Rowenta Iron DE 873 User Guide

Professional  
Instructions for use  
Made in Germany  
 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
1. This is a 1200 watt or 1400 watt appliance (check  
rating on iron heel). To avoid a circuit overload, 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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Description:  
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Water filling inlet  
Spray nozzle  
Burst of steam button  
Spray button  
Variable steam control  
Indicator light  
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Temperature control dial  
Swivelling cord protector  
Supply cord  
Transparent water tank  
Soleplate according to model  
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– Titan Plus  
Water level indicator  
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Features vary by model. Check  
packaging or markings on iron  
for exact features  
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BEFORE USE  
᭿ Please read the instructions for use and the Important Safeguards  
carefully.  
᭿ Slowly peel the protective cover off the soleplate.  
᭿ 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 (NOT ON ALL MODELS)  
᭿ If the iron is not moved while it is  
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switched on, 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 soleplate or tipped over.  
᭿ A red flashing light indicates that the  
auto-off has been activated. To switch the  
iron on again, move the iron or gently  
shake it.  
Wait until iron is fully reheated before use.  
STEAM IRONING  
Filling with water:  
᭿ Ensure the iron is unplugged.  
᭿ Slide the variable steam control  
completely to the left.  
᭿ Hold the appliance upright so that the  
water filling inlet is horizontal.  
᭿ Fill the iron with tap water to the  
maximum level mark (see water usage  
for more informations).  
Adding water:  
᭿ If you need to add water during ironing,  
unplug the iron and repeat above steps.  
᭿ Ensure iron is fully reheated after filling  
(temperature indicator light goes out)  
before ironing.  
SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE  
To 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.  
Set the temperature control dial according  
to the type of fabric you are ironing. Check  
the fabric’s label for appropiate setting.  
Synthetics (low temperature)  
Silk/wool (medium temperature)  
Cotton/linen (high temperature)  
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To avoid automatic switch off while the iron is heating up, always  
keep the iron on its heel. Start at low temperature and graduate to  
high temperature. For delicate fabrics we recommend carrying out a  
test on an unobtrusive part of the garment (inner seam).  
SETTING VARIABLE STEAM CONTROL  
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 by  
standing the iron on its heel or sliding the  
variable steam control fully to the left.  
SPRAY SETTING  
᭿ Ensure there is water in the tank.  
᭿ Moistening the fabric with the spray will  
make wrinkle removal easier.  
᭿ Press the spray button down slowly for a  
jet or quickly and strongly for a mist.  
᭿ Do not spray silk, etc.  
BURST OF STEAM  
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To remove stubborn wrinkles or press in  
a sharp crease, use the burst of steam  
button.  
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Press the button firmly, a strong burst of  
steam penetrates deep into the fabric.  
Leave an interval of at least four seconds  
between pressing the burst of steam  
button.  
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With water in the tank, the burst of steam  
button can be used as soon as the steam ironing temperature has  
been reached (● ● ●)  
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VERTICAL STEAM (NOT ON ALL MODELS)  
᭿ The iron can also be used vertically. This is  
especially useful for getting wrinkles out  
of hanging clothes, curtains, tapestries,  
etc.  
᭿ Hold iron vertical, close to but not  
touching fabric.  
᭿ Hold hem and pull gently downward on  
the fabric.  
᭿ Press burst of steam button, a strong burst of steam penetrates  
deep into the fabric.  
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  
᭿ Unplug the iron. Slide the variable steam control completely to  
the left and empty any water left in the tank. Leave the iron to  
cool down.  
Integrated cord wrap:  
᭿ For easy storage, the cord can be wound  
loosely around the cord wrap once the  
iron has cooled off completely.  
᭿ To protect the soleplate always store the  
iron on its heel.  
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 inexpensive spring water.  
Never use 100% distilled water since this can cause the iron to  
spit and leak.  
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SOFTENED WATER:  
There are many types of household water softeners and the water  
from many of them is perfectly acceptable for use in an iron.  
However, some types of softeners, particularly those that use  
chemicals such as salt, can cause the iron to leak or spit during use.  
If you experience this type of problem, we recommend that you try  
using inexpensive bottled spring water or untreated tap water.  
Never use 100% pure distilled water.  
Once you have changed water it will take several uses to correct the  
problem. Rowenta recommends trying the steam function for the  
first time on an old towel or cloth to avoid damaging your clothes.  
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  
Vapodur Valve:  
The patented Vapodur valve ensures that the opening which allows  
the water to drip from the water tank into the steam chamber of  
your iron 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 control left to right a few times each time you finish  
ironing.  
When cold and unplugged, the iron can be cleaned with a damp  
cloth and wiped dry. Never use household cleaners or solvents.  
Cleaning the Soleplate (depending on model):  
᭿ Rowenta stainless steel and Titan Plus soleplates have excellent  
non-stick properties and can be simply wiped clean when cold.  
᭿ In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the soleplate  
(starch, detergent buildup, burnt synthetic fibers). This can be  
easily removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Kit or a  
quality hot iron soleplate cleaner available at most stores.  
᭿ Do not use abrasive household cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads.  
᭿ The soleplate of your iron makes ironing easier. To prevent  
scratching of the soleplate, do not iron over sharp objects  
(zippers, etc.). Do not place the iron on rough surfaces, e.g.  
metal iron support, which may scratch the soleplate.  
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