BEFORE USE

M Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards carefully.

M Remove the sticker or 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.

1 3-WAY AUTO-OFF

(Depending on model)

1

 

If the iron is not moved while it is

30 sec.

plugged in, an internal safety switch

 

 

 

will turn it off. It will turn off in 8 min-

 

 

utes if left vertically or in 30 seconds if

 

8 min.

left on its soleplate or tipped over. A

 

 

red flashing light indicates that the

 

 

auto-off has been activated. To switch

 

30 sec.

the iron on again, move the iron or

 

 

gently shake it. Wait until iron is fully

 

 

reheated before use.

Auto-off is not an on/off switch. Always unplug the iron when it is not in use.

2STEAM IRONING

2

Filling with water

MEnsure the iron is unplugged.

MSlide the variable steam control completely to the left.

MHold the appliance upright so that the water inlet is horizontal.

MFill with water (containing no addi- tives) to the max. water level mark.

Adding water

MIf you need to add water during ironing UNPLUG the iron and repeat above steps.

MEnsure iron is fully reheated after filling (pilot light goes out) before ironing.

MTo avoid damage to clothes from dust 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 that can be discarded, testing both the steam and burst of steam features.

3SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE

3

Set the temperature control dial according to the type of fabric you are ironing.

Check the fabric's label for appro- priate setting.

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Rowenta 63016 manual Before USE, Way Auto-Off, Steam Ironing, Selecting the Temperature