ROWENTA DG9540F0 Steam Iron User Guide

ROWENTA DG9540F0 Steam Iron

Instructions

PREPARATION

USE

FRESH FUNCTION

STEAM BRUSH

MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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. For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electomagnetic 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 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 an earth, and is fully extended. Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthed socket. When using the brush, fully extend the brush-unit.
• If the electric power cord, the iron-unit or the brush-unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in order to prevent any danger.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance :
• before rinsing out the boiler or before filling the reservoir or rinsing the boiler ;
• before cleaning your generator ;
• before removing the removable head from the brush ;
• after each use.

The appliance must be used and placed on a 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 for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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 steam function.
Never direct the steam towards persons or animals.
Before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours). Never fill the boiler through the rinse hole (except for rinsing). While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.
If you lose or damage the boiler rinse cap, have it replaced by a ROWENTA 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 a ROWENTA approved service centre.
The ironing additive contained in the capsule* has been dermatologically tested and is hypoallergenic. However, we advise that you follow the recommendations below:

• in the case of accidental ingestion: rinse the mouth with water and consult a doctor.
• in the case of respiratory irritation, move away from the product into a well-ventilated area. If the irritation persists, consult a doctor.
• in the case of contact with the eyes, wash eyes out with copious amounts of water for at least 10 minutes. Consult a doctor.

In the case of skin irritation, wash the skin with copious amounts of water. Consult a doctor. Do not use with a fragrance other than that supplied with the appliance. Do not attempt to fill the cartridge with any other liquid whatsoever. Store at a temperature of between 18 and 25°C, away from air and light.
For any necessary information on the composition of the fragrance, contact Customer Relations on 0845 602 1454 – UK.
Keep out of the reach of children.

DESCRIPTION

1. Dual function button: “burst of freshness”* or “precision steam jet”
2. Humid steam button
3. Function selection slide*: “burst of freshness” or “precision steam jet”
4. Diffusion nozzle: “burst of freshness”* or “precision steam jet”
5. Housing drawer for the removable “burst of freshness” capsule
6. Removable “burst of freshness” capsule
7. Steam control button
8. Removable water tank filler cover
9. Removable water tank
10. Iron thermostat light
11. Iron-base steam cord
12. Cord fastener
13. Temperature control dial for iron soleplate
14. Iron rest
15. Steam generator boiler (in the base unit)
16. Boiler rinse cap
17. Handles for removing and replacing the water tank
18. Steam flex winding button on the crease-removal brush
19. Crease-removal brush storage support
20. Steam flex brush / unit
21. Vertical crease-removal brush
22. Removable head
23. Indicator light
24. Steam control
25. Rinsing accessory
26. Control panel
27. Steam output control dial
28. “Boiler rinse” light
29. “Restart” button
30. “Water tank empty” light
31. “Steam ready” light
32. Ironing / Crease Removal selector
33. Illuminated on / off switch
34. Power cord reel button

SETTING UP

1. Put the crease-removal brush support in place
   Remove the brush from its support. Press the button on the brush support to clip it onto the base (fig.1). Put the brush back into its support.

2. Preparing your steam generator
   Place your steam generator on a stable, horizontal heat-resistant work surface.
   Remove the water tank by pulling the handles upwards (fig.2).
   Fill the water tank taking care not to exceed the maximum level (fig.3).
   Replace it pushing it fully down in its housing until there is a click (fig.4).
   WARNING ! Remove any labels from the soleplate before heating up the iron.

3. Put the “burst of freshness” capsule in place*
   Remove the capsule housing drawer by pulling it out horizontally (fig.5). Pull the red tab to remove the seals on the capsule (fig.6). Insert the capsule in its housing, pressing down firmly until there is a “click” (fig.7). Close the drawer again by pushing it in horizontally until there is a closing “click” (fig.8).
   2 “burst of freshness” capsules are provided with the packaged product.

4. What water may be used ?
   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 with 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 premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. These types of water should NOT be used in your ROWENTA 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.

USE

Using your steam generator
Completely unwind the power cord from its storage space before connecting to an earthed socket
Set the Ironing / Crease Removal selector to the desired position until there is a “click” (fig.10). Press on the on / off switch (fig.11) : the green light (located on the control panel) flashes and the boiler heats up. When the green “steam ready” light stops flashing, the appliance is ready
The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful. They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly.
When starting, and regularly while it is being used, your steam generator’s electric pump injects water into the boiler. It makes a noise but this is quite normal.

USE IN IRONING MODE

Steam ironing
Check that the selector is in the ironing position
CAUTION! In the intermediate position, the green indicator light flashes rapidly : neither the iron nor the brush functions.
Place the iron’s temperature control (fig.13) to the type of fabric to be ironed. The iron temperature control light turns on. Adjust the
The steam generator is ready when the iron temperature control light goes out and when the green « steam ready » light remains steady (fig.12).
To obtain steam, press on the steam control button beneath the iron handle and keep it pressed. The steam will stop when you release the button.
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.
Your iron heats up quickly : start with fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those which need higher temperatures.
If you lower the thermostat, wait until the iron thermostat light comes back on again before starting ironing once more. 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. Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
When taking a break from ironing, always place the iron on the iron rest plate of the unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.
Do not place the iron on a metal support.

Refilling the water tank
There is no more steam and the red “tank empty” indicator light turns on (fig.15) : the water tank is empty.
Remove the water tank (fig.2) and fill it up (fig.16). Replace it fully into its housing (fig.4) until there is a click.
Press the Restart button and the red indicator light goes out; you can continue ironing.

Dry ironing

Do not press the steam control button beneath the iron handle. Do not press the “Precision Steam Jet” button or humid steam button on the iron handle
BE CAREFUL ! Use the humid steam function very carefully because of the exceptional power of steam that may cause burns

Using damp steam

Press 2 or 3 times on the humid steam button to obtain a more powerful, heavier burst of steam :

• for ironing thicker fabrics,
• to eliminate creases.

Using the burst of freshness function *

The burst of freshness function allows you to give long-lasting freshness to your laundry.
IMPORTANT! Remove the needle and the red cover from the capsule before inserting it into the iron. On first use, the fragrance may take a moment to come through (approximately 10 seconds).
The fragrance capsule allows you to treat up to 200 items of laundry at a rate of spraying 1 or 2 seconds per item.
Tip: for increased effectiveness, use the fragrance at the end of ironing clothing or household linen.
Burst of freshness function: Move the selection slide downwards (fig.17). Press the burst of freshness button (fig.18) on the top of the iron handle 2 or 3 times to obtain an intermittent jet of freshness steam at the front of the iron.

Replacing the capsule

Refill capsules are commercially available under the reference: XD7000F0.
Remove the capsule housing drawer by pulling it out horizontally.
Remove the used capsule. Pull the red tab to remove the seals on the refill capsule (fig.6).
Insert the capsule in its housing, pressing down firmly until there is a “click” (fig.7).
Close the drawer again by pushing it in horizontally until there is a closing “click” (fig.8).

Use the precision steam jet function

The “Precision Steam Jet” function, allowing you to iron the most hard-to- reach areas (such as button holes, shirt cuffs and collars, darts in trousers, the inside of jacket and coat sleeves) ; soften the fibres before ironing, when the fabric is very creased.
Precision steam jet function: Move the selection slide Fresh off upwards (fig.19). Press the “Precision Steam Jet” button (fig.20) on the top of the iron handle 2 or 3 times to obtain short, powerful bursts of steam at the front of the iron. Then iron the fabric using steam to smooth the fibres, by pressing the steam control button beneath the iron handle.

USE IN CREASE REMOVAL MODE

Vertical steam ironing
The crease-removal brush makes it possible to remove creases from certain materials that do not crease much (viscose, polyester, etc.); to refresh clothes that have already been worn; to add finishing touches (removal of marks from handling on the ironing board) and to eliminate certain unpleasant odours.
Put the Ironing / Crease Removal selector to the Crease Removal position (fig.21). The brush’s indicator light switches on.
When using the brush for the first time, press the
CAUTION! In the intermediate position, the green indicator light flashes rapidly : neither the iron nor the brush functions. steam control until steam appears.
Hang the garment on a hanger.
Pull the brush flex fully out of its housing (fig.22). Set the steam flow button to the max position. Wait until the green indicator light (located on the control panel) remains steady.
If you have not used the brush for a few minutes, press the steam function several times in a row, away from your clothes.This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit. Hold the fabric with one hand, put the brush in contact with the fabric to be treated and press the steam control on the brush intermittently, moving
For delicate materials, put the brush as close as possible to the fabric without touching it.

As steam is very hot :

• never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger (fig.24),
• never direct steam towards the hand that is holding the fabric.

REHEATINGTHE IRON ORTHE BRUSH

CAUTION! When you change the position of the Ironing / Crease Removal selector:

• if the green indicator light remains steady, your appliance is ready;
• if the green indicator light is flashing, wait until it is steady before using your appliance;
• if the green indicator light is flashing rapidly, the Ironing / Crease Removal selector is in the intermediate position; the appliance does not function. Put it to the desired position until you hear a “click”.

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.

Cleaning the generator

The water tank : empty and rinse the removable water tank.
The soleplate : you can clean the soleplate of your iron, once it has cooled down, with a damp cloth or sponge.
The base unit : clean the plastic parts occasionally with a soft dampened cloth.
The brush : clean it from time to time with a soft cloth.
To remove the head of the brush : press
on one of the side buttons then gently pull the head away by rotating it slightly.. Clean it gently with water. To re-fit the head, push it onto the brush until you hear a “click”
New heads are commercially available under the reference: XD9000f0.

Rinsing the boiler
To extend the efficient operating life of your boiler and avoid scale particles on your linen, your generator is equipped with an orange “boiler rinse” warning light that flashes on the control panel (fig.25) after about 10 uses. You can continue ironing normally but remember to rinse the boiler first, the next time that you use it. Empty the tank (fig.26). Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink. Remove the brush support located at the side of the appliance in a downwards direction (fig.23).
To return to ironing mode, set the Ironing / Crease Removal selector to the Ironing position (see USE IN IRONING MODE).
(fig.27). Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap (fig.28). with the rinsing accessory : use the accessory provided with the packaged product. It will make it easier to rinse the boiler as the generator will need less handling. Your rinsing accessory has been designed to work on a wide range of taps. Choose the membrane (fig.29a or 29b) that is best suited to your tap.
Place the plastic nozzle of the rinsing pipe into the hole of the boiler and turn gently to the right until it locks (fig.30).The outlet of this nozzle must be positioned over the sink.
Attach the other end of the rinsing accessory to your tap (fig.31). Turn the tap on gently and gradually and let cold water run through the rinsing pipe into the sink for about 1 minute (fig.32). Switch off the tap and remove the rinsing pipe.
or
without the rinsing accessory:
Holding your steam generator in a tilted position, and using a jug, fill the boiler with 1/4 litre of tap water (fig.33). Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink (fig.34).
Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap with a coin. Put the brush support firmly in place. On next use, press and hold down the Restart button and the orange boiler emptying indicator light switches off (fig.35).
CAUTION! Above all, you must not use descaling products to rinse the boiler : they may damage it.

STORING

Storing the generator
Press the illuminated on/off switch and unplug the generator.
Place the iron on the iron rest plate.
Press the cord reel button and guide the cord with your hand (fig.36).
Press the steam flex winding button on the brush and guide it with your hand (fig.37).
Slide the brush into its housing (fig.38).
Store the steam flex of the iron (fig.39).
Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 30 minutes.
You can now put your steam generator away.

A PROBLEM WITHYOUR GENERATOR

The generator does not come on. The thermostat light and the on/off switch are not illuminated.| The appliance is not switched on.| Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in and press the illuminated on/off switch.
No burst of freshness.| The slide is not positioned properly.| Position the slide downwards in the Fresh On position.
The capsule is not positioned properly.| Insert the capsule in its housing, pressing down firmly until there is a “click”. Close the drawer again by pushing it in horizontally until there is a “click”.
The capsule is empty.| Change the capsule (refill capsule in the product packaging – see § 11).
Droplets of water run through the “Precision Steam Jet” nozzle.| The soleplate is not hot enough.| Decrease the steam output while ironing at low temperature (steam output control dial on the control panel).

Wait for the thermostat light to go out before activating the steam control button.

Water runs out of the holes in the soleplate or through the diffusion nozzle along the front of the iron.| 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 or the brush produces steam.
White streaks come through the holes in the soleplate.| Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it has not been rinsed out regularly.| Rinse out the boiler when the orange indicator light flashes (see § 15). If your water is hard, increase the frequency.
You have already rinsed the boiler and the orange “boiler rinse” light is flashing.| You have not pressed for long enough on the “Restart” button.| Hold the “ Restart ” button down for 2 to 3 seconds to turn off the indicator light.
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 in the water tank or in the boiler (see § 4).
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 setting (see § 6).
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently and you are using starch.| Always spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
There is no steam.| The removable water tank is

empty (red “water tank empty” light on).

| Fill the removable water tank and press the

Restart button located on the control panel.

---|---|---
There is little steam.| The steam output control dial is

set at minimum.

| Increase the steam output (control dial on the

control panel).

You have filled the tank but

there is no steam.

| The tank is not properly in

place.

| Check that the water tank is pushed firmly into

place until there is a “click”.

The red “removable water tank empty” light is on.| You have not pressed the

Restart button.

| Press the Restart button on the control panel.
The green indicator light is flashing rapidly.| The Ironing / Crease Removal selector is in the intermediate position.| Put it to the desired position until you hear a “click”.
The iron and the brush do not function.| The Ironing / Crease Removal selector is in the intermediate position.| Put it to the desired position until you hear a “click”.
Steam escapes from the rinse plug.| The rinse plug has not been tightened correctly.| Tighten the rinse plug correctly.
The rinse plug seal is damaged.| Contact an Approved Service Centre to order a new rinse plug seal.
Steam escapes under the appliance.| The generator is faulty.| Stop using the generator and contact an Approved Service Centre.
The power cord does not fully retract.| The power cord has lost tension during retraction.| Pull the power cord out completely. Press the button and guide the cord with your free hand.

HELPLINE
If you have any product problems or queries with your product, please telephone our Customer Relations team on :
0845 602 1454 (UK) (Calls charged at local rate) – (01) 461 0390 (Ireland)
Consult our web site : 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.

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