User manual ROWENTA COMPACTIRON

[. . . ] To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron, take it to the nearest authorized Rowenta Appliance Service Center for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used. This iron is not a toy, so close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board. [. . . ] SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE max cotton wool synth. Set the temperature control according to the type of fabric you are ironing. Check the fabric's label for appropriate setting. Laundry label Fabric synthetics e. g. viscose, polyester silk, wool cotton, linen Temperature setting q qq qqq min Start at low temperature q and graduate to high temperature q q q. For delicate fabrics we recommend carrying out a test on an unobstrusive part of the garment (inner seam). Steam can only be produced when the thermostat is in the colored cotton/linen zone. SETTING STEAM CONTROL Slide the steam control towards the back of the iron until the steam icon appears, so it is in the steaming position. Steam can only be produced when the thermostat is in the colored cotton/linen zone. Allow iron to heat up before switching the steam control to the steaming position. When ironing at low temperatures, to avoid water leakage or spitting, set steam control to no steam position. max cotton wool synth. Iron ready for steam ironing Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held horizontally. Steam off Steam generation can be interrupted by switching the steam control to the no steam position. min 6 BURST OF STEAM To remove stubborn wrinkles or press in a sharp crease, use the burst of steam button. Press the button firmly, a strong burst of steam penetrates deep into the fabric. Leave an interval of at least four seconds between pressing the burst of steam button. The burst of steam button can be used as soon as the steam ironing temperature has been reached (qqq). tude Lati VERTICAL STEAM The iron can also be used vertically. This is especially useful for getting creases out of hanging clothes, curtains, tapestries, etc. To steam vertically, press the burst of steam button while holding iron in the upright position. Warning: Never iron clothes while they are being worn. POINTS TO NOTE If the iron has not been used for a long time (e. g. several weeks) the steam holes should be cleaned and any deposits removed from the iron. To do this, hold the iron horizontally before you start to use it and allow it to produce steam for about 1 minute. Also press the burst of steam button several times. Latitu DRY IRONING max cotton wool synth. Slide the steam control forward so the no steam icon is visible. We recommend dry ironing with an empty tank to be sure there are no drips, but it can also be performed with water in the tank. min 7 AFTER IRONING Unplug the iron. Slide the steam control forward to the no steam position and empty any water left in the tank. Important: Always empty the water tank when you have finished ironing. After the iron has cooled down, it may be stored in the bag provided. [. . . ] Possible cause DISTILLED WATER Solution DO NOT use 100% pure distilled water, use tap water. In very hard water areas mix half tap water with half distilled to reduce hardness; or use inexpensive bottled spring water. If you experience leaks or spitting, change to untreated tap water or inexpensive bottled spring water. Turn thermostat higher. SOFTENED WATER Overuse of burst of steam. [. . . ]