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Sew 'n' Press
Instructions for use
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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
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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 can not be pulled or tripped over. 3. After the iron has cooled, wrap the cord loosely around the handle. 4. Your Rowenta appliance is intended for household use only.
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D EF GH I J C K B A M L Description: A Spray nozzle B Water filling inlet C Variable steam control D Self clean button E Spray button F Burst of stream button G Temperature control dial H Flexible cord protector I Power cord J Pilot light K Transparent water tank L Titan Plus 2 M Maximum water level indicator 4
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n i m BEFORE USE Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards carefully. It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the first time the iron is used. This will quickly disappear. STEAM IRONING Filling with water Ensure the iron is unplugged. Move the variable steam control com- pletely to minimum to shut off the steam valve. Hold the iron upright so that the tank opening is horizontal. Fill with tap water up to the max. mark (see water usage for m
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m i n VARIABLE STEAM FUNCTION Set the variable steam control to required steam volume. Steam can only be produced 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:
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m i n Vertical steam The iron can also be used vertically. This is especially useful for getting creases out of hanging clothes, curtains, tapestries, etc. To steam vertically press the burst of steam button while holding iron in the upright position. Warning: Never iron clothes while they are being worn. DRY IRONING Sliding the variable steam control fully to the left, dry ironing can be performed either with or preferably without water in the tank. AFTER IRONING Turn temperature co
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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 cloth and wiped dry. Cleaning the soleplate Rowenta Titan Plus soleplates have excellent non-stic
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Fill the iron with cold tap water and set variable steam to min. Set thermostat dial to maximum position. Stand on heel and plug in. When the iron reaches the correct temperature, indicator light will go out, unplug iron. Hold iron horizontally over the sink with soleplate pointing away from body. Press and hold down the self clean 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
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IRON TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Iron is leaking. Use only tap water. NEVER USE 100% DISTILLED WATER. 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 mix or inexpensive bottled spring water. SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS. Is iron hot enough? Set thermostat to the position. Allow iron
