User manual ROWENTA DG522

[. . . ] - 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. Never yank the cord to disconnect from outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect. - Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying when not in use. [. . . ] Press on/off switch (B), the iron light and steam indicator light will turn on. When the steam indicator light turns off (approximately 11 minutes), steam is ready. During ironing the temperature indicator light for the iron and the steam indicator light will turn on and off. This is normal as the temperature is being regulated. The unit is still on when these lights go out. To turn the unit off, press the switch(es) in the opposite direction so that the side without the light is depressed. Unplug and leave to cool completely before emptying or putting away. Set the temperature control dial on the iron to the minimum setting before unplugging. 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 bottled 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. Such additives can affect the 4 1800113197 -matt GRD:1800111395 GRD 28/02/08 9:17 Page 5 4 · Steam ironing Never iron or steam clothes while they are being worn. For best results, use a mesh type ironing board to allow excess steam to escape. For delicate fabrics, we recommend carrying out a test on an unobtrusive area of the garment such as an inner seam. 7 · Filling the boiler while in use Caution : Never unscrew the boiler cap while iron is producing steam and boiler is under pressure. Before opening the boiler, ensure that there is no steam inside. To do this, press the steam button and keep it pressed until there is no more steam. 5 1800113197 -matt GRD:1800111395 GRD 28/02/08 9:17 Page 6 Turn the unit off (see section "Turning On and Off") and unplug from outlet. To prevent overflow during filling, use the water funnel provided in the packaging. Fill with water until the red ball reaches the « max » level. Do not fill water tank past the base of the boiler cap thread. Replace the boiler cap and screw it on tightly but be careful not to over tighten. Over tightening can damage the green 0-ring Plug back in to electrical outlet. 8 · After ironing Turn the unit off. (Consult section "Turning On and Off"). Place the iron on the iron rest and allow to cool completely which will take approximately 1 hour. [. . . ] Steam output control dial is set too high for the temperature set on the iron. Solutions Do not fill the boiler with more than 33 oz. Send appliance to an authorized service center. Wait for the temperature/steam control lights to go out before ironing. Hold the iron away from clothing and press the steam control button until iron produces steam. [. . . ]