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BEFORE USE
1 • Unpacking
- Remove soleplate cover before using iron.
Remove all packaging from the iron.
- Please read all of the instructions for use and the
Important Safeguards carefully.
- 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.
- Particles may emit from iron during first use.
They are not harmful and should disappear after
iron has been allowed to steam.
2 • Helpful Hints
- When ironing start with fabrics that require a low temperature
setting (•) and finish with those which need the highest
temperature (•••).
- Mixed fiber fabrics should be ironed on the temperature for the
most delicate fabric. For example a shirt that is 60% cotton and
40% polyester should be ironed at the (•) setting for synthetics.
- If spray starch is used, spray it onto the reverse side of the
garment. Allow starch to penetrate before ironing by setting
garment aside for 30 seconds.
- For best results, use a mesh type ironing board to allow excess
steam to escape.
- For delicate fabrics, we recommend carrying out a test on an
unobtrusive area of the garment such as an inner seam.
- Adhere to manufacturer recommendations on garment label.
WATER RECOMMENDATIONS
1 • Tap water
Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP
WATER (up to 12 grains of hardness). If your water is harder than
this, Rowenta recommends mixing half tap water with half bottled
spring water which reduces the hardness; or just use bottled
spring water. Never use 100 % distilled water as this can cause the
iron to spit and leak.
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