Rowenta Powerglide 2 User Manual

Powerglide 2

Instructions for use

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

Read all instructions before using the iron.

1. Use iron only for its intended use.

2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not

immerse the iron in water or other liquids.

3. The iron should always be turned to minimum
(min) before plugging or unplugging from outlet.
Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet, instead
grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron
cool completely before putting away. Loop cord
loosely around iron when storing.

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

6. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the
iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the
risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron,
take it to the nearest authorized Rowenta Appliance
Service Center for examination and repair. Incorrect
reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when
the iron is used.

7. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance
being used by or near children. Do not leave iron
unattended while connected or on an ironing board.

8. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot
water or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam
iron upside down – there may be hot water in the
reservoir.

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The use of accessory attachments is not recommended
by Rowenta Appliance Company and may result in fire,
electric shock or personal injury.

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This is a 1400 watt appliance. To avoid a circuit over­load, do not operate another high wattage appliance
on the same circuit.

2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 12­ampere 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.

3. After the iron has cooled, wrap the cord loosely
around the heel.

4. Your Rowenta appliance is intended for household
use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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■ Description:

A Spray nozzle
B Water filling inlet
C Variable steam control
D Self clean button
E Spray button
F Burst of steam button
G Auto-off indicator light

(depending on model)
H Temperature control dial
I Swiveling cord protector
J Supply cord
K Temperature light
L Transparent water tank
M Cord wrap
N Soleplate according to model

– Stainless steel

– Titan Plus
O Maximum water level

indicator

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Features vary by model. Check
packaging or markings on iron
for exact features.

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BEFORE USE

Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards

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carefully.
Slowly peel the protective cover off the soleplate or remove the

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transparent soleplate protector.
It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the first

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time the iron is used. This will quickly disappear.

3-WAY AUTO-OFF (depending on model)

If the iron is not moved while it is

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30 sec.

plugged in, an internal safety switch will
turn it off. It will turn off in 8 minutes if
left vertically or in 30 seconds if left on its

8 min.

soleplate or tipped over. A red flashing
light indicates that the auto-off has been
activated. To switch the iron on again,
move the iron or gently shake it.

30 sec.

Wait until iron is fully reheated before
use.

STEAM IRONING

Filling with water

Ensure the iron is unplugged.

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Slide the variable steam control com-

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pletely to the left to shut off the steam
valve.
Hold the iron upright so that the water

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filling inlet is horizontal.
Fill the iron with tap water up to the

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maximum level mark (see water usage
for more information).

Adding water

If you need to add water during ironing,

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UNPLUG the iron and repeat above
steps.
Ensure iron is fully reheated after filling

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(temperature indicator light goes out)
before ironing.
To avoid damage to clothes from dust

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or dirt that may collect in the iron,
we recommend that for the first use or
after the iron has been stored for some
time that you first iron an old cloth,
testing both the steam and burst of
steam feature.

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SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE

Set the temperature control dial according
to the type of fabric you are ironing.
Check the fabric's label for appropriate

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● synthetics (low temperature)

●● silk, wool (medium temperature)

●●● cotton, linen (high temperature)

To avoid an automatic switch off while the iron is heating up, always
keep the iron on its heel. Start at low temperature and graduate to
high temperature. For delicate fabrics we recommend carrying out a
test on an unobstrusive part of the garment (inner seam).

SETTING VARIABLE STEAM CONTROL

Set the variable steam control to required
steam volume. Steam can only be produced

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when the thermostat is in the red cotton/
linen zone. Allow iron to heat up (light goes
out) before activating the variable steam
control. Reduce or set variable steam to
min. when ironing at low temperatures to
avoid water leakage or spitting.

Iron ready for steam ironing

Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held horizontally.

Steam off

Steam generation can be interrupted by standing the iron on its heel
or sliding the variable steam control fully to the left.

SPRAY SETTING

Ensure there is water in the tank.

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Moistening the fabric with the spray will

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make wrinkle removal easier.
Press the spray button down slowly for a

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jet or quickly and strongly for a mist.
Do not spray silk, etc.

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BURST OF STEAM

Vertical steam

DRY IRONING

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To remove stubborn wrinkles or press in

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a sharp crease, use the burst of steam
button.
Press the button firmly, a strong burst of

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steam penetrates deep into the fabric.
Leave an interval of at least four seconds

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between pressing the burst of steam
button.
With water in the tank, the burst of

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steam button can be used as soon as the
steam ironing temperature has been
reached (

The iron can also be used vertically.

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This is especially useful for getting
creases out of hanging clothes, curtains,
draperies, etc.

WARNING:
Never iron clothes while they are
being worn.

Slide the variable steam control fully to

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the left. We recommend dry ironing with
an empty tank to be sure there are no
drips, but it can also be performed with
water in the tank.

AFTER IRONING

Unplug the iron. Slide the variable steam control completely to the

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left (the minimum position) and empty any water left in the tank.
Leave the iron to cool down.

Integrated cord wrap

For easy storage, the cord can be wound

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loosely around the heel once the iron
has cooled down completely.

To protect the soleplate always store the

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iron on its heel.

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WATER TO USE IN ROWENTA IRONS

Tap water

Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP WATER (up
to 12 grains of hardness). If your water is harder than this, Rowenta
recommends mixing half tap water with half distilled water which
reduces the hardness; or use undiluted inexpensive bottled spring
water.

Never use 100% distilled water since this can cause the iron to spit
and leak.

Softened water

There are many types of household water softeners and the water
from many of them is perfectly acceptable for use in an iron. However,
some types of softeners, particularly those that use chemicals such as
salt, can cause the iron 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.

Never use 100% pure distilled 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 to avoid damaging your clothes.

Iron and other impurities

If your water supply contains large amounts of iron or organic matter,
these minerals can collect inside the iron and eventually appear as
brown stains. If you experience these problems Rowenta recommends
using inexpensive bottled spring water.

Never use 100% pure distilled water.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

When cold and unplugged, the iron can be cleaned with a damp

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cloth and wiped dry. Never use household cleaners or solvents.

Cleaning the soleplate

Rowenta stainless steel and Titan Plus soleplates have excellent non­stick properties and can simply be wiped clean when cold.

In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the soleplate

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(starch, detergent buildup, burnt synthetic fibers). This can be easily
removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Kit or a quality
hot iron soleplate cleaner available at most stores.
Do not use abrasive household cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads.

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To prevent scratching of the soleplate, do not iron over sharp ob-

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jects (zippers, etc.). Do not place the iron on rough surfaces, e.g.
metal iron support, which may scratch the soleplate.

SELF CLEANING

Your iron is equipped with two self clean functions. Do not use
descaling agents in your Rowenta iron.

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Vapodur® Valve

The patented Vapodur

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valve ensures that the opening which allows
the water to drip from the water tank into the steam chamber remains
unaffected by hard water deposits.
To ensure your iron continues to steam efficiently the valve MUST be
opened and closed a few times. This is done by moving the variable
steam control left to right a few times every time you finish ironing.

Steam Chamber Cleaning Function

This function allows loose mineral deposits and other impurities
that build up inside the iron to be flushed out. This type of self

cleaning only needs to be carried out occasionally and never
more than once a month.

Fill the iron with cold tap water and set

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variable steam to min.
Stand on heel and plug in.

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Set thermostat dial to maximum

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position.
When the iron reaches the correct

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temperature, indicator light will go out,
unplug iron.
Hold iron horizontally over the sink with

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soleplate pointing away from body.
Press and hold down the self clean

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button for about 1 minute.

WARNING: Doing this will cause steam and hot water to be
ejected from the soleplate. Take all proper precautions and hold
iron away from body.

Move the iron gently back and forth and side to side until all water

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has run through.
Carefully wipe all water and material from the soleplate with an old

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folded towel, as the water and minerals can stain the soleplate
(although this has no effect on glide or performance).

WARNING: Iron and soleplate may still be hot, exercise care while
wiping.

Place iron on heel and leave to cool. Turn temperature dial to

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minimum.
IMPORTANT: before using the iron after self cleaning, test steam

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and burst of steam on an old towel or cloth to ensure all loose
material has been removed from the iron.

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IRON TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Solution

Iron is leaking. Use only tap water. NEVER USE 100% DISTILLED WATER.

Softened water. If you experience leaking or spitting,

Is iron hot enough? Set thermostat to the

Is auto-off activated? Move iron or gently shake.
Overuse of the burst Allow more time between each
of steam. burst.

The iron is designed to use tap
water. In very hard water areas we
recommend mixing half tap water
with half distilled water.

change to untreated tap water or a
50/50 tap/distilled water mix or
inexpensive bottled spring water.
SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS.

Allow iron to heat up (indicator light
goes out) before using steam control.

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position.

Iron won’t heat. Is iron plugged in? Check plug is in socket.

Indicator light This is normal. The light goes on and off showing
goes on and off. the thermostat is switching the heat

Iron does not Is variable steam Turn variable steam control to a
steam. control correctly set? higher setting.

Thermostat set too Turn thermostat to a higher setting.
low?
Auto-off activated? Move iron or gently shake.

on and off to maintain the correct
temperature.

Steam valve is Move variable steam control from
clogged. min. to max. several times to clear

blockage.

Store iron on heel (vertically) with steam control at min.

For more information refer to the full use instructions.
If after using the troubleshooting guide you are still experiencing
problems, do not return the iron to the store, but contact Rowenta
Consumer Service who will be pleased to assist you.

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In the interest of improving products, Rowenta reserves the right to
change specifications without prior notice.

LIMITED WARRANTY

All Rowenta products are warranted for 1 year from date of
purchase against defects in material and workmanship.
During this period, any Rowenta product that, upon
by Rowenta, is proved defective, will be repaired
Rowenta's option, without charge to the customer. If a
replacement product is sent, it will carry the remaining warranty
of the original product. This warranty does not apply to any
defect arising from a buyer's or user's misuse of the product,
negligence, failure to follow Rowenta's instructions, use on current
or voltage other than stamped on the product or alteration or
repair not authorized by Rowenta. Repair or disassembly by
anyone other than a Rowenta authorized service center will void
the warranty. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR USE, ARE MADE BY ROWENTA OR ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE
MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. If you believe your
product is defective, bring the product (or send it, postage
prepaid) along with proof of purchase to the nearest authorized
Rowenta Service Center (see below). If you send the product,

include a letter explaining the nature of the claimed defect.

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If your appliance needs service, ship the product to your nearest
regional service center. Be sure to put your name on the outside of
shipping box (no P.O. boxes please).
If in warranty, Rowenta will repair or replace product at their
discretion. If the product is out of warranty, you will be advised of
the cost of repair before any work begins.

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Oceanside, NY 11572 Downers Grove, IL 60515
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Service center information is subject to change. Please visit our
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information line at 781-306-4620. The information line provides
current service center information and listings in California.

www.rowentausa.com or call our service center

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63016 Offenbach am Main

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