Rowenta Powerglide 2 - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; do not

2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your iron, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the iron. 1. Use iron only for its intended use.2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquid...

Page 3 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS; After the iron has cooled, wrap the cord loosely; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3 DM 253/273/293 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. This is a 1400 watt appliance. To avoid a circuit over- load, do not operate another high wattage applianceon the same circuit. 2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 12- ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for lessamperage may overheat. Care ...

Page 4 - E F

4 ■ Description: A Spray nozzleB Water filling inletC Variable steam controlD Self clean buttonE Spray buttonF Burst of steam buttonG Auto-off indicator light (depending on model) H Temperature control dialI Swiveling cord protector J Supply cord K Temperature lightL Transparent water tankM Cord wra...

Page 5 - BEFORE USE; Please read the instructions for use and the; Important Safeguards; Ensure the iron is unplugged.; Adding water

5 DM 253/273/293 BEFORE USE M Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards carefully. M Slowly peel the protective cover off the soleplate or remove thetransparent soleplate protector. M It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the firsttime the iron is used. This...

Page 6 - Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held horizontally.; Steam off; Ensure there is water in the tank.

6 SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE Set the temperature control dial accordingto the type of fabric you are ironing.Check the fabric's label for appropriatesetting. ● synthetics (low temperature) ●● silk, wool (medium temperature) ●●● cotton, linen (high temperature) To avoid an automatic switch off while t...

Page 8 - Do not use abrasive household cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads.; SELF CLEANING

8 WATER TO USE IN ROWENTA IRONS Tap water Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP WATER (upto 12 grains of hardness). If your water is harder than this, Rowentarecommends mixing half tap water with half distilled water whichreduces the hardness; or use undiluted inexpensive bottled sp...

Page 9 - The patented Vapodur; Steam Chamber Cleaning Function; Stand on heel and plug in.

9 DM 253/273/293 Vapodur ® Valve The patented Vapodur ® valve ensures that the opening which allows the water to drip from the water tank into the steam chamber remainsunaffected by hard water deposits.To ensure your iron continues to steam efficiently the valve MUST beopened and closed a few times....

Page 10 - IRON TROUBLESHOOTING

10 Problem Possible cause Solution Iron is leaking. Use only tap water. NEVER USE 100% DISTILLED WATER. The iron is designed to use tap water. In very hard water areas werecommend mixing half tap waterwith half distilled water. Softened water. If you experience leaking or spitting,change to untreate...

Page 12 - LIMITED WARRANTY; OFFICE LOCATION ONLY.

12 LIMITED WARRANTY All Rowenta products are warranted for 1 year from date ofpurchase against defects in material and workmanship.During this period, any Rowenta product that, upon inspectionby Rowenta, is proved defective, will be repaired or replaced, atRowenta's option, without charge to the cus...