Rowenta DW9250 170Watt Auto Shut Off Sole Plate Steam Instructions

DW9250
Instruction for use

Groupe SEB USA – 2121 Eden Road
Millville, NJ 08332, USA – Tel: 1-800-769-3682
Groupe SEB Canada Inc, 345 Passmore Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario, M1V 3N8
Groupe SEB México, S.A. de C.V.
Calle Goldsmith 38-401 Piso 4 – Polanco Ciudad de México C.P. 11560, México,
R.F.C. GSM8211123P5 TEL. 52 83 93 00
www.rowenta.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using the iron When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Use iron only for its intended use.
• To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron or the base of the iron in water or other liquids.
• The iron should always be turned OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
• Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.
• Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use.
• Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Contact our Consumer Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.
• Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.
• Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down – there may be hot water in the reservoir.
• This appliance is only for domestic and personal use.
• This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environment).
• This appliance is not designed to be used by children and people with a physical, sensory or mental impairment, or people without knowledge or experience, unless they are supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use of the appliance by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Warning ! The voltage of your electrical outlet must correspond to that of the iron (120V). Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.
• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an approved Service Center to avoid any danger.
• The appliance should not be used if it has fallen, if it has obvious damage, if it leaks or has functional irregularities. Never dismantle your appliance; have it inspected by an approved Service Center to avoid any danger.
• Always unplug your appliance before filling or rinsing the reservoir, before cleaning it and after each use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in or while the soleplate remains hot (approximately 60 minutes).
• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are ironing on a corner of your ironing board. Never direct the steam toward people or animals.
• Your iron should be used and placed on a stable surface. When you put your iron onto its heel or the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you put it is stable.
• Any inappropriate use or use contrary to these instructions releases the brand from all responsibility and renders the guarantee invalid.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit.
• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Environment protection first !

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

DESCRIPTION

3. Variable steam control
• Dry ironing
• Steam max. position | 8. Water tank| 13. Filling inlet
4. Cord| 9. Self clean button| 14. Temperature control dial
5. Handle| 10. Spray| 15. Rear Cover

BEFORE USE

IMPORTANT Before doing anything else, remove the soleplate protector Warning! Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, we recommend that you operate the steam in a horizontal position for a few moments, away from your linen, i.e. press the burst of Steam button a few times. During the first few uses, a harmless odour and a small amount of smoke may be noticable. This has no effect on the use of the iron and will cease quickly.

WHAT WATER MAY BE USED?

Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. If in doubt, check with your local water authority. However, if your water is very hard, you can mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or demineralised water.

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 tumble dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your iron. Also do not use boiling, or bottled mineral water.
IMPORTANT Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.

USE

1. Filling the water tank
   • Before filling the water tank, unplug the iron.• Open the filling inlet. Fill in water up to the Max. mark. Close the filling inlet and return the iron to the horizontal position.• Set the temperature control dial on Min. mark.• Plug in your iron.

2. Setting the temperature
   Set the iron temperature to suit the type of material using the temperature control dial. Temperature control: The temperature control light indicates that the soleplate is heating up. When the temperature control light goes off, the set temperature is reached and you can begin ironing.
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IMPORTANT The iron takes longer to cool down than to heat up. We recommend that you start with fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature. For mixed fabrics set the temperature for the most delicate fabric.
TIP Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

3. Dry ironing
   Set the variable steam control to and set the temperature to suit the type of material (care points •, ••, •••).

4. Steam ironing
   You can steam iron from temperature setting •• upwards.
   Steam function: The steam level can be set between • (minimum steam quantity) and (maximum steam quantity).
   We recommend setting to maximum steam quantity only when the iron is at temperature setting •••.
   

5. Burst of steam
   • Press the burst of steam button to generate a powerful jet of steam.
   • Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again.

6. Vertical burst of steam (from temperature setting (••) upwards)
   • Hold the iron vertically and press the burst of steam button to remove creases from suits, jackets, skirts, hanging curtains etc.
   IMPORTANT Never direct the steam at persons or animals!
   TIP Hold the iron 4 to 8 inches away from the garment to avoid burning delicate fabrics.
   

7. Spray
   • Press the spray button to dampen fabrics and iron out tough creases.
   

8.   Anti-Drip system
   • This prevents water escaping from the soleplate when the temperature is too low.

9. Automatic electronic 3-position auto-off
   If, although switched on, the appliance is not moved, it will automatically switch off and the auto off light will blink after the following intervals:
   – After 30 sec., if the iron is left resting on the soleplate or lying on its side.
   – After 8 mins., if the iron is left resting on its heel.
   To switch the iron back on, move the iron gently.
   AFTER USE

10.   Emptying

11. Storing
    Allow the appliance to cool down before storing the iron standing on its heel.
    IMPORTANT Do not wind the cord around the hot soleplate.
    MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
    IMPORTANT Unplug and allow the iron to fully cool down before maintenance and cleaning.

12. Anti-scale system
    • Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale deposits.
    • This considerably prolongs the operational life of your iron.
    • The anti-scale cartridge is an integral part of the water tank and does not need to be replaced.

13. Cleaning the iron
    • When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with a damp cloth or sponge, as required.

14. Self Clean (prolongs the life of the iron)
    IMPORTANT Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or objects to clean the soleplate and other parts of the iron.
    WARNING: Do not use descaling agents even if advertised for steam irons. They will permanently damage your iron.

• The Self Clean function flushes dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber. Fill the water tank with untreated tap water up to the max mark and heat the iron to the ••• temperature. Unplug the iron and hold it over a sink horizontally. Push the self clean button for 1 minute: steam will now begin to build up. After a few seconds water will emerge from the soleplate, rinsing dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber.
• Plug in the iron and allow the iron to heat up again. Wait until the remaining water has evaporated. Unplug from the power outlet and allow the iron to fully cool down.
• When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth.

TIP Use the Self Clean function approx. every 2 weeks. If the water is very hard, clean the iron weekly.
IMPORTANT Leave an interval of a few seconds between each shot and wait until the flow of steam has finished before standing the iron on its heel.

PROBLEMS?

Problem| Cause|

Solution

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The iron is plugged in, but the soleplate of the iron remains cold.| Power from the outlet| Check that the power plug is properly inserted or try plugging the iron into a different socket.
Temperature control set too low.| Set the temperature control to a higher temperature.
The automatic electronic shut-off is active.| Move your iron.
The thermostat control light goes on and off| This is normal.| When the thermostat control light goes on and off the iron is heating up.
None or too little steam is being emitted.| Temperature control set too low.| Turn the temperature control to the required setting .
Not enough water in the water tank.| Fill the water tank.
Anti-Drip is active(§5 “USE”).| Wait for the soleplate to reach the correct temperature.
Brown streaks come through the holes in the soleplate and stain the fabric.| Residues in the steam chamber or on the soleplate.| Use the Self Clean function then clean your iron.
Use of chemical descaling agents, perfumed or scented
additives.| Do not add any descaling agents, perfumed, or scented additives to
the water in the water tank.
Use the Self Clean function and clean your iron if you have used the above.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are burning.| Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it.| Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly.
Use of starch.| Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed and clean your iron soleplate afterward.
Pure distilled /demineralized or softened water is being used.| Only use untreated tap water or mix half tap water with half distilled/demineralized water. Use the Self Clean function and clean your iron.
Iron is leaking.| Overuse of shot of steam button.| Allow more time between each shot.
Soleplate temperature too low.| Set the temperature control to a higher temperature.

ROWENTA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED GUARANTEE

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This product is repairable by ROWENTA, during and after the guarantee period.
Accessories, consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally available, as described on
the ROWENTA internet site www.rowenta.com

The Guarantee
ROWENTA guarantees this product against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship during the guarantee periods within those countries*** as stated in the country list on the last page of the user manual, starting from the initial date of purchase.
The international manufacturer’s guarantee 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 guarantee are limited to such repair or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions
ROWENTA shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase. The product can be taken directly in person or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method of postage), to a ROWENTA authorized service centre. Full address details for each country’s authorized service centres are listed on ROWENTA website (www.rowenta.com) or by calling the appropriate consumer Service centre set out in the attached Country List.

This guarantee applies only for products purchased and used for domestic purposes and will not cover any damage which could occur as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow ROWENTA instructions, or a modification or unauthorized repair of the product, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier. It also does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, or the following:

• Using the wrong type of water or consumable
• Damages or bad results specifically due to wrong voltage or frequency as stamped on the product ID or specification
• Scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use)
• Accidents including fire, flood, thunderbolt etc.
• Mechanical damages, overloading,
• Ingress of water, dust or insects into the product,
• Damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product,
• Professional or commercial use

Consumer Statutory Rights
The international ROWENTA guarantee 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 guarantee 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. The consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion.

***Where a product purchased in one listed country and then used in another listed country, the international ROWENTA guarantee duration is the one in the country of usage, even if the product was purchased in a listed country with different guarantee duration. The repair process may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by ROWENTA. If the product is not repairable in the new country, the international ROWENTA guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar or alternative product at similar cost, where possible.

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