User manual ROWENTA DZ1700

[. . . ] Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to the mains supply. Always use the handles provided and warn other users of the potential dangers (e. Always disconnect the appliance: ­ before filling or emptying the water tank; ­ before leaving the room (even for a short time); ­ after use. Only use an extension lead or cord reel which is rated at 10A or greater and has an earth. [. . . ] However, if your water is very hard, you can mix it 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or demineralised water. Do no 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. These contain organic waste or mineral elements that become concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear to your iron. Please note: When heating up the iron from cold, wait until the thermostat light has gone out a second time. Tip: We recommend that you start with fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature as the iron takes longer to cool down than to heat up. E1 Dry ironing To iron without continuous steam, turn the steam control () to the position and set the temperature to suit the type of material (care points · The steam quantity can be set to between (no steam position) and (maximum steam quantity). In the steam zone) To generate a powerful jet of steam to remove stubborn creases, press the power steam button. In the steam zone) Ideal for removing creases from suits, jackets, skirts, hanging curtains etc. Hold the iron a few centimetres away from the garment to avoid burning delicate fabrics · Press the power steam button repeatedly, moving the iron from top to bottom The power steam and vertical steam functions (E3) are also possible to use if the steam control is set to the position. F1 Self Clean ­ prolongs the life of the iron The Self clean function flushes dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber. to operate: · Fill the tank with untreated tap water up to the maximum mark and heat the iron to max. Hold iron over a sink horizontally, push the steam control position and into the Self Clean posi() past the tion and hold it there: steam will now begin to build up. After a few seconds water and steam will emerge from the soleplate, rinsing dirt and scale particles out of the 3 steam chamber. Self Clean Valve The self clean valve prevents the drip hole into the steam chamber from furring or blocking up. To ensure the iron continues to function properly, open and close the valve by sliding the steam control to max then min a few times after use. f2 Anti-scale system (depending on model) Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale deposits. 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 they will damage the lining of the steam chamber and so may impair the steam function. [. . . ] Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the fabric. Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or your have ironed a new garment before washing it. You have placed your Always set the iron on its iron flat on a metallic heel. If you are unable to trace the cause of the fault, contact an official Rowenta Customers Service Centre. [. . . ]