Rowenta DG5060F0 Water Control Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Rowenta
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Please read these instructions carefully before first use. This product is for
domestic use only. In any case of professional use, inappropriate use or
failure to comply with the instructions, the brand accepts no responsibility
and the guarantee does not apply.
For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and
regulations (Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental
Directives, as applicable…).
Your steam generator is an electrical appliance. It should be used under
normal conditions. It is intended for domestic use only.
Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:
– a pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any
excess steam, – a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating.
Always plug your steam generator into:
– an electrical installation with a voltage between 220V and 240V. Connecting
to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will
invalidate your guarantee.
– an earthed socket. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it
is correctly rated (10A) with earth, and is fully extended. Completely unwind
the electric cord before plugging it into an earthed electric socket. If the
electric power cord or the steam cord is damaged, it must imperatively be
replaced by an Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger. Do not unplug the
appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance:
– before filling or rinsing the boiler, – before cleaning your generator, –
after each use.
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 children or without supervision
by persons whose physical, sensory or mental aptitude to use it in complete
safety is impaired. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Never leave the appliance unattended:
– when it is connected to the mains,
– until it has cooled down (around 1 hour). The soleplate and generator iron
rest can become very hot and cause burns: never touch these parts. Never touch
the electric cords with the soleplate of the iron.
Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns. Handle your iron
carefully, particularly when using the vertical function. Never direct the
steam towards persons or animals.
Before emptying the boiler, always wait until the generator is cold and make
sure that it has been unplugged for more than 2 hours before unscrewing the
boiler stopper.
Be careful: if the boiler cap is dropped or severely knocked, have it replaced
by an Approved Service Centre, as it may be damaged.
While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.
If you lose or damage the boiler stopper, have it replaced in an Approved
Service Centre
Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it
under the water tap. +
The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence
of damage, leaks or fails to function correctly. Never dismantle your
appliance. To avoid any danger, have it inspected in an approved service
centre.
Keep these instructions
DESCRIPTION
- Handle 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)
- Water Control (water level indicator lights)
- Control panel
a. Illuminated on/off switch
b. Steam flow adjustment dial (according to model)
Your steam generator is equipped with the Water Control function which
keeps track of the water level in the tank during ironing and warns you when
it is almost empty.
The lights gradually switch off when the water level drops in the tank:
– full tank: all lights are on
– tank half-full: 3 lights are on
– tank is almost empty: the last light blinks, and you can still iron one
item.
PREPARATION
1 • What water to use?
Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, it
is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to
eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber.
If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is
possible to mix tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water
in the following proportions: 50% untreated tap water, 50% distilled or
demineralised water.
Types of water not to use: Heat concentrates the elements contained 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 steam generator. Also only use
distilled or demineralised water as advised above.
Ironing Boards
Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh type ironing board must be used to
allow any excess steam to escape and to avoid steam venting sideways.
2 • Preparing your steam generator
Place your steam generator on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
Unscrew the boiler cap (A).
Before filling it, check that your appliance is unplugged and cold.
Take a jug and fill it with a maximum of one litre of water then pour the
water into the tank, taking care not to let it spill over (B).
If this occurs, remove the excess water.
Replace the boiler cap, screwing on firmly, but not over tight (C).
Unwind the electric cord completely and take the steam cord out of its
housing. Connect your generator to an earthed socket (D).
USE
3 • Starting the generator
Press the illuminated ON/OFF switch (E); it will switch on. The Water Control
indicator lights will come on and then progressively switch off (F) during the
heating of the tank.
When the steam is ready, the Water Control light will remain stationary and
indicate the water level in the tank (G).
During ironing, the light on the iron will go on and off according to heating
requirements.
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.
4 • Steam ironing
Set the thermostat dial (H) according to the type of fabric to be ironed see
table below and set the steam output (I) (depending on model) – see table
below. The thermostat light comes on (J).
TYPE OF FABRIC| POSITION OF THE THERMOSTAT| SETTING THE STEAM
BUTTON
---|---|---
LINEN, COTTON| •••|
WOOL, SILK| ••|
SYNTHETIC (Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Polyamide)| •|
The steam generator and the iron are ready for ironing when the Water Control
indicator lights are on and not blinking and the iron light is turned off.
To obtain steam, press the steam control button on the iron handle (K). The
steam will stop when you release the button.
Recommendation: To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron
for the first time or if you have not used the steam function for a few
minutes, press the steam control button 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.
Setting the thermostat:
Your iron heats up quickly: start with fabrics to be ironed at a low
temperature and finish with those which need higher temperatures.
Mixed fibre fabrics: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most
delicate fabric. Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control
button to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron on the
garment itself. This will avoid making the fabric shiny.
Setting the steam output button:
If you are ironing thick fabric, increase the steam output.
If you are ironing at a low temperature, set the steam output button to the
minimum position.
For delicate fabrics (•), press the steam control button (on the handle of the
iron) intermittently to avoid possible water droplets appearing with the
steam.
During pauses, while ironing, never put the iron on a metal iron rest as
this could damage the iron. Instead, use the iron rest plate on the unit: it
is equipped with a nonslip base and is designed to withstand high
temperatures.
When the last Water Control light blinks (L), the tank is almost empty. You
can still iron one item.
5 • Dry ironing
Do not press on the steam control button (K).
If you are using starch, it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the
fabric to be ironed.
6 • Vertical steam ironing
Set the iron temperature dial and the steam flow adjustment dial (according to
the model) to the max. position.
As steam is very hot, never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it
is being worn, always hang the 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.
Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one
hand.
Press repeatedly on the steam control button (K) (on the iron handle) moving
the iron from top to bottom (M).
7 • Filling the tank when it is empty during operation.
VERY IMPORTANT: Before opening your boiler, ensure that there is no more
steam left inside by pressing the steam control button 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 (N) and disconnecting the
plug. Slowly unscrew the boiler cap.
Take a jug and fill it with a maximum of one litre of water then pour the
water into the tank, taking care not to let it spill over (O).
If this occurs, remove the excess water.
Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, reconnect your generator to
the mains, and switch it on. The Water Control lights will successively come
on then switch off (F) while
the tank is heating up.
When the steam is ready, the Water Control lights will remain stationary and
indicate the water level in the tank (G).
8 • Storing the generator
Turn off the main switch and unplug. Place the iron on the rest. Put away the
electric cord and steam cord (P).
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 or emptying your generator, it is imperative that you turn it off, unplug it and leave it to cool for more than 2 hours, to prevent any risk of burns.
9 • Cleaning the generator
Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the
base unit.
The soleplate: You can clean the soleplate of your iron, once it has cooled
down, with a damp cloth or sponge.
If the soleplate becomes very dirty, we recommend that you clean it with a
commercially available cleaning product.
Do not use any abrasive products to clean it.
The base unit: Clean the plastic parts occasionally with a soft dampened
cloth.
10 • 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
(approximately once a month). 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.
Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours. (Q).
Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water (R).
Shake the base unit for a few moments (S) and then empty it completely over
your sink (T). To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this
operation.
IS THERE ANY PROBLEM?
| Problems | Possible causes | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Water runs through the holes in the soleplate. | The boiler is too full. | Do |
not fill the boiler right up to the top.
The thermostat is not working: the temperature is always too low.| Contact an
Approved Service Centre.
You are using the steam control button before the iron is hot enough.| Check
the thermostat and steam flow setting (according to the model).
Water has condensed in the pipes because you are using steam for the first
time or you have not used it for some time.| Press the steam control button
away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam.
White streaks 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.| Never add this type of product to the boiler (see § what water to
use).
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before
washing it.| 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.| See our recommendations regarding temperature control
settings.
You are using starch.| Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric
to be ironed.
There is no steam.| The boiler is empty.| Fill the boiler.
The boiler is not yet ready.| After starting the appliance, wait for 8 mins or
until the steam ready indicator light comes on (according to model).
Steam escapes from the boiler cap.| Cap was screwed on incorrectly.| Screw the
cap back on.
The seal on the cap is damaged.| Contact an Approved Service Centre.
The appliance is faulty.| 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 –
www.rowenta.co.uk
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST!
Your appliance
contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre.
References
- rowenta.co.uk
- Rowenta USA | Garment Steamers, Steam Irons & Humidifiers
- Rowenta | Pequenos Eletrodomésticos | Aspiradores, Ferros de Engomar, Cuidado do Lar e Beleza
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