BEFORE USE

MPlease read the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards carefully.

MSlowly peel the protective cover off the soleplate or remove the transparent soleplate protector.

MIt 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 (depending on model)

 

M 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 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,

30 sec.

move the iron or gently shake it.

Wait until iron is fully reheated before

 

 

use.

STEAM IRONING

 

min

ax

m

Filling with water

MEnsure the iron is unplugged.

MSlide the variable steam control com- pletely to the left to shut off the steam valve.

MHold the iron upright so that the water filling inlet is horizontal.

MFill the iron with tap water up to the maximum level mark (see water usage for more information).

Adding water

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

MEnsure iron is fully reheated after filling (temperature indicator 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, testing both the steam and burst of steam feature.

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Rowenta Powerglide 2 manual Before USE, Steam Ironing