temperature concontrol is on position trol (D) to the required set"0" or set too low ting. [. . . ] For mixed fabrics set the temperature for the most delicate fabrics. E Ironing and Steam functions E1 Dry ironing To iron without continuous steam, turn the steam control ( ) to and set the temperature to suit the type of material (care points ·, ··, ···). E2 Steam ironing You can steam iron from temperature setting ·· up. The steam quantity can be set to between (minimum steam quantity) and (maximum steam). We recommend setting to maximum steam quantity only when the iron is set at temperature setting ···. E3 Pro Vertical (vertical steam ironing to be used at maximum steam setting) Ideal for removing creases from suits, jackets, skirts, hanging curtains etc. . Important: Never steam or iron clothing that is being worn!· Hang up the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. · Set the thermostat control to maximum steam. · Hold the iron a few centimetres away from the garment to avoid burning delicate fabrics. · Press the power steam button to generate a continuous flow of steam, moving the iron from top to bottom. If the steam flow weakens, it can be maintained by pressing the button again approx. We recommend briefly setting the iron down after 1 minute. Before standing the iron on its heel, wait for the steam flow to finish. Important: Never direct the steam jet at persons or animals E4 Power steam button (from temperature setting ··· up). To generate a powerful jet of steam and remove stubborn creases, press the power steam button. E5 Spray function To dampen stubborn creases, press the spray button ( ). A B 1 Spray button 2 3 Appliance description 6 Filling inlet (with push-button opening) Power steam button/ 7 Spray nozzle Pro Vertical button 8 Mains supply cord Variable steam control 9 Flexible cord support 10 Water tank with maximum Thermostat light water level indicator Temperature controldial 11 Stainless steel soleplate 10 MA X 11 4 5 C Filling the water tank Before filling the water tank, unplug from the mains and set the steam control to position . The filler inlet can easily be opened by pressing the push button. The inlet will open with a "click" Pour in the water up to the Max. Close the filler inlet by pressing the push-button again, before returning the iron to the horizontal. Your iron has been designed to operate using tap water. However, if your water is very hard, you can mix it 50 % tap water with 50 % distilled or demineralised water. Do not add anything to the contents of the water tank and do not use water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled water or rain water. [. . . ] We recommend using the above table as a guide. The thermostat light indicates that the soleplate is heating up. When the light ( ) goes out, the required temperature has been reached. Please note: When heating up the iron from cold, wait until the warning light has gone out a second time. [. . . ]