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Rowenta Powerglide 2 manual

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    Powerglide 2 Instructions for use[...]

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    2 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 minimu[...]

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    3 DM 253/273/293 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. This is a 1400 watt appliance. To avoid a circuit over- load, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit. 2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 12- ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it c[...]

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    4 ■ 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 – St[...]

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    5 DM 253/273/293 BEFORE USE M Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards carefully. M Slowly peel the protective cover off the soleplate or remove the transparent soleplate protector. M It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the first time the iron is used. This will quickly disappear. 3-WAY AUTO-OFF (dependi[...]

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    6 SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE Set the temperature control dial according to the type of fabric you are ironing. Check the fabric's label for appropriate setting. ● synthetics (low temperature) ●● silk, wool (medium temperature) ●●● cotton, linen (high temperature) To avoid an automatic switch off while the iron is heating up, always [...]

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    7 DM 253/273/293 BURST OF STEAM M To remove stubborn wrinkles or press in a sharp crease, use the burst of steam button. M Press the button firmly, a strong burst of steam penetrates deep into the fabric. M Leave an interval of at least four seconds between pressing the burst of steam button. M With water in the tank, the burst of steam button can [...]

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    8 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 sinc[...]

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    9 DM 253/273/293 Vapodur ® Valve The patented Vapodur ® 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 co[...]

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    10 Problem Possible cause Solution Iron is leaking. Use only tap water . NEVER USE 100% DISTILLED WA TER. The iron is designed to use tap water . In very hard water areas we recommend mixing half tap water with half distilled water . Softened water . If you experience leaking or spitting, change to untreated tap water or a 50/50 tap/distilled water[...]

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    11 DM 253/273/293[...]

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    12 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 inspection by Rowenta, is proved defective, will be repaired or replaced, at Rowenta's option, without charge to the customer. If a replacement product is sent, [...]