Steam 'n Press Instructions for Use 120V 240 V REF.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your Rowenta Steam 'n Press basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the appliance. 1. Use appliance only for its intended use. 2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Do not use the appliance in a wet environment (on a wet floor, near a sink). 3.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. This is a 1000 watt appliance. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate a high wattage appliance on the same circuit. 2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 10-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. 3. Your Rowenta appliance is intended for household use only. 4. IMPORTANT – Do not remove soleplate cover when appliance is hot.
B A C D E 240 V K ■ A B C D E F 4 J I H GF Description: Thermostat control dial Burst of steam button Removable water tank Cord protector Voltage selector (120/240 V) Polished soleplate G H I J K Soleplate cover lock Lint pad Fabric brush Ribbed finger grip Soleplate cover 120 V
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 왎 왎 왎 Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safety instructions carefully. It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the first time the appliance is used. This will quickly disappear. 왎 When the appliance is plugged in, and thermostat control dial is moved from the minimum setting, the soleplate heats. Do not touch or remove the soleplate cover without letting the appliance cool down.
Filling the water tank 왎 Remove cap, fill the tank with ordinary tap water and close the cap. Replacing the water tank 왎 Put the full water tank back into the unit, by sliding the lower handle back into the top half of the handle until it is firmly in place. Adding water during use 왎 왎 왎 왎 Always unplug the appliance and wait for it to cool down before removing the water tank. Handle with care as unit will remain hot for a considerable time. Fill as indicated in water tank filling section.
Removing the soleplate cover The steambrush should be unplugged and completely cool when removing or attaching the soleplate cover. To remove the soleplate cover (K) turn the soleplate cover lock (G) a half turn (180°) to the right. 왎 Grip the soleplate cover by the ribbed finger grips (J) on both sides as shown and pull towards the tip of unit to remove. 왎 왎 Reference “Ironing Function“ section of instructions for further use information.
Selecting the temperature 왎 Set the thermostat control dial (A) according to the type of fabric you are ironing. Check the fabric label for the appropriate setting. Fabric Temperature regulator synthetics nylon polyester (low temperature) silk wool (medium temperature) cotton linen (high temperature) ● ●● ●●● min Start at low temperature ● and graduate to high temperature ● ● ●. For delicate fabrics we recommend carrying out a test on an unobtrusive part of the garment (inner seam).
To avoid damage to clothes from dust or dirt that may collect in the appliance, we recommend that before the first use or after the appliance has been stored for some time you test the burst of steam on an old cloth. Steaming clothes Hang the wrinkled article of clothing on a clothes hanger. 왎 Pull the clothing tight with one hand and place the appliance over the creased area beginning at the top of garment.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE If the body and the handle become dirty they should be wiped with a damp cloth when the appliance is cold and unplugged. Do not use abrasive or other chemicals. Cleaning the soleplate 왎 왎 왎 In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the soleplate (starch, detergent buildup, burnt synthetic fibers). This can be easily removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Kit or a quality hot iron soleplate cleaner available at most stores.
STEAM 'N PRESS TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Leaking or spitting. Distilled water. Never use 100% distilled water. The Steam 'n Press is designed to use tap water. In very hard water areas we recommend using bottled spring water. Softened water. If you experience spitting or leaking with softened water, change to untreated tap water or bottled spring water. Thermostat set incorrectly. The thermostat needs to be set to the 3 dot setting to produce steam.
