User manual ROWENTA DW9240D1 STEAMFORCE

[. . . ] 14 1103910393 DW9240 D1_110x220mm 30/04/13 08:38 Page5 1103910393 DW9240 D1_110x220mm 30/04/13 08:38 Page1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for further references. € Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to a power source; if it has not cooled down for approximately 1 hour. € The iron must be used and rested on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. € When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable. [. . . ] You can also set your iron based on the international temperature measurements • •• •••. When your iron reaches the required temperature, the selected fabric in the LED screen stops flashing and is displayed constantly fig. Viscose, polyester) THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT IRONING INDICATION LABEL NYLON silk SILK wool WOOL LINEN COTTON WOOL SILK NYLON AUTO OFF cotton COTTON linen LINEN IMPORTANT The iron takes longer to cool down than to heat up. We recommend that you start with fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature. For mixed fabrics set the temperature for the most delicate fabric. TIP: Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed. 3 • Dry ironing Set the iron on for an ironing without steam, ideal for delicates or perfect finishes. 4 • Steam ironing (Autosteam & Steamforce) Set the iron on for steam ironing. Your iron is equipped with an integrated compact steam generator which pushes up to 50% more steam into the fabrics. The steam quantity and the temperature will adjust automatically to the selected fabric. 5 • Shot of steam (from temperature setting (••) upwards) Press the shot of steam button to generate a powerful jet of steam concentrated at the tip fig. This precision shot allows steam concentration in the front area to remove stubborn creases. Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again. IMPORTANT Leave an interval of a few seconds between each shot and wait until the flow of steam has finished before standing the iron on its heel. 6 • Vertical shot of steam (from temperature setting (••) upwards) Hold the iron vertically and press the shot of steam button to remove creases from suits, jackets, skirts, hanging curtains etc. Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again. iMPORTANT Never direct the steam at persons or animals!TIP Hold the iron 10 to 20 centimetres away from the garment to avoid burning delicate fabrics. 4 1103910393 DW9240 D1_110x220mm 30/04/13 08:38 Page5 7 • Spray Press the spray button to moisten difficult creases fig. You can use the spray function at any temperature. [. . . ] If the water is very hard, clean the iron weekly. 5 1103910393 DW9240 D1_110x220mm 30/04/13 08:38 Page6 PROBLEMS Problem The iron is plugged in, but the soleplate of the iron remains cold. Solution Check that the mains plug is properly inserted or try plugging the iron into a different socket. Set the temperature control to a higher temperature. [. . . ]