Rowenta EFFECTIVE DW1040U1, Instructions For Use Manual

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mental capabilities or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge prevents
them from using the appliance sa-
fely without supervision or instruc-
tion by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the ap-
pliance safely.
13. Children should be supervised
by the responsible person to en-
sure that they do not play with the appliance.
14. the iron must be used and res-
ted on a stable surface;
15. when placing the iron on its
stand, ensure that the surface on
which the stand is placed is stable;
16. the iron is not to be used if it
has been dropped, if there are visi-
ble signs of damage or if it
is leaking.
17. The iron must not be left unat-
tend while it is connected to supply
mains. 18. Always disconect the iron from
the electrical outlet, before you
leave the room.
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.
Automatic 3-position
cut-out*
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 placed
down on the soleplate or lying on its side.
- After 8 mins., if the iron is left standing on
its heel.
To switch the iron back on, move the iron
gently.
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