Rowenta DX 2000 User Manual

Problems?

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• After approx. 1 minute move the steam control slide to
the position.

• Insert mains plug and allow the iron to heat up again.

• Wait until the remaining water has evaporated.

• Unplug from the mains and allow iron to fully cool
down.

• When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp
cloth

We recommend using the Self Clean function approx.
Every 2 weeks. If the water is very hard, the iron should
be cleaned weekly.

Self Clean Valve

The self clean valve prevents the drip hole into the steam
chamber from furring or blocking up. To ensure the iron
continues to function properly, open and close the valve
by sliding the steam control to max then min a few times
after use.

F2 Anti-scale system (depending on model)

Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale
deposits. This considerably prolongs the operational life
of you iron. The anti-scale cartridge is an integral part of
the water tank and does not need to be replaced.

Do not use descaling agents, as they will damage the
lining of the steam chamber and so may impair the
steam function.

F3 Anti-Drip System (depending on model)

If the temperature is set too low, the iron cannot produce
steam because of the anti-drip technology which pre­vents droplets of water leaking from the soleplate.

After ironing

• Unplug from the mains, pour away remaining water
and set steam control to . Then allow the appliance to
cool down.

• Do not wind the cord round a hot soleplate.

• Store the iron standing on its heel.

Cleaning and maintenance

When cool, the iron and the soleplate can be wiped with
a damp cloth.

Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or
sharp objects to clean the soleplate. Depending on the
model, if the soleplate is stainless steel it can be cleaned
using a Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Stick.

Important:
If the appliance has been standing unused for long peri­ods, hold it horizontally and allow it to emit steam for 1
minute to clean the steam ducts and remove any residue
from the iron.

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Problem

No power supply.

The temperature
control is on position
“0” or set too low.

This is normal.

The steam control is
set on position .

There is insufficient
water in the tank.

The Anti-Drip func­tion is active (depen­ding on model).

You are using chemi­cal descaling agents.

Pure distilled/demi­neralised or softened
water is being used.

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

You are using too
high a temperature.

You are using starch.

Over use of power
steam button.

You have placed
your iron flat on a
metallic rest plate.

You have ironed
over a zip.

Check that the mains plug
is properly inserted or try
plugging the iron into a dif­ferent socket.

Turn the temperature con­trol to the required setting.

When the thermostat light
goes on and off, the iron is
heating up. As soon as the
light goes off, the steam tem­perature has been reached.

Turn the steam control to
the required setting area.

Fill the tank (C).

Wait for the soleplate to reach
the correct temperature.

Do not add any descaling
agents to the water in the
water tank.

Only use untreated tap
water or mix half tap water
with half distilled/deminera­lised water.

Ensure linen is rinsed
thoroughly to remove any
soap deposits or chemicals
on new garments which may
be sucked up by the iron.

See the temperature table to
correctly set the thermostat.

Clean the soleplate as indica­ted in section H. Always spray
starch onto the reverse side of
the fabric to be ironed.

Allow more time between
each burst.

Always set the iron on its
heel.

Try to avoid ironing over zips
which may have rough edges.

Possible cause Solution

The soleplate
does not heat
up or the ther­mostat light
does not come
on.

Thermostat
light goes on
and off.

None or too litt­le steam is
being emitted.

Brown streaks
come through
the holes in the
soleplate and
stain the fabric.

The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and can stain
the linen.

Iron is leaking.

The soleplate is
scratched or
damaged.

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Tip: We recommend that you start with fabrics to be
ironed at a low temperature as the iron takes longer to
cool down than to heat up. For mixed fabrics set the
temperature for the most delicate fabrics.

Ironing and Steam functions

E1 Dry ironing

To iron without continuous steam, turn the steam control
( ) to the position and set the temperature to suit the
type of material (care points •, ••

or •••).

E2 Steam ironing

You can steam iron by setting the temperature in the marked
steam zone (after

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). The steam quantity can be set to
between (no steam position) and (maximum steam
quantity). We recommend setting to maximum steam
quantity only when the iron is set at temperature setting •••.

E3

Power steam button (temperature setting after •• in the steam
zone)
To generate a powerful jet of steam to remove stubborn
creases, press the power steam button.

Vertical steam ironing (temperature setting after •• in the
steam zone)
Ideal for removing creases from suits, jackets, skirts, han­ging curtains etc.

Important:
Never steam or iron clothing that is being worn!

• Hang the garment on a hanger

• Set the thermostat control to maximum steam

• Hold the iron a few centimetres away from the garment

to avoid burning delicate fabrics

• Press the power steam button repeatedly, moving the

iron from top to bottom

The power steam and vertical steam functions (E3) are
also possible to use if the steam control is set to the
position. The interval between bursts of steam should be
about 4 seconds.

Important: Never direct the steam at persons or animals!
Do not touch delicate fabrics with the hot soleplate!

E4 Spray function

To dampen stubborn creases, press the spray button.

Additional functions

F1 Self Clean – prolongs the life of the iron

The Self clean function flushes dirt and scale particles
out of the steam chamber.
To operate:

• Fill the tank with untreated tap water up to the maxi-

mum mark and heat the iron to max. temperature.

• Unplug from the mains.

• Hold iron over a sink horizontally, push the steam control

( ) past the position and into the Self Clean positi­on and hold it there: steam will now begin to build up.
After a few seconds water and steam will emerge from
the soleplate, rinsing dirt and scale particles out of the
steam chamber.

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SOFT LINE

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SILK / WOOL

SEIDE / WOLLE

SOIE / LA INE

ZIJDE / WOL

SEDA / LANA

SETE / LANA

SYNTHETICS

SYNTHETIK

SYNTHÉTIQUES

CHEMIEVEZELS

FIBRAS QUIMICAS

FIBRE SINTETICHE

COTTON / LINEN

BAUMW. / LEINEN

COTON / LIN

KATOEN / LINNEN

ALGODÓN/ LINO

COTONE / LINO

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SELF
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Safety instructions

Dear customer,
thank you for purchasing this appliance and for your confidence
in us. Please read the operating instructions carefully and keep
them in a safe place.

Appliance description

1 Spray button

2 Power steam button

3 Variable steam control

with Self Clean Function

4 Thermostat light

5 Temperature control dial

6 Filling inlet

7 Spray nozzle

8 Mains supply cord

9 Flexible cord support

10 Water tank with maximum

water level indicator

11 Soleplate

• The appliance complies with EU directives 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.

• The appliance may only be connected to alternating current as

specified on the rating plate.

• An electrical appliance is not a toy. Use and store the appliance

out of reach of children. Do not let the supply cord hang down.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to

the mains supply.

• Electrical appliances generate high temperatures. Always use the

handles provided and warn other users of the potential dangers (e.g.
escaping steam or hot water, especially when ironing vertically).

• Never iron clothing which is being worn.

• Always disconnect the appliance:

– before filling or emptying the water tank;
– before leaving the room (even for a short time);
– after use.

• Never unplug the appliance by tugging on the cord.

• Only use an extension lead or cord reel which is rated at 10A or

greater and has an earth.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water.

• An electrical appliance should not be used if:

– the appliance, the supply cord or the cord protector is damaged;
– the appliance has been dropped;
– the appliance is obviously leaking. In this case the appliance

should be returned to an approved Rowenta Service Dealer for
repair. (See enclosed list for addresses.)

• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by specia-

lists. Improperly carried out repairs can cause serious danger to
users. To avoid danger to users, a defective or damaged supply cord
may only be replaced by an authorised Rowenta service centre.

• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any com-

mercial use, inappropriate use of failure to comply with the
Instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the
guarantee will not apply.

• When the appliance has reached the end of its operational life it

should be disposed of through the correct channels.

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Before use

BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE, REMOVE THE SOLE­PLATE PROTECTOR AND DISCARD.

Before using the iron for the first time:
– Heat the appliance at the maximum setting without

water (see D). A little smoke and a slight smell may be
emitted, but this is only temporary. The water tank can
then be filled directly with untreated tap water using a
jug (see C).

– Each time you begin ironing, allow the iron to emit

steam for at least 1 minute. During this time press the
power steam button from time to time to release
several bursts of steam. Any particles released through
the soleplate during first use are harmless and are due
to the newness of your iron

Filling the water tank

Before filling the water tank, unplug from the mains and
set the steam control to the position.

Tilt the iron and pour in untreated tap water up to the
maximum level ( ).

What water may be used?
Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated
tap water. However, if your water is very hard, you can
mix it 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or
demineralised water.

Do no add anything to the contents of the water tank
and do not use water from clothes dryers, scented or
softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air
conditioners, pure distilled water or rain water. These
contain organic waste or mineral elements that become
concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown
staining or premature wear to your iron.

Tip: Spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to
be ironed.

Setting the temperature

Using the temperature control ( ), set the iron tempera­ture to suit the type of material. We recommend using
the above table as a guide. The thermostat light ( )
indicates that the soleplate is heating up. When the light
goes out, the required temperature has been reached.

Please note: When heating up the iron from cold, wait
until the thermostat light has gone out a second time.
Only then is the set temperature reached.

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Ironing label Fabric

Synthetic fibres e.g.

viscose, polyester

silk, wool

cotton, linen

Temperature

control

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