Rowenta DG7160 User Manual

016784 - DG7160 - 24/05

Instructions for use

1 • UNDERSTANDING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR

1. Dual function button: “burst of freshness”
or “precision steam jet“

2. Function selection slide: “burst of freshness”

or “precision steam jet“

3. Diffusion nozzle: “burst of freshness”

or “precision steam jet“

4. Housing drawer for the removable “burst of

freshness” capsule

5. Steam control button

6. Temperature control dial for iron soleplate

7. Iron temperature control light

8. Flap to cord storage compartment

9. Iron rest plate

10. Boiler screw cap

11. Connection cord to the boiler unit /
water tank

12. Base unit power cord

13. Positioning button for the cord guide

(use or storage)

14. Control panel

15. Boiler unit / water tank

16. Cord guide

CONTROL PANEL

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Illuminated On/Off switch

Steam indicator

Steam output control dial

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Fill the boiler :

1. Place your steam generator on a stable, horizontal
heat-resistant surface.

2. Ensure that your appliance is disconnected and cold.

3. Unscrew the boiler screw cap.

4. Using a water jug, fill with one litre of water.

5. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over (1).

If this occurs, remove the excess water.

6. Replace the boiler screw cap, screwing on tightly.

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2 • PREPARING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR

The water to use in your steam generator :

Your steam generator has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. However, if
your water is very hard, mix it 50 % untreated tap water 50 % distilled or demineralised water.

Types of water not to use :

Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water
listed below may contain organic waste, mineral or chemical elements that can cause spitting,
brown staining, or premature wear of the appliance : water from clothes dryers, scented or
softened water, water from refigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered
or bottled water. Also only use distilled or demineralised water as advised above.

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3 • INSERTING THE REMOVABLE “BURST OF FRESHNESS”
CARTRIDGE

2 removable “burst of freshness” cartridges are provided in the product packaging.

Inserting the cartridge:

1. Open the cartridge housing drawer by pulling it out horizontally (2)

2. Remove the cartridge closing stopper (3).

3. Insert the cartridge in its housing, pressing down firmly

(an audible “click” indicates that the cartridge has been inserted
correctly) (4).

4. Close the drawer again by pushing it in horizontally (an audible

“click” indicates that the drawer has been closed correctly) (5).

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4 • USING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR

During ironing, the temperature control
light located on the iron and the steam
indicator will go on and off according to
the temperature control.

1.

Open the flap to the cord storage compartment by undoing the catch.

2. Completely remove the cords from the storage compartment

and slot them into the notches on either side of the flap (6).

3. Close the door.

4. Connect your steam generator to a socket with an earth

connection.

5. Press on the illuminated on/off switch.

The steam indicator lights up while the boiler
is heating up.
When the indicator goes out
(after about 7 minutes), steam
is ready (7).

6. Fit the cord guide onto the positioning

button situated on the side of the base unit.

7. F it the steam cord over the loop (8).

You can use your appliance and start ironing.

Be careful:

The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful.
They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly.

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1. Place the iron’s temperature control to the setting

suitable for the type of fabric to be ironed (9).

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Synthetics (Low temperature)

••

Silk/Wool (Medium temperature)

•••

Cotton/Linen (High temperature)

With delicate fabrics (•setting), press the steam
control button (under the handle of the iron)
intermittently to avoid water droplets appearing with the steam.

2. The iron temperature control light turns on.

Be careful: the generator and the iron are ready to use when both
the iron’s thermostat light and the “steam ready” indicator go out.
If necessary, also adjust the steam output (steam output control dial
on the control panel) (10), eg : less steam for low temperatures.

3. To obtain steam, press on the steam control button beneath
the iron handle and keep it pressed (11).
The steam will stop when you release the button.
Note: It is normal for the connection cord to become warm
during use.

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5 • STEAM IRONING

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Recommendations:

To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time, or if you have not used
the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button several times in a row,
holding the iron away from your clothes.
This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit.

• Iron temperature control setting :

- Start with fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with those which need
higher temperatures (

•••

or Max).

- Mixed fibre fabrics : set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric.

- Woollen garments : press repeatedly on the steam control button to obtain short bursts of
steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself. This will avoid making the fabric shiny.

• Steam output control dial setting :

- Thick fabric : increase the steam setting.

- At a low temperature : set the steam output control dial to the low position.

• Dry ironing :

- Do not press the steam control button beneath the iron handle or the “Precision Steam Jet”
button on the iron handle.

• If you are using starch, it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.

• Ironing board :
For best results a mesh type ironing board should be used to allow any excess steam to escape.

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SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND STEAM OUTPUT CONTROL
DIAL ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED :

Type of fabric

Setting temperature

control

Setting steam output

control dial

•

(Low

temperature)

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(Medium

temperature)

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(High

temperature)

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Silk / Wool

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A slide positioned on the front of the iron allows you to select one or other of the functions:

• “BURST OF FRESHNESS” FUNCTION: “FRESH ON”

Move the slide to the downward position (12)

• “PRECISION STEAM JET” FUNCTION: “FRESH OFF”

Move the slide to the upward position (13)

6 • “PRECISION STEAM JET” OR “BURST OF FRESHNESS”
FUNCTIONS

Your steam generator has a dual function:

• “Burst of freshness”;

or

• “Precision steam jet”.

These 2 functions may be used intermittently, and in alternation, according to your ironing needs:

• “Burst of freshness”: for long-lasting freshness;

or

• “Precision steam jet”: precision ironing for hard-to-reach areas.

7 • SELECTION OF THE “PRECISION STEAM JET” OR “BURST
OF FRESHNESS” FUNCTION

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8 • “BURST OF FRESHNESS” FUNCTION

Move the slide to the downward position:
“FRESH ON” (14).

Press the button located on the handle
of the iron (15). Your laundry will be sprayed
with a jet of “freshness” steam.

REPLACING THE CARTRIDGE:

1. Open the cartridge housing drawer by pulling it out horizontally (16).

2. Remove the used cartridge (17).

3. Remove the closing stopper from the new cartridge (18).

4. Insert the cartridge in its housing, pressing down firmly (an audible “click” indicates that
the cartridge has been inserted correctly) (19).

5. Close the drawer again by pushing it in horizontally (an audible “click” indicates that the drawer has
been closed correctly) (20).

Spare cartridges are available from authorized dealers under the reference: XD7000F0.

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Move the slide to the upward position: “FRESH OFF” (steam jet without
an added “burst of freshness”) (21).

The “precision steam jet” function allows you to:

- Iron the most hard-to-reach areas (such as button

holes, shirt cuff s and collars, darts in trousers,
the inside of jacket and coat sleeves);

- Soften the fibres before ironing, when the fabric is

very creased.

Use:

- With the iron on the ironing board, press the

“Precision Steam Jet” button on the iron handle
2 or 3 times to obtain short, powerful bursts of
steam at the front of the iron (22);

- Then iron the fabric using steam from the soleplate

to smooth the fibres, by pressing the steam control
button beneath the iron handle (23).

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11 • FILLING THE BOILER WHILE IN USE

(when the boiler is empty)

VERY IMPORTANT :

Before opening your boiler, ensure that there is no more steam left inside
by pressing the steam control button located under the handle of the iron
and keep it pressed until there is no more steam (25).

Never unscrew the boiler cap while the iron is producing steam.

1. Press the illuminated on/off switch and disconnect the generator

from the mains.

2. Slowly unscrew the boiler cap.

3. Using a water jug, fill with one litre of water.

4. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over.

If this occurs, remove the excess water.

5. Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, reconnect your steam generator to the mains

and switch it on.

6. Wait until the boiler has heated up (approximately 7 minutes).

The generator and the iron are ready to use when both the iron’s thermostat light and the “steam
ready” indicator go out.

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9 • “PRECISION STEAM JET” FUNCTION:

10. VERTICAL STEAM IRONING

1. Set the iron temperature control to the maximum position.

Set the steam output control dial on the control panel to the maximum position.

2. Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.

As steam is very hot, never attempt to remove creases from a garment
while it is being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger.

3. Holding the iron in a vertical position, press repeatedly on the steam

control button (beneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top
to bottom (24).

Recommendations :
For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron
a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning
the fabric

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14 • PUTTING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR AWAY

1. Press the illuminated on/off switch and disconnect the generator

from the mains.

2. Place the iron on the iron rest plate.

3. Place the steam cord and the power cord in the storage compartment.

4. Turn the positioning button for the cord guide to the storage position (27).

5. Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 30 minutes.

You can now put your steam generator away.

15 • SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage,

Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with foodstuffs, Environmental Directives, as
applicable…).

• Your steam generator is an electrical appliance : It should be used under normal conditions.

It is intended for domestic use only.

• Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems :

- A boiler closure cap for limiting the pressure. If there is a malfunction, the cap allows steam to escape ;

- A thermal fuse for preventing any overheating.

• Connect your iron only to alternating current of the voltage specified on the rating plate and only to a

socket with an earth connection.

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12 • MAINTAINING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR

• Before cleaning, ensure that the appliance is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest

have cooled down.

• Do not use any cleaning or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the base-unit.

• Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.

• Do not place the iron on a metal rest as this could damage it.

Place it on the iron rest on the base unit : it has non-slip pads and has been designed to with­stand high temperatures.

The iron soleplate

You can clean the soleplate of your iron, once it has cooled down, with a damp cloth or sponge.
If the soleplate is badly soiled, we recommend one of the commercially available specialist clea­ning products.
Do not use aggressive or abrasive products for cleaning the soleplate.
Do not place the iron on a rough support.
During pauses in ironing, always place the iron on the rest plate provided on the steam generator.

The base unit:

Clean the plastic parts occasionally with a soft cloth.

13 • RINSING OUT THE BOILER

Be careful:
To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid any build up of scale, it is essential that you rinse
out the boiler after every 10 uses. If your water is hard, increase the frequency.
In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it.

For best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.

1. Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 1 hour.

2. With a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with tap water.

3. Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely
over your sink (26).

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• This appliance is not intended to be used by children or without supervision by persons whose
physical, sensory or mental aptitude to use it in complete safety is impaired.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.

• When you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.

• Always plug your steam generator into :

- An electrical installation with a voltage between 220 V and 240 V.

Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate
your guarantee.

- An earthed socket. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A) with an
earth, and is fully extended.

• Should the power cord or the boiler cord l

inking the iron to the base unit become damaged, it must be

replaced by a ROWENTA Approved Service Centre to avoid the risk of danger or injury.

Be careful :

• The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns : never touch these parts.

• Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns.

• Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the vertical function.

• Do not direct steam at people or animals.

• Take care to ensure that you do not come into contact with electrical cords with the hot iron soleplate.

• Never leave the appliance unattended :

- when it is connected ;

- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).

• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cord.

• Always unplug your appliance :

- before filling or emptying the boiler,

- before cleaning your generator,

- Af

ter each use.

• In order to unscrew the boiler cap, always ensure that :

- either your generator is cold (that is, disconnected for over 1 hour) ;

- or there is no more pressure in the boiler (the iron does not produce any steam when the steam button
control is activated).

In all other cases, never attempt to unscrew the boiler cap while the appliance is in use : the strong steam
pressure could cause burns.

Be careful :

If the boiler cap is dropped or severely knocked, have it replaced by a ROWENTA Approved Service
Centre, as it may be damaged.

• Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid.
Never hold it under the water tap.

•While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.

• The appliance must not be used if it has fallen to the floor, shows evidence of damage or if it leaks or i

s
not working properly. Never dismantle your appliance.
To avo id any danger, have it inspected in a ROWENTA approved service centre.

•This product has been designed for domestic use only.
Any professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, Rowenta accepts no
responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE “BURST OF FRESHNESS” CARTRIDGE:
The ironing additive contained in the cartridge has been dermatologically tested and is hypoallergenic.
However, we advise you to follow the recommendations below:

• Keep out of the reach of children.

• In the case of ingestion: rinse the mouth with water and consult a doctor.

• Inhalation: In the case of respiratory irritation, move away from the product into a well-ventilated area.
If the irritat

ion persists, consult a doctor.

• Contact with the eyes: wash eyes out with copious amounts of water for at least 10 minutes.
Consult a doctor.

• Contact with the skin: In the case of skin irritation, wash the skin with copious amounts of water.
Consult a doctor.

• Do not use with a fragrance other than that supplied with the appliance. Do not attempt to fill
the cartridge with any other liquid whatsoever.

• Store at a temperature of between 18 and 25°C, away from air and light.

• For any necessary information on the composition of the fragrance, contact our Customer Relations

team : 0845 602 1454 (UK) - [phone] (Ireland).

16. IS THERE A PROBLEM ?

Environment protection first !

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

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Ta ke it to a local civic waste collection point.

HELPLINE:
If you have any product problems or queries with your product, please telephone our Customer Relations
Team on : 0845 602 1454 – UK (calls charged at local rate)
[phone] – Ireland Consult our web site : www.rowenta.co.uk

POSSIBLE CAUSES

• The boiler is too full.

• Your thermostat is not working :
the temperature is always too low.

• You are using steam before the iron
is hot enough.

• The water has condensed in the
pipes because you are using steam for
the first time or you have not used it
for some time.

• The steam output control is set too
high for the temperature set on the
iron.

• The soleplate is not hot enough.

• The water has condensed in the
pipes because you are using the
“Precision Steam Jet” function for the
first time or you have not used it for
some time.

• The slide is not positioned properly.

• The cartridge

is not positioned

properly.

• The cartridge is empty.

• Your boiler has a build-up of scale
because it is not rinsed out regularly.

• You are using chemical descaling
agents or additives in the water
for ironing.

• Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or
you have ironed a new garment before
washing it.

• You are ironing at too high
a temperature.

• You are using starch.

• The boiler is empty.

• The boiler is not yet ready.

• The steam output control dial is set
at minimum.

• Cap screwed on incorrectly.

• The seal on the cap

is damaged.

• The equipment is faulty.

PROBLEMS

• Water runs through the
holes in the soleplate.

• Droplets of water run
through the “Precision
Steam Jet” nozzle.

• No burst of freshness.

•White streaks come
through the holes in the
soleplate.

• Brown streaks come
through the holes in the
soleplate and stain the linen.

• The soleplate is dirty or
brown and may stain the
linen.

• There is little or no steam.

• Steam escapes from the
boiler cap.

• Steam escapes under the
appliance.

SOLUTIONS

• Do not fill the boiler right up to the top.

• Contact an Approved Service Centre.

•Wait for the iron temperature control
light to go out before ironing.

• Press the steam control button away
from your ironing board until the iron
produces steam.

• Decrease the steam output while iro­ning at low temperature (steam output
control dial on the control panel).

• Wait until the soleplate has reached
the correct temperature (iron tempe­rature light goes out).

• Press the steam control button
(beneath the iron handle) holding it
away from your ironing board, before
activating the “Precision Steam Jet”
or “burst of freshness” button (on the
iron handle).

• Move the slide to the downward posi-
tion: “Fresh on”.

• Insert the cartridge in its housi

ng,
pressing down firmly (audible “click”).
Close the drawer again by pushing it
horizontally (audible “click”).

• Change the cartridge (spare cartridge
provided in the product packaging).

•Rinse out the boiler after every 10
uses (see paragraph 13). If your water
is hard, increase the frequency.

• Never add this type of product in the
boiler (see our recommendations
regarding water to be used).

• Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly
to remove any soap deposits or
chemicals on new garments.

• See our recommendations regarding
temperature control setting.

• Always spray starch onto the reverse
side of the fabric to be ironed.

•Fi

ll the boiler.

•After switching on, wait for the steam
indicator light to go out
(after 7 mins.).

• Increase the steam output (control
dial on the control panel).

• Screw the cap back on.

• Change the cap seal (sachet in the
packaging).

• Stop using the generator and contact
an Approved Service Centre.

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