User manual ROWENTA STEAM IRONS DX8000

[. . . ] This appliance is not a toy, so close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while plugged in or on an ironing board. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, steam or hot soleplate cover. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rowenta may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury. [. . . ] An adapter plug may be necessary when using appliance in foreign countries. If needed, plug the steambrush into correct adapter plug for the specific country and plug assembly into electrical outlet. Dual voltage selector in wrong position If the voltage selector is set to 240 V in a 120 V supply, the performance of the Steambrush will be reduced. Never set the voltage selector to 120 V in a 220­240 V supply, as this can damage the product. FILLING THE WATER TANK Before plugging in the Steam 'n Press fill the water tank (C) with water as follows: Remove the water tank To remove the water tank, hold on to the bottom half of the handle and slide the top half of the handle away from the appliance as shown. 5 Filling the water tank Remove cap, fill the tank with ordinary tap water and close the cap. Replacing the water tank Put the full water tank back into the unit, by sliding the lower handle back into the top half of the handle until it is firmly in place. Adding water during use Always unplug the appliance and wait for it to cool down before removing the water tank. Handle with care as unit will remain hot for a considerable time. Fill as indicated in water tank filling section. Plug in the appliance and wait approximately one minute to ensure your Steam 'n Press is fully reheated before using it. ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE SOLEPLATE COVER Attaching the soleplate cover The Steam 'n Press should be unplugged and completely cool when removing or attaching the soleplate cover. To attach the soleplate cover (K) to the Steam 'n Press, hold the soleplate cover by the ribbed finger grips (J) and slide the cover over the soleplate. Turn the soleplate cover lock (G) half a turn (180°) to the left to lock the soleplate cover into position. Your appliance can be used as a Steambrush once cover is attached. Reference "Steambrush Function" section of instructions for further use information. 6 Removing the soleplate cover The steambrush should be unplugged and completely cool when removing or attaching the soleplate cover. Gently press the fabric brush (I) against the clothing and move the appliance down over the fabric at the same time pressing the burst of steam (B) every 4 seconds. The combination of steam and the brush will gently remove the wrinkles. After treatment, let the article of clothing cool down on the hanger before wearing. ! Never steam clothes while they are being worn. Steaming drapes and upholstery Wrinkles and creases can be removed from drapes while they are hanging on the rods. Simply follow the procedure described in "Steaming clothes". When using the appliance horizontally return to the vertical position occassionally to ensure maximum steam performance. Lint pad Threads, lint and hair can easily be removed with the lint pad (H) by brushing the clothes slowly from left to right. The pad can be cleaned by brushing in the opposite direction right to left on a scrap of old cloth. AFTER USING THE STEAMBRUSH Set the temperature control dial (A) to min. Empty the water remaining in the tank and leave unit on its side to cool. min Storage After the appliance has cooled down, it may be stored in the bag provided. 9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE If the body and the handle become dirty they should be wiped with a damp cloth when the appliance is cold and unplugged. Cleaning the soleplate In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the soleplate (starch, detergent buildup, burnt synthetic fibers). This can be easily removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Kit or a quality hot iron soleplate cleaner available at most stores. Do not use abrasive household cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads. [. . . ] Solution Never use 100% distilled water. The Steam 'n Press is designed to use tap water. In very hard water areas we recommend using bottled spring water. If you experience spitting or leaking with softened water, change to untreated tap water or bottled spring water. [. . . ]