Rowenta GS6010 Instructions For Use Manual

GARMENT STEAMER GS6010

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Instruction for use

Mode d'emploi

Instructivo de operación

Groupe SEB USA

2121 Eden Road

Millville, NJ 08332

USA - Tel: [phone]

Groupe SEB Canada Inc,

345 Passmore Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M1V 3N8

Tel: [phone]

Groupe.S.E.B. México, S.A. DE C.V.

Goldsmith 38 Desp. 401,

Col. Polanco

Delegación Miguel Hildalgo

11 560 México D.F.

RFC GSM8211123P5

www.rowenta.com

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*Depending on the model: these accessories are specific to certain models or available as an option.

1. Handle

2. Steam head hanger

3. Flexible fabric hose

4. Hose connector

5. Foot operated On/Off switch

6. Removable water tank

7. Power cord clip

8. Telescopic pole

9. Fabric brush *

10. Upholstery brush*

11. Lint pad*

12. Crease attachment*

13. Curtain rod extension*

14. On board accessories

storage

15. Power indicator light

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DESCRIPTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING

-To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents,

check appliance before each use by holding it away from body and ope­rating steam button.

- Use appliance for its intended use only.

- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in
water or other liquids.

- Appliance should always be turned “OFF” before plugging or unplug­ging from outlet. Never yank the cord to disconnect from the outlet, ins­tead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

- Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool completely
before storing away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing.

- Do not direct steam at people or animals, or use steamer on garments
while they are being worn.

- Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with
water, emptying or when not in use.

- Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has
been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not
disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance. Ship it to the nearest
authorized Rowenta approved service center for examination and repair.
Incorrect reassembly can cause risk of fire, injury and electrical shock to
persons when the appliance is in use.

- This appliance is not intended for use by or near children and other per­sons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a responsible person to ensure that they
can use the appliance safely.

- Children should be supervised by the responsible person to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

- Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam.
Use care when you empty a steam appliance, there may be hot water in
the tank.

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Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered
or recycled.
‹ When disposing of it, take it to a collection point or an
approved service center.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FIRST!

- Pour water in water tank only.

- Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.

- Always keep the hose and nozzle elevated above the water tank.

- Steam only in an up and down vertical motion. Never use steamer in a
horizontal position or tilt into a backward position, this may result in hot
water discharge.

- Do not place the steam nozzle directly on any surface or the appliance
power cord while it is hot or plugged in. Use the stand provided.

- When changing attachments, please be sure the unit is off and no
steam is being released to avoid contact with hot water.

- Use caution when changing attachments, as they may contain hot
water from condensation. Ensure the attachments are cooled off to
avoid contact with hot water.

- The use of accessory attachments other than those provided by
Rowenta is not recommended and may result in fire, electric shock or
personal injury.

- This unit is for indoor use only.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

- To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage

appliance on the same circuit.
If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-amp rated cord
should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or
tripped over.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Assembly :

Preparation:

• Place the base on the floor and

remove the water tank.

Install pole in main unit:

• Insert the pole according to the diagram

to the right, ensuring the marks on the
unit and the pole line up.

• Press pole firmly into place.

Locking the pole :

•Lay the base on its side with the

inserted pole.

•Turn the lockbar located on the bottom

of the base 90° to secure the pole.

Use a coin or similar object to turn the

lockbar.

•After the pole is locked, pick up the

unit and return to its use position

Installing Integrated Hanger :

•Position the hanger with the brush

hooks facing to the outer side

•Check for correct orientation with the

index marks matching

•Insert the end of the hanger into the

pole connection and press it into the
pole until the hanger properly
engages.

•If it is required to dismantle the pole

from the main unit, tilt the appliance
and unlock the pole first

•Then place the appliance back into it’s

upright position and pull out the pole

•Dismantling of the hanger from the

pole by the customer is not foreseen.

Attaching Steam hose to main unit :

1) Insert hose plug into hose connector

on main unit.

2) Secure hose connector by pulling

clamping ring upwards.

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Filling the water tank

• The steamer is designed to be used
with TAP WATER . If the water in your
area is hard, Rowenta recommends
that you mix half tap water and half
distilled water, which reduces the
hardness or just use inexpensive
bottled spring water.

• Ensure that the steamer is

unplugged. Remove the water tank
from the base of the appliance by
pulling it upwards. Unscrew the lid
and fill the tank. The tank holds 128
ounces.

• After closing the lid, place the water

tank on the base of the appliance.

IMPORTANT
Never use water that contains
additives (starch, perfume, aromatic
substances, softener, etc) in the
steamer. Additives such as these can
affect the properties of the steam and
lead to the formation of deposits.

Tips

• We recommend checking the garment care label for manufacturer

recommendations. We also recommend testing the garment on an
unobtrusive area such as an inner seam.

• Read the recommendations for the maintenance of the fabrics on the

labels of the clothing to be steamed.

• Test the strength of the colour of the fabric on an area of the garment that

is not visible (inside of a hem).

• Avoid contact between the steam head and silk or velvet.

• Certain garments are smoothed more easily on the reverse side.

• If you are using your steamer in a position close to the ground, raise the

hose frequently in order to avoid the formation of condensation. You may
hear a gurgling noise if the hose is obstructed in any way.

• Heavy fabrics may need to be steamed longer.

• Be careful at all times.

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Use

• Only operate the steamer on the floor
clear of any materials which may
obstruct the base of the steamer (flat
and horizontal surface). Do not obstruct
the openings on the lower part of the
appliance.

• If necessary, expand the poles to the
desired height by unlocking them,
pulling them gently and locking them
again. Unlock the three clips while
keeping integrated hanger in your
hand.

• Plug in the power cord and turn on the
power using the foot operated pedal.
The power light will illuminate. The
steamer is operating.

• The unit will produce steam in 60
seconds.

• Hang garment onto the hanger head.
Grasp the steam head with the steam
vents pointing away from you. Start
steaming by touching material lightly
with steaming head and moving in an
up/down vertical motion. Beginning at
the top of the garment move in a
downward direction. Always steam in a
vertical position.

• During use, the hose sometimes makes
a gurgling noise. This is a normal
occurrence due to condensation. If you
hear the gurgling noise, hold the hose
up to direct the condensation back into
the appliance.

Warning: Never steam a garment while
it is being worn.
The hose and steam head may become
hot during use. This is perfectly normal.
Be careful and avoid any prolonged
contact.

Warning: Do not allow the steamer to
run dry.
Warning: Never use the steamer more
than 3 hours.

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Afte

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After using the steamer, switch the
power off (power indicator light will
go out) and unplug the appliance.

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Hang steam head in an upright
position on hanger head when not in
use.

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Wrap the cord around the power cord
clips storage.

*Depending on the model: these accessories are specific to certain models or available as an option.

Accessories (depending on model)

Before using an accessory, check the manufacturer recom­mendations.
It is also recommend that you carry out a test on part of
the fabric which cannot be seen.

Crease attachment

• Gently push the crease attachment into place on the
steam head.

• Push on the handle to open the crease attachment.

• Place the garment between the crease attachment and

steam head.

• Release the handle.

• Starting at the top of the garment, move the crease

attachment in a downwards motion.

• Once unit is unplugged and completely cooled down,
remove the crease attachment by sliding it off of the
steam head.

Fabric brush*

The fabric brush opens the weave of the fabrics for better
steam penetration.

• Attach the fabric brush to the steam head by lining up the bot-

tom of the brush with the bottom of the steam head. Gently
push the top of the brush onto the steam head until it clicks
into place.

• Gently brush the area to be steamed with the grain or nap

of the fabric.

• Remove the fabric brush once unit is unplugged and com-

pletely cool. Remove it by pressing on the release tab on
top of brush while pulling it forward.

Be sure unit is unplugged and completely cool before atta­ching accesories.

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Warning: Never touch the steam head until it has
cooled down completely.

• Empty water tank before storage.

• Do not carry the steamer by the water tank handle.

The unit includes luggage style wheels for added
convenience when transporting.

*Depending on the model: these accessories are specific to certain models or available as an option.

Cleaning

Clean the main unit with a damp cloth. To maintain
maximum performance, your steamer must be descaled
occasionally. The time between descaling operations
depends on the quality of the water and the frequency
with which you use the appliance. The appliance must
be descaled at least once a year or after 50 hours of use.
To carry out a descaling operation, follow the following
steps:

1. Ensure that the appliance has cooled down

completely. Unplug the unit and remove the steam hose
from main unit. Collapse the telescopic pole.

2. Fill the water tank with fresh water and attach it to the

main unit again , allowing water to fill the boiler.

3. Remove the tank from main unit and empty the water

from the boiler through the open hose connector into a
sink. Scale and other residues will be rinsed out.

4. Repeat Step 2 and 3 several times until the scale has

been removed.

TIP: For more effective descaling, after every 50 hours of use, use descalers availa­ble at your store recommanded for garment steamers or electric kettles. To avoid
irritant vapors, use products based on citric acid only.
Follow the products instruction for use with garment steamers or electric kettles.

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PROBLEMS Possible causes Solutions

There is no steam. The appliance has not

been turned on.

Check that your appliance is properly
plugged in and press the On / Off
button (on the front of the appliance).
The power light should turn on.

The hose has been
obstructed.

Check that the hose is not bent or twisted.

There is no water left. Turn off the appliance and refill the

water tank.

The steam flow
is low.

Your steamer has a build-up
of scale because it has not
been rinsed out regularly.

Descale the steamer at least once a
year or every 50 hours of use. If your
water is hard, increase the frequency.

There is no water left. Turn the appliance off and refill it.

Water runs
through the holes
of the steambrush.

There is condensation in
the hose.

Never use steamer in a horizontal
position. Hold the hose vertically
outstretched and wait for water to
flow back into the steamer.

The steamer
takes a long time
to heat.

Your steamer has a build-up
of scale because it has not
been descaled regularly.

Rinse out the steamer at least once
a year or every 50 hours of use. If your
water is hard, increase the frequency.

Troubleshooting

If it is not possible to establish the cause of the problem, seek the assistance of an
Approved ROWENTA Service Center www.rowentausa.com

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