Rowenta NG 9400 PERFECT PRO User Manual

110 347 5371

Rowenta Werke GmbH, 63016 Offenbach am Main

Problems

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

The soleplate is
scratched or
damaged.

You are using a too
high temperature.

You are using
starch.

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

You have ironed
over a zip.

See the temperature table to
correctly set the thermostat.

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

Always set the iron on its
heel.

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

Possible cause Solution

If you have any further problems or queries with our produc­ts please call our Customer Relations team first for expert
help and advice:

HELPLINE:
0845 602 1454 – UK
01 4751947 – Ireland

In line with a policy of continuous product improvement
Rowenta reserves the right to change product specifications
without prior notice.

Cleaning and maintenance

When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with
a damp cloth or sponge, as required.

Dirt can be removed from the soleplate with a damp
cloth or sponge. Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning

agents or objects.

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

Problems?

Problems

The iron is plug­ged in, but the
soleplate of the
iron remains cold.

The soleplate is
not heating up
properly.

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.

Iron is leaking.

No mains supply.

The temperature
control is set too
low.

Temperature con­trol set to "min".

This is normal.

There is insufficient
water in the water
tank.

Anti-Drip is active
(F1).

You are using che­mical descaling
agents.

Wrong type of water
being used.

Fabric fibres have
accumulated in the
holes of the solepla­te and are burning.

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

Over use of power
steam button.

Pure distilled/demi­neralized or softened
water being used.

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

Set the temperature control
to a higher temperature (D).

Turn the temperature control
to the required setting (D).

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

Fill the water 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 – see section C.

Clean the soleplate with a
non-metallic sponge.
Vaccuum the holes of the
soleplate from time to time.

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

Allow more time between
each burst.

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

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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 Thermostat light

2 Spray button

3 Power steam button

4 Variable steam control

5 Temperature control

dial

6 Filling inlet (with push-button

opening)

7 Spray nozzle

8 Mains supply cord

9 Water tank with maximum

water level indicator

10 Soleplate (depending on model)

11 Flexible cord support

• 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 treat 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 safe and correctly rated extension leads.

• 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

specialists. 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

commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the
Instructions, the manufacturer accepts no reponsibility 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.

• Always place on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.

•

Due to the exceptional steam power, for best results we recommend
that you use a vented/mesh ironing board.

• Ensure garments are flat when ironing to avoid powerful steam

venting sideways.

• Be careful of hot steam when ironing close to the edge of the

ironing board.

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E2 Steam ironing

You can steam iron from temperature setting •• up. The
steam quantity can be set to between (minimum
steam quantity) and (maximum steam). We recom­mend setting to maximum steam quantity only when the
iron is at temperature setting •••.

E3 Intra Steam

Your iron is fitted with the new Intra Steam system. This
technology generates higher steam pressure to enable the
steam to penetrate much faster and further into the fabric.
This way you get excellent results from your ironing. The
steam is emitted in frequent bursts rather than conti­nuously. The pressure generated may cause a slight noise.

This is not a technical fault!
Because of residual water in the water tank system you
will notice that when your iron is placed on its heel for
resting during intervals in ironing, a surge of steam will
be emitted before steaming stops. Please use caution and
do not direct the soleplate towards people, animals, etc.

E4 Power steam button (from temperature setting •• up)

To generate a powerful jet of steam and remove stub­born creases, press the power steam button.

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

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

- Hang up the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric
slightly taut with one hand.

- 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 (E 4) are
also possible if the steam control is set to . The interval
between bursts of steam should be about two seconds.

Important: Never direct the steam at persons or animals!

E5 Spray function

To dampen stubborn creases, press the spray button.

Additional functions

F1 Anti-Drip system

Prevents water escaping from the soleplate when the
temperature is too low.

F2 Anti-scale system

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

caling agents, as these damage the lining of the steam
chamber and so may impair the steam function.

After ironing

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

• Store the iron standing on its heel.

• Do not wind the cord round the hot soleplate.

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Before use

First remove the soleplate protector.
On Steam Ironing for the first time

• Heat the appliance at the maximum setting (see part D). A litt­le smoke and slight smell may be emitted, this is only tempor­ary and will stop after a minute or so. The water tank can then
be filled directly with tap water using a jug. (see part C)

• Each time you begin to iron allow the iron to emit
steam for at least 1 minute. During this time press the
power steam button (3) 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 appliance.

Filling/ topping up water

Before filling the water tank, pull out the mains plug and
set the steam control to position .

Tilt the iron. The filler inlet can easily be opened by pres­sing the push-button. The inlet will open with a "click".
Pour in water up to the max (9) mark. Close the filler inlet
by pressing the push-button again, before returning the
iron to the horizontal.

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 not 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. Also do
not used boiled, filtered or bottled mineral water. These
contain organic waste or mineral elements that become
concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown
staining or premature wear to your iron.

Setting the temperature

Using the temperature control dial, 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. It will go off as soon as
the set temperature is reached.

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 fabric.

Ironing and Steam functions

E1 Dry ironing

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

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Ironing label Fabric

Synthetic fibres, e.g.

viscose, polyester, silk

Wool

Cotton, linen

Temperature control

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