13. the iron must be used and rested on a stable surface;
14. when placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the
stand is placed is stable;
15. the iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
16. The iron must not be left unattend while it is connected to supply mains.
17. Always disconect the iron from the electrical outlet, before you leave the
room.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
What water to use?
Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. If your
water is very hard (check with your local water authority), it is possible to mix
untreated tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the
following proportions: - 50% tap water, - 50% distilled or demineralised water.
However, it is necessary to operate the Self clean function regularly in order
to eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber.
Use the Self clean function approximately every 2 weeks. If the water is very
hard clean the iron weekly.
Types of water not to use?
Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.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
clothes 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 Rowenta iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled
water.
ENVIRONMENT
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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