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Rowenta Steam 'n Press manual

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    Steam 'n Press Instructions for Use 1 2 0 V 2 4 0 V REF. 3460984[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your Rowenta Steam 'n Press basic precau- tions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the appliance. 1. Use appliance only for its intended use. 2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Do [...]

  • Page 3

    3 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. This is a 1000 watt appliance. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate a high wattage appliance on the same circuit. 2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 1 0- ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tri[...]

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    4 ■ Description: A Thermostat control dial B Burst of steam button C Removable water tank D Cord protector E Voltage selector (120/240 V) F Polished soleplate G Soleplate cover lock H Lint pad I Fabric brush J Ribbed finger grip K Soleplate cover 240 V 1 20 V H A BC D E K F G I J[...]

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    5 USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 왎 Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safety instructions carefully. 왎 It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the first time the appliance is used. This will quickly disappear. 왎 When the appliance is plugged in, and thermostat control dial is moved from the minimum setting, the s[...]

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    6 Filling the water tank 왎 Remove cap, fill the tank with ordinary tap water and close the cap. Replacing the water tank 왎 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 왎 Always unplug the appliance and wait for it to cool down [...]

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    7 Removing the soleplate cover The steambrush should be unplugged and completely cool when removing or attaching the soleplate cover. 왎 To remove the soleplate cover (K) turn the soleplate cover lock (G) a half turn (180 ° ) to the right. 왎 Grip the soleplate cover by the ribbed finger grips (J) on both sides as shown and pull towards the tip [...]

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    8 Selecting the temperature 왎 Set the thermostat control dial (A) according to the type of fabric you are ironing. Check the fabric label for the appropriate setting. Fabric Temperature regulator synthetics nylon ● polyester (low temperature) silk ●● wool (medium temperature) cotton ●●● linen (high temperature) Start at low temperatur[...]

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    9 To avoid damage to clothes from dust or dirt that may collect in the appliance, we recommend that before the first use or after the appliance has been stored for some time you test the burst of steam on an old cloth. Steaming clothes 왎 Hang the wrinkled article of clothing on a clothes hanger. 왎 Pull the clothing tight with one hand and place[...]

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    10 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. Do not use abrasive or other chemicals. Cleaning the soleplate 왎 In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the soleplate (starch, detergent buildup, burnt synthetic fibers). This can be easily r[...]

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    11 STEAM 'N PRESS TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Leaking or Distilled water. Never use 100% distilled water. spitting. The Steam 'n Press is designed to use tap water. In very hard water areas we recommend using bottled spring water. Softened water. If you experience spitting or leaking with softened water, change to unt[...]