Specifications

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BEFORE USE
1 • Water recommendations
Tap water
Rowenta irons are designed to be used with
REGULAR TAP WATER (up to 12 grains per
gallon of hardness – contact your local water
company). If your water is harder than this,
Rowenta recommends mixing half tap water
with half distilled water which reduces the
hardness; or just use inexpensive bottled
spring water.
Softened water
There are many types of household water
softeners and the water from many of them is
perfectly acceptable for use in the Pro Iron
steam station. However, some types of
softeners, particularly those that use
chemicals such as salt, can cause the
appliance to leak or spit during use. If you
experience this type of problem, we
recommend that you try using inexpensive
bottled spring water or untreated tap water.
Once you have changed water it will take
several uses to correct the problem. Rowenta
recommends trying the steam function for the
first time on an old towel or cloth that can be
discarded to avoid potentially damaging your
clothes.
Always remember :
Water containing additives (such as starch,
perfume or fabric conditioner) will not be
used. Such additives can affect the properties
of the steam and at high temperatures can
form deposits in the steam chamber which
may mark the laundry when they are emitted
through the steam vents.
2 • Filling the boiler
The Pro Iron steam station is designed to
operate using tap water. (A).
While unplugged, place the Pro Iron steam
station on a stable horizontal, heat resistant
surface.
Unscrew the boiler cap.
To prevent overflow during filling, use the
water funnel provided in the packaging. Fill
slowly with water until the red ball reaches
the « max » level. Do not fill water tank past
the base of the boiler cap thread. Do not
overfill. Be sure that water does not spill over.
If this occurs remove the excess water.
Replace the boiler cap and screw it on firmly
but be careful to not over tighten.
Over tightening can damage the green 0-ring.
USE
3 • Turning on and off
Plug the Pro Iron steam station into a 120 volt
electric outlet.
Press on/off switch up (B), the iron light and
steam indicator light will turn on.
When the steam indicator light turns off
(approximately 11 minutes), steam is ready.
During ironing the temperature indicator light
for the iron and the steam indicator light will
turn on and off. This is normal as the
temperature is being regulated. The unit is still
on when these lights go out.
To turn the unit off, press on/off switch down.
Unplug and leave to cool completely before
emptying or putting away. Set the
temperature control dial on the iron to the
minimum setting before unplugging.
Descaling liquids/agents should not be used.
To fill boiler while you are using the
appliance see section “Filling boiler while in
use”.
Please read all of the instructions for use
and the Important Safeguards carefully.
Remove all packaging from the steam
station. 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.
- Do not direct steam at people, animals
or iron clothes while they are being
worn.
- Never attempt to unscrew the boiler
cap while the appliance is in use.
The strong steam pressure could result
in burns. Only unscrew the cap when
steam station is cold or there is no more
pressure in the boiler.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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