Please read carefully the instructions for use and the Safety Points to Note. Pay particular attention to the fold-out page with the illustrations. Lire attentivement le mode d’emploi (et le conserver pour pouvoir le consulter). Pendant la lecture, deplier la page avec les illustrations. Leggere atteritamente le presenti istruzioni per l’uso e le norme di sicurezza. Osservare la figura sui risvolli illustrati. Lea en su totalidad el modo de empleo, conservandolo para consultas posteriores. Para su lectura, abra por la pagina ilustrada. E favor ler com toda a atencao estas instrucoes de servicio, assim como as instrucoes de seguranca. Sera convenlente consultarem se as figuras que se encontram nas pagina ilustrada desdobraveil. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ANTI CALC ANTI DRIP A C D B E F E1 E2 E3 E4 F1 F2 F3 SILK / WOOL SEIDE / WOLLE SOIE / LA INE ZIJDE / WOL SEDA / LANA SETE / LANA SYNTHETICS SYNTHETIK SYNTHETIQUES CHEMIEVEZELS FIBRAS QUIMICAS FIBRE SINTETICHE COTTON / LINEN BAUMW. / LEINEN COTON / LIN KATOEN / LINNEN ALGODON/ LINO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ANTI CALC ANTI DRIP A C D B E F E1 E2 E3 E4 F1 F2 F3 SILK / WOOL SEIDE / WOLLE SOIE / LA INE ZIJDE / WOL SEDA / LANA SETE / LANA SYNTHETICS SYNTHETIK SYNTHETIQUES CHEMIEVEZELS FIBRAS QUIMICAS FIBRE SINTETICHE COTTON / LINEN BAUMW. / LEINEN COTON / LIN KATOEN / LINNEN ALGODON/ LINO English 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 Spray button 2 Power steam button 3 Variable steam control with Self Clean Function 4 Thermostat light 5 Temperature control dial 6 Filling inlet 7 Spray nozzle 8 Mains supply cord 9 Flexible cord support 10 Water tank with maximum water level indicator 11 Soleplate 12 Integrated cord winding facility A Safety instructions • 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 iron 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 an extension lead or cord reel which is rated at 10A or greater and has an earth. • 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 of failure to comply with the Instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility 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. Before use B B C BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE, REMOVE THE SOLEPLATE PROTECTOR AND DISCARD. Before using the iron for the first time: – Heat the appliance at the maximum setting without water (see D). A little smoke and a slight smell may be emitted, but this is only temporary.The water tank can then be filled directly with untreated tap water using a jug (see C). – Each time you begin ironing, allow the iron to emit steam for at least 1 minute. During this time press the power steam button 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 iron Filling the water tank Before filling the water tank, unplug from the mains and set the steam control to the position. Tilt the iron and pour in untreated tap water up to the maximum level (.). 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 no 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 distil...