ROWENTA Steam Station Centrale Vapeur Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Rowenta
Table of Contents
ROWENTA Steam Station Centrale Vapeur
WELCOME TO THE ROWENTA WORLD!
Congratulations on choosing the ROWENTA Pro Precision steam station to care
for your garments! Founded in Germany in 1884, Rowenta has a long history of
innovation. We create high-performance household appliances with graceful des-
igns that can be found all around the world. The ROWENTA Pro Precision steam
station enables you to get profes-sional results at home in no time. Its
powerful steam output ensures perfect steam penetration deeply into fabrics,
while the stainless steel soleplate dries them instantly in just one pass
leaving impeccable re-sults. Unlimited ironing is provided with the permanent
refill water tank, and the exclusive scale collector guarantees long-lasting
performance. With the ROWENTA Pro Precision steam station, you do not have to
be an expert anymore to get great results!
OUR ADVICE:
To enjoy and discover how to use your Pro Precision steam station, we advise
you to read through the product instructions before first use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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Use appliance only for its inten-ded use.
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To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
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The appliance should always be turned off before plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank the cord to disconnect from out-let, instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
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Do not let the power cord touch hot surfaces. Let the steam station cool completely before putting it away. Wind up the power cord and attach it with the Velcro.
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Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet when filling or emptying when not in use.
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Do not operate an appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the appliance. Contact Rowenta Consumer Services or take it to a qualified service person for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the appliance is used.
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Close supervision is required for any appliance used by or near children. Do not leave the iron unattended while the appliance is connected or on an ironing board.
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Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when you turn a Pro Precision steam station upside down. There may be hot water in the reservoir.
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This is a 1800 watts appliance. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate a Pro Precision steam station on the same circuit with another high wattage appliance.
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If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with 15A or greater shall be used. A cord rated for less amperage can re-sult in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over. 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, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Directives, as applicable…). Your Pro Precision steam station is an electrical appliance: it must be used in normal conditions of use. It is fitted with 2 safety systems:
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A pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam.
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A thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating. Always plug your Pro Precision steam station into:
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An electrical installation with voltage 120V.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee. -
The appliance must not be left unattended while it is connected to the outlet.
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The plug must be removed from the outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.
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The appliance must be used and rested on a stable surface.
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When placing the appliance on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
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The appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not direct steam at people, animals or iron clothes while they are being worn.
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“Calc Away-System”: Always wait before rinsing the collector until the steam station has cooled down and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours before unscrewing the collector.
If you lose or damage the scale collector, have it replaced by calling Rowenta Consumer Services. -
Never attempt to unscrew the scale collector while the appliance is in use. The strong steam pressure could results in burns. Only unscrew the collector when the appliance is cold (2 hours) or there is no more pressure in the boiler.
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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT DIAGRAM
- Iron handle
- Steam trigger
- Temperature control dial for iron soleplate
- Iron rest
- Water tank cover
- Water tank
- Boiler (inside)
- Scale collector cover
- Power cord
- Power cord storage (velcro)
- Iron temperature control light
- Iron positioning shoulder
- Steam cord
- Steam cord storage clip
- Calc scale collector
- Control panel
- Restart” button
- Calc away system” light
- Steam ready” light
- Water tank empty” light
Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh top ironing board (vs. a perforated top ironing board) must be used to allow any excess steam to escape and to avoid steam venting sideways.
BEFORE USE
Please read all of the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards carefully. Remove all packaging from the product. It is normal for a small amount of smoke and a light odor to be produced the first time it is used.This will quickly disappear.
Water recommendations
Tap water
Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP WATER (up to 12 grains
per gallon of hardness – contact your local water company). If your water is
harder than this, Rowenta recommends mixing half tap water with half distilled
water which reduces the hardness; or just use inexpensive bottled spring
water.
Softened water
There are many types of household water softeners and the water from many of
them is perfectly acceptable for use in the Pro Precision steam station.
However, some types of softeners, particularly those that use chemicals such
as salt, can cause the appliance to leak or spit during use. If you experience
this type of problem, we recommend that you try using inexpensive bottled
spring water or untreated tap water.
Once you have changed 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.
Always remember :
Water-containing additives (such as starch, perfume or fabric conditioner)
will not be used. Such additives can affect the properties of the steam and at
high temperatures can form deposits in the steam chamber which may mark the
laundry when they are emitted through the steam vents. Descaling
liquids/agents should not be used.
Filling the Pro Precision
steam station
The Pro Precision steam station is designed to operate using tap water. While
unplugged, place the Pro Precision steam station on a stable, heat-resistant
surface. Open the water tank cover. Fill the tank with a maximum of 33oz./1L
of water, taking care not to overfill (fig. 1). Close the water tank cover.
Completely unwind the power cord and remove the steam cord from its housing.
(fig. 2)
USE
Turning on and off
Plug the Pro Precision steam station into a 120 volt electric outlet (Fig. 3) and it will automatically turn on. The iron light will turn on and the steam- ready light will flash (fig. 4). When the Pro Precision steam station is in use, the electric pump will make a humming noise as it pulls water into the boiler to produce steam. This noise is normal. The Pro Precision steam station is ready to use when the steam ready indicator light stops flashing, (approximately 3 minutes). During ironing the temperature indicator light for the iron will turn on and off. This is normal as the temperature is being regulated. The unit is still on when this light goes out.
Operating the control panel
- Flashing green light: the water is heating up in the boiler (fig.4)
- Continuous green light: steam is ready for use (fig.6)
- Continuous red light: the water tank is empty (fig.9).
- Orange « Calc-Away System » light flashes you must rinse your scale collector (fig.11).
Using your Pro Precision steam station
Place the iron’s temperature control (fig.5) to the type of fabric to be
ironed -see table below. The iron temperature control light turns on. While
ironing, the light on top of the iron will turn on and off, as the temperature
is maintained without interrupting ironing. To obtain steam, press on the
steam trigger beneath the iron handle and keep it pressed (fig.7). The steam
will stop when you release the trigger. If using starch always spray it on the
reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Table 1
Recommendations:
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
trigger several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes. Iron
temperature control setting: Start with fabrics to be ironed at a low
temperature and finish with those which need higher temperatures. Each time
you change fabrics, wait for the light to turn off. Mixed fiber fabrics: set
the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric. Woolen
garments: pull repeatedly the steam control trigger to obtain short bursts of
steam, while holding the iron one inch from the garment. This will avoid
making the fabric shiny. For delicate fabrics, pull the steam trigger (under
the handle of the iron) intermittently to avoid possible water droplets
appearing with the steam. Do not place the iron on a metal support. Always
place the iron on the iron rest of the unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads
and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.
Vertical steam ironing
Set the iron temperature control to the maximum position. Hang the garment on
a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. Pull repeatedly
the steam trigger (beneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom
(fig.8). 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. For fabrics
other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few inches from the garment to
avoid burning the fabric.
Dry ironing
Do not pull the steam trigger.
Fill the water tank again
When there is no more steam and the” Water tank empty” light flashes: water
tank is empty (fig.9). Unplug the unit from outlet. Open the water tank cover
and fill with a maximum 33 oz/1L of water (fig.1). Take care not to overfill
the tank. If this occurs, remove the excess water by tipping the unit. Close
the water tank cover. The “water tank empty” light will be flashing. Press the
“Restart” button (fig.10) on the rear of the unit. The Pro Precision steam
station is ready to iron when the steam ready indicator light is steady green
and the iron temperature control dial light has gone out.
Storing your Pro Precision steam station
Unplug the unit from outlet. Place the iron on the iron rest. Fold the steam
cord tuck it in its housing (fig.17). Wind up the power cord and secure it
with the velcro (fig.18). Allow the iron to cool down for 1 hour before
storing it in a cupboard or confined space.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Pro Precision steam station
The Iron soleplate:
In normal use a coating may build up on the soleplate (starch, detergent
buildup, or burnt synthetic fibers). This can be easily removed by using the
Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Kit or a quality hot iron soleplate cleaner
available at many stores and on line. To prevent scratching the soleplate, do
not iron over sharp objects (zippers, etc.). Do not place the iron on rough
surfaces, e.g. metal iron support, which may scratch the soleplate. Always put
the iron with the soleplate down on the iron rest, never place on its heel, on
the iron rest
The Base Unit:
Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.
Easy descaling of the Pro Precision steam station
Do not use any descaling substances (vinegar, industrial descaling
products, etc.) when rinsing the scale collector: they could damage it. Before
descaling, ensure that the appliance is unplugged and that the soleplate and
the iron rest have cooled down for at least 2 hours, in order to avoid any
risk of scalding. To extend the life of your Pro Precision steam station and
avoid scale in your iron, your product is equipped with a built-in scale
collector. In geographies with hard water, a scale of calcium may build up
inside the boiler. That can effect the performance of the Pro Precision steam
station and may deposit white substances on garments. This scale collector,
located in the boiler, automatically collects the scale that forms inside.
Operation:
An orange “Calc-Away System” light located on the control panel starts flashing to tell you that the scale collector needs rinsing fig.11.
IMPORTANT! This operation must not be carried out unless the Pro
Precision steam station has been unplugged for at least two hours and has
cooled down completely. To carry out this operation, the product must be close
to a sink as water may come out of the tank when it is opened. Once the Pro
Precision steam station has cooled completely, remove the scale collector
cover by giving a ¼ turn to the left – fig.12. Unscrew the scale collector
valve and remove it from the housing; it contains the scale (i.e. calc or
calcium) that has built up in the boiler – fig.13. To clean the collector
properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains –
fig.14. Put the collector back into its housing and screw it in completely to
keep it watertight – fig.15. Put the scale collector cover back on with a 1/4
turn to the right – fig.16. The next time you use your Pro Precision steam
station, press the
“Restart” button on the control panel to turn off the orange “Calc-Away
System” light – fig.10.
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
‹Leave it at a civic waste disposal center or call your local municipality to
learn where to properly dispose of the product.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Issues | Possible causes | Solutions |
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The unit does not come on and the iron temperature control light is not
illuminated| The appliance does not have power.| Check that your appliance is
correctly plugged in. While plugged in, it automatically turns on.
Water runs through the holes in the soleplate.| You are using the steam
trigger before the iron is hot enough.| Wait for the iron temperature control
light to go out before activating the steam control trigger.
Water has condensed in the hose because you are using steam for the first time
or you have not used it for some time.| Pull the steam trigger while holding
the iron away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam.
White streaks come through the holes in the soleplate.| The boiler has a
build-up of scale because it has not been rinsed out regularly.| Rinse the
scale collector when the «Calc-Away System» light flashes If your water is
very hard, increase the frequency.
You have already rinsed the scale collector and the orange «Calc-away system»
light is still on.| The Pro Precision steam station needs to be restarted
after the Calc- away light is actived.| Press the “Restart” button to turn off
the indicator light.
Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the fabric.|
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 our recommendations regarding water to be used).
Your fabric is not rinsed sufficiently after washing or you have ironed a new
garment before washing it.| Ensure fabric is rinsed thoroughly after washing
to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments.
The soleplate is dirty or brown and may stain the linen.| There is a build up
of burnt fiber from ironing at too high a temperature| See prior
recommendations in setting temperature controls (Table 1).
There is no steam.| The water tank is empty (red light on).| Fill the water
tank and press the “Restart” button on the control panel.
Little steam is visible.| The soleplate temperature is set to the maximum. The
appliance is working but steam is very hot and dry. As a consequence, it is
less visible.| Reduce iron temperature.
Water streaks appear on the fabric.| Your ironing board is saturated with
water because it is not suitable for use with a steam station.| Check that
your ironing board is suitable.
A mesh top ironing board rather than a perforated top ironing board must be used to allow any excess steam to escape and to avoid steam venting sideways.
The red «water tank empty» light is on.| The Pro Precision steam station need
to be restarted after the water tank runs empty.| Press the “Restart” button
on the control panel.
Steam escapes from around the scale collector cover.| The scale collector
valve is not tighter.| Remove the scale collector. Tighten the scale
collector.
The seal of the scale collector is damaged.| Contact Rowenta Consumer
Services.
The product is faulty| Stop using the product and contact Rowenta Consumer
Services.
ROWENTA MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
With a strong commitment to the environment, most of Rowenta products are repairable during and after the warranty period. Before returning any defective products to the point of purchase, please call Rowenta consumer service directly at the phone number below for repair options. Your help to sustain the environment is appreciated! : www.rowenta.com
The Warranty
This product is guaranteed by Rowenta for 1 year against any manufacturing
defect in materials or workmanship, starting from the initial date of
purchase. The manufacturer’s warranty by Rowenta is an extra benefit that
does not affect the consumer’s Statutory Rights. The Rowenta warranty covers
all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it
conforms to its original specifications, through the repair or replacement of
any defective part and the necessary labor. At Rowenta’s choice, a replacement
product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. Rowenta’s
sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this warranty are limited
to such repair or replacement.
Conditions & Exclusions
The Rowenta warranty only applies within USA, Canada & Mexico, and is valid
only on the presentation of a proof of purchase. The product can be taken
directly in person to an authorized service centre or must be adequately
packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or an equivalent method of
postage), to a Rowenta authorized service centre. Full address details for
each country’s authorized service centre are listed on the Rowenta website
(www.rowenta.com) or by calling the appropriate
telephone number listed below to request the appropriate postal address.
Rowenta shall not be obligated to repair or replace any product which is not
accompanied by a valid proof of purchase. This warranty will not cover any
damage which could occur as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow
Rowenta instructions, use on current or voltage other than as stamped on the
product, or a modification or unauthorized repair of the product. It also does
not cover normal tear and wear, maintenance or replacement of consumable
parts, and the following:
- using the wrong type of water
- scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use);
- ingress of water, dust or insects into the product;
- mechanical damages, overloading
- damages or bad results due to wrong voltage or frequency
- accidents including fire, flood, lightning, etc
- professional or commercial use
- damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product
This warranty does not apply to any product that has been tampered with, or to damages incurred through improper use and care, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier. The Rowenta manufacturer’s warranty applies only for products purchased and used in USA, Canada & Mexico. Where a product purchased in one country and then used in another one:
- a) The Rowenta guarantee duration is the one in the country of usage of the product, even if the product was purchased in another listed country with different guarantee duration.
- b) The Rowenta guarantee does not apply in case of non conformity of the purchased product with the local standards, such as voltage, frequency, power plugs, or other local technical specifications
- c) The repair process for products purchased outside the country of use may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by Rowenta
- d)I n cases where the product is not repairable in the new country, the Rowenta guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar product or an alternative product at similar cost, where possible.
Consumer Statutory Rights
This Rowenta manufacturer’s warranty does not affect the statutory rights a
consumer may have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor
rights against the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product.
This warranty gives a consumer specific legal rights, and the consumer may
also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Country to
Country or Province to Province. The consumer may assert any such rights at
his sole discretion.
Additional information
Accessories, Consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if
locally available, as described in the Rowenta internet site.
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References
- Rowenta | Irons, Air Purifiers, Garment Steamers
- Rowenta USA | Garment Steamers, Steam Irons & Humidifiers
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