Rowenta DW43 Series Express Steam Iron User Guide

Rowenta DW43 Series Express Steam Iron

Product Information

• Manufacturer: GROUPE SEB, France
• Model: DW43XX – Power supply: 220-240V, 50-60Hz
• Power consumption: 2100-2500W (I) / 2185-2600W (MAX)
• Safety certification: RU C-FR.27.B.00529/21
• Warranty: Valid from 20.12.2021 to 19.12.2026
• Manufacturer’s website: www.rowenta.com

Product Usage Instructions

• Before using the product for the first time, carefully read the safety and user manual.
• Do not use water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralized water, or rainwater in the iron. Also, avoid using boiled, filtered, or bottled water.
• Retain the instruction booklet for future reference.
• To protect the environment, dispose of the appliance at a local civic waste collection point.

If there is a problem

• Water drips from the holes in the soleplate: Wait until the iron is hot enough and avoid using the shot of steam button too often.
• Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen: Avoid using ironing water additives and ensure that your laundry is rinsed sufficiently.

The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain the linen:

• Clean the soleplate to prevent staining. Please note that this is a partial extract from the user manual. For complete instructions and safety guidelines, refer to the manual provided with the product.

Please read carefully the “Safety and use instructions” booklet before first use

Depending on model

How To Use

For further usage information / www.rowenta.com

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.
• Always unplug your appliance: before filling, or rinsing the water tank, before cleaning it, after each use.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a save way and understand the hazards involved.Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evident of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never dismantle you appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service center.
• The surfaces which are marked with this sign and the soleplate are very hot during the use of the appliances. Don’t touch these surfaces before the iron is cooled down.
• If the electric power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in order to prevent any danger.

IMPORTANT RECOMMANDATIONS

• The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220-240V). Always plug your iron into an earth socket. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.
• If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is corrected rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord.
• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.
• Never touch the electric cord with the soleplate of the iron.
• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are ironing close to the edge of your ironing board.
• Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives).
• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

What water to use?
Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority), it is possible to mix untreated tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralized water in the following proportions:  – 50% tap water, – 50% distilled or demineralized water.
However, it is necessary to operate the Self clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber.
Use the Self clean function approximately every 2 weeks. If the water is very hard clean the iron weekly

Types of water not to use?
Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining, or premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralized water or rain water should not be used in your Rowena iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Environment
Environment protection first
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

If there is a problem?

each use of the button.
You have stored the iron horizontally, without emptying it and without setting it to .| See the section «Storing your iron».
Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen.| You are using ironing water additives (i.e. scented water, starch).| Never use ironing water additives; these will permanently damage your steam iron.
You are not using the right type of water.| Perform a Self cleaning operation and consult the chapter «What water should I use?».
Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it.| Make sure that your laundry is rinsed sufficiently in order to remove any deposits of soap or chemical products on new clothes.
The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain the linen.| Your are ironing with an inappropriate temperature selection (temperature too high).| Clean the soleplate (refer to chapter 11). Select the appropriate program.
You have ironed over a printed are of a garment.| Never iron over printed areas or applications – always iron the reverse side of such a garment.
There is little or no steam.| The water tank is empty.| Fill the water tank.
Your iron has been used dry for too long.| Carry out a Self clean.
The soleplate is scratched or damaged.| You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.| Refrain from ironing over metallic buttons or zippers.
Steam or water come from the iron as you finish filling the tank.| The steam control is not set to the               position.| Check that the steam control is set to the position.
The water tank is overfilled.| Never exceed the Max level.
The spray does not spray.| The water tank is not filled

enough.

| Fill up the water tank.

Important notice for ≥ 2400W models only :
Under unfavorable mains conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or lighting fluctuations can happen. Therefore, it is recommended that the iron is connected to a power supply system with a maximum impedance of 0,29 Ω. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply company for the system impedance at the interface point.

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References

• Rowenta USA | Garment Steamers, Steam Irons & Humidifiers

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