Rowenta DG5050F0 WaterControl Steam Iron Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Rowenta
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Safety recommendations
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Please read these instructions carefully before first use. 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.
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Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always unplug your appliance:
– before filling the water tank or rinsing the boiler,
– before cleaning the appliance,
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The appliance must be used and placed 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. -
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities or persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience unless a person responsible for their safety provides either supervision or appropriate instructions concerning the use of the appliance prior to its use.
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Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge or experience or persons with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities provided that they have been thoroughly instructed regarding the use of the appliance, are supervised, and understand the risks involved. Children must not be allowed to lay with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 or over and are supervised. Keep the appliance and power cord out of the reach of children under 8 years of age.
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The surfaces of your appliance can reach very high temperatures when functioning, which may cause burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance (accessible metal parts nd plastic parts adjacent to the metallic parts).
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Never leave the appliance unattended: – when it is connected to the mains, – until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
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Before rinsing the boiler/rinsing the anti-scale valve (depending on the model), wait until the appliance is completely cold and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap/ the scale collector cover.
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Be careful: if the boiler cap or the boiler rince cap (depending on the model), is dropped or severely knocked, have it replaced by an Approved Service Centre, as it may be damaged.
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When rinsing the boiler, never fill it directly from the tap
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The boiler cap mustn’t be opened during use.
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The appliance must not be used if it has been dropped if it has any visible damage, if it leaks, or if it functions abnormally in any way. Do not attempt to dismantle your appliance: have it examined at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
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Check the electrical power and steam cords for signs of wear or damage prior to use. If the electrical power cord or the steam cord is damaged, it must be replaced at an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
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For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).
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Your steam generator iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is designed for domestic use only.
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It is equipped with 2 safety systems:
– a pressure release valve designed to avoid excessive pressure. In the event of a malfunction, the valve releases excess steam.
– a thermal fuse to avoid overheating. -
Always plug your steam generator iron:
– into a mains circuit with a voltage between 220 V and 240 V,
– into an earthed electrical socket. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with earth, and is fully extended -
Completely unwind the power cord before plugging it into an earthed socket.
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The soleplate of your iron and the iron resting on the base unit can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.
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Always use a vented/mesh ironing board and be careful of hot steam when ironing close to the edges of the board.
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Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care, especially when ironing vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
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Never immerse your steam generator iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste disposal centre.
DESCRIPTION
- Handle of the iron
- Steam control button
- Thermostat to set the temperature of the soleplate
- Iron rest
- Steam cord
- Thermostat light
- Electric cord
- Boiler cap
- Boiler (inside the base unit)
- Control panel
a. Illuminated on/off switch
b. Steam ready indicator light
c. Steam flow adjustment dial (according to model)
PREPARATION
Water recommendations
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Tap water : Rowenta irons are designed to be used with UNTREATED TAP WATER.
If your water is very hard, Rowenta recommends mixing half untreated tap water with half distilled water which reduces the hardness. -
Softened water : There are many types of household water softeners and the water from many of them is perfectly acceptable for use in the steam generator. However, some types of softeners, particularly those that use chemicals such as salt, can cause the appliance to leak or spit during use, this is notably the case with filtering jugs. Therefore we would not recommend using this type of water. If you experience this type of problem, we recommend that you try using untreated tap water or store-bought distilled water which can be mixed 50% distilled with 50% untreated tap water. Once you have changed the water it will take several uses to correct the problem. Rowenta recommends trying the steam function for the first time on an old towel or cloth that can be discarded to avoid potentially damaging your clothes.
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Always remember : Heat concentrates the elements in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain organic waste, mineral or chemical elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or the premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rainwater, boiled, filtered or bottled water. These types of water should not be used in your ROWENTA iron.
Filling the boiler
- Place your steam generator on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
- Check that your appliance is unplugged and cold.
- Unscrew the boiler cap.
- Using a water jug, fill with a maximum 1 litre of water. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over (A). If this occurs, remove the excess water.
- Replace the boiler cap, screwing on firmly, but not over tight.
Starting the generator
- Unwind the electric cord completely and take the steam cord out of its housing.
- Connect your generator to an earthed socket.
- Press the on/off luminous switch. It comes on and the boiler heats up.
- After about 8 minutes or when the steam ready light turns off, the steam is ready.
- During ironing the iron’s thermostat light and the steam indicator (according to the model) will go on and off according to the temperature control.
The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful. They will not affect the use and will disappear rapidly.
USE
Steam ironing
- Set the iron temperature adjustment dial and the steam flow adjustment dial (according to the model) to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below).
- The thermostat light comes on.
- To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on the iron handle (B).
- The steam will stop when you release the button. The generator and the iron are ready to iron when the steam ready indicator light and the iron indicator light are off.
- Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those which need higher temperatures (••• or Max).
- To prime the steam circuit, either before using
TYPE OF FABRIC
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SETTING THE TEMPERATURE DIAL
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SETTING THE STEAM DIAL (according tomodel)
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Synthetic (Polyester, Ace- state, Acrylic, Polyamide)|
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Wool, Silk, Viscose| ••|
Linen, Cotton| •••|
the iron for the first time, or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button (B) several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes.This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit.
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For delicate fabrics, press the steam control button (on the handle of the iron) intermittently to avoid possible water droplets appearing with the steam.
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If you are using starch, it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Mixed fibre fabrics : set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric. Dry ironing -
Do not press on the steam control button (B). Vertical steam ironing
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Set the iron temperature dial and the steam flow adjustment dial (according to model) to the max. position.
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Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
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Press repeatedly on the steam control button (B) (on the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom (C).
As steam is very hot, never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garment on a coat hanger. For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric.
Filling the boiler during use
- VERY IMPORTANT: Before opening your boiler, ensure that there is no more steam left inside by pressing the steam control button (B) located on the handle of the iron and keep it pressed down until there is no more steam.
- Stop the generator by pressing the on/off switch and disconnecting the plug. Never unscrew the boiler cap while it’s still steaming.
- Slowly unscrew the boiler cap.
- Using a water jug, fill with a maximum of 1 litre of water.
- Fill the boiler (A), taking care that the water does not spillover. If this occurs, remove the excess water.
- Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, reconnect your generator to the mains, and switch it on.
- Wait until the boiler heats up. After about 8 minutes or when the steam ready light turns off, the steam is ready. Storing the generator
- Turn off the main switch and unplug. Place the iron on the rest. Put away the electric cord and steam cord (D).
- Leave the steam generator to cool down before putting it away if it is stored in a cupboard or confined space.
- You can store your steam generator in complete safety.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before cleaning, ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the
soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down. Do not use detergent or
descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the base unit. Never hold the
iron or the base unit under the tap.
Cleaning the soleplate
- Regularly clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge. Cleaning the unit
- Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft dampened cloth. Rinsing the boiler (once a month)
- Be careful: To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least every 10 uses (E) (approximately once a month).
- Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours.
- Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water.
- Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink (F).
- To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.
If your water is hard, increase the frequency. In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it.
IS THERE ANY PROBLEM?
Problems
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Solutions
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Water runs through the holes in the soleplate.| The boiler is too full.
The thermostat is not working: the temperature is always too low.
You are using the steam control button before the iron is hot enough. Water
has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first time or
you have not used it for some time.top.| Do not fill the boiler right up to
the Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Check the thermostat and steam flow settings (according to the model).
Press the steam control button away from your ironing board until the iron
produces steam.
White steaks come through the holes
in the soleplate.
| Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it is not rinsed out regularly.|
Rinse the boiler every 10 uses (see § rinsing the boiler). If your water is
hard, increase the frequency.
Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the linen.|
You are using chemical descaling agents or additives in the water for ironing.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before
washing it.| Never add this type of product in the boiler (see § what water to
use).
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on
new garments which have been sucked up by the iron.
The soleplate is dirty or brown and may stain the linen.| You are ironing at
too high a temperature.
You are using starch.| See our recommendations regarding the temperature
control settings.
Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
There is no steam.| The boiler is empty.
The boiler is not yet ready.| Fill the boiler.
After turning it on, wait 8 minutes or until the steam ready light turns off.
Steam escapes from the boiler cap.| Cap was screwed on incorrectly.
The seal on the cap is damaged. The appliance is faulty.| Screw the cap back
on.
Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Stop using the generator and contact an Approved Service Centre.
Steam or water escape under the appliance.| The appliance is faulty.| Stop
using the generator and contact an Approved Service Centre.
If you have any product problems or queries please contact our Customer
Relations Team first for expert help and advice:
HELPLINE: 0845 602 1454 – UK (01) 461 0390 – Ireland or consult our website –
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