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DESCRIPTION
1
2
Spray nozzle
8
9
Handle
Thermostat control light*
Filling inlet
(with slide-button opening)
Variable steam control
10 Temperature control dial
11 LED display
3
*
a
b
c
Dry ironing
a
b
c
Yellow LED
Green LED
Red LED
Smooth steam
High Pressure steam
Self Clean
GB
d
d
Auto-off LED
4
5
6
7
Spray button
12 Water tank
13 Maximum water level
indicator
Shot of steam button
Auto-off indicator light*
Cord
14 Microsteam400 soleplate
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards
for safety currently in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility,
Low Voltage, Environment).
The appliance may only be connected to alternating current as
specified on the rating plate. Only safe extension leads should
be used.
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
handle and warn other users of the potential dangers (e.g. escaping
steam or hot water, especially when ironing vertically).
Never direct steam at persons or animals, never treat 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); before
cleaning the appliance and after use.
Never unplug the appliance by tugging on the cord.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
An electrical appliance should not be used if:
– the appliance is not functioning correctly;
– the appliance, the supply cord or the cord protector is damaged;
– the appliance has been dropped;
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– the appliance is obviously leaking. In these cases the appliance
should be returned to an approved Rowenta Customer Service
Centre for repair. (See enclosed Service Centre 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 Customers
Service Centre .
This product has been designed for domestic use only.
Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply
with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility
and the guarantee will not apply.
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which
can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Keep these instructions
BEFORE USE
1 • Unpacking
Take the iron out of the box and remove all the stickers.
IMPORTANT Before doing anything else, remove the soleplate
protector (fig.1)!
2 • What water may be used ?
Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water
up to 17° dH (German water hardness) or 3 mmol/liter. However, if
your water is very hard, you can mix 50% untreated tap water with
50% distilled or demineralised water.
IMPORTANT Heat concentrates the elements contained in
water during evaporation.The type of water listed below
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contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause
spitting, brown staining or premature wear of the appliance:
- water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water
from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled
or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in
your iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.
3 • Using for the first time
Plug in the iron (fig.2) and set the temperature control dial (fig.3)
to ••• to heat the appliance.
A little smoke and a slight smell may be emitted, but this is only
temporary.
Unplug the iron (fig.4) and fill the water tank (§ 4 Filling the water
tank).
To remove any impurities in the iron's steam chamber, unplug the
iron and hold it over a sink horizontally. Push the steam control into
the Self Clean position : steam will now begin to build up. After a
few seconds water will emerge from the soleplate, rinsing any
impurities out of the steam chamber (fig.5).
Move the steam control to steam
position after approx.
1 minute. Plug in the iron and allow the iron to heat up again.
Wait until the remaining water has evaporated. Unplug from the
mains and allow the iron to fully cool down.
USE
4 • Filling the water tank
IMPORTANT Before filling the water tank, unplug the iron and
set the steam control to dry position
.
Tilt the iron. Open the filling inlet (fig.6). Pour in water up to the
max mark (fig.7). Close the filler inlet (fig.8) and return the iron to
the horizontal.
5 • Setting the temperature
Set the iron temperature to suit the type of material using the
temperature control dial (fig.3).
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Temperature control*:The temperature control light indicates that
the soleplate is heating up. When the temperature control light goes
off (fig.9), the set temperature is reached and you can begin ironing.
Temperature
control
Ironing label
Fabric
Synthetic fibres, e.g.
viscose, polyester…
•
Silk, wool
••
Cotton, linen
•••
Electronic temperature control*:The traffic lights tell you whether
the soleplate is at the selected temperature (fig.10).
YELLOW
The soleplate is still too cold for the selected material.
(pulse)
The soleplate is at the right temperature for the selected
material.
GREEN
RED
(pulse)
The soleplate is still too hot for the selected material.
AUTO- OFF
The automatic electronic cut-out* is active.
(blinking)
IMPORTANT The iron takes longer to cool down than to heat
up. We recommend that you start with fabrics to be ironed at
a low temperature. For mixed fabrics set the temperature for
the most delicate fabric.
TIP Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to
be ironed.
6 • Dry ironing
Set the variable steam control to
(fig.11) and set the
temperature to suit the type of material (care points •, ••, •••).
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7 • Steam ironing
You can steam iron from temperature setting •• up.The steam
quantity can be adjusted between Smooth Steam
continuous diffusion) up to High Pressure steam
(soft steam
.
We recommend setting to High Pressure steam only when the iron
is at temperature setting •••.
8 • High Pressure Steam
Your iron is fitted with the new High Pressure Steam system
(fig.13).This technology generates higher steam pressure to enable
the steam to penetrate much faster and further into the fabric.
This way you get excellent results from your ironing.
The steam is emitted in frequent bursts rather than continuously.
The pressure generated may cause a slight noise.This is not a
technical fault!
9 • Shot of Steam
(from temperature setting •• up)
IMPORTANT Leave an interval of 4 seconds between each
shot and wait until the flow of steam is finished before
standing the iron on its heel.
Press the shot of steam button
to generate a powerful jet of
steam and remove stubborn creases (fig.14).
10 • Vertical shot of steam
(from temperature setting •• up)
TIP Hold the iron 10 to 20 centimetres away from the garment
to avoid burning delicate fabrics.
Hold the iron to the vertical and press the shot of steam button
(fig.15) to remove creases from suits, jackets, skirts, hanging
curtains etc.
IMPORTANT Never direct the steam at persons or animals!
11 • Spray
Press the spray button
to dampen stubborn creases (fig.16).
12 • Anti-Drip system*
It prevents water escaping from the soleplate when the temperature
is too low.
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13 • Automatic electronic 3-position shut off
If, although switched on, the appliance is not moved, it will
automatically switch off and the auto off light will blink after
the following intervals (fig.17):
- After 30 sec., if the iron is standing on the soleplate or lying on its side.
- After 8 mins., if the iron is standing on its heel.
AFTER USE
14 • Emptying
Unplug the iron (fig.4), pour away remaining water (fig.18) and set
steam control to
.
Open and close the steam control several times (fig.19) to prevent
the drip hole into the steam chamber from furring or blocking up.
15 • Storing
Allow the appliance to cool down before storing the iron standing
on its heel (fig.20)
.
IMPORTANT Do not wind the cord around the hot soleplate.
Never store your iron placed down on the soleplate (fig.20).
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
IMPORTANT Unplug and allow the iron to fully cool down
before maintenance and cleaning.
16 • Anti-scale system
Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale deposits.
This considerably prolongs the operational life of your iron.
The anti-scale cartridge is an integral part of the water tank and
does not need to be replaced.
IMPORTANT Do not use descaling agents, as these damage the
lining of the steam chamber and so may impair the steam function.
17 • Self Clean function
(prolongs the life of the iron)
The Self Clean function flushes dirt and scale particles out of the
steam chamber. Fill the water tank with tap water up to the max
mark and heat the iron to the ••• temperature. Unplug the iron and
hold it over a sink horizontally. Hold the steam control into the Self
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Clean position (fig.5) : steam will now begin to build up. After a few
seconds water will merge from the soleplate, rinsing dirt and scale
particles out of the steam chamber. Move the steam control to
position after approx. 1 minute. Plug in the iron and allow the
iron to heat up again. Wait until the remaining water has evaporated.
Unplug from the mains and allow the iron to fully cool down.
When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth.
TIP Use the Self Clean function approx. every 2 weeks.
If the water is very hard, clean the iron weekly.
18 • Cleaning the iron
When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with a damp
cloth or sponge, as required. Remove the dirt from the soleplate
with a damp cloth or sponge.
IMPORTANT Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or
objects to clean soleplate and other parts of the iron.
If the appliance has been standing unused for long periods,
use the Self Clean function (see § 17).
PROBLEMS?
Problems Cause
Solution
The iron is
No mains supply.
Check that the mains plug is properly
inserted or try plugging the iron into
a different socket.
plugged in, but
the soleplate of
the iron
remains cold.
Set the temperature control to a
higher temperature.
Temperature control
set too low.
Move your iron.
The automatic
electronic cut-out*
is active.
Thermostat
control light*
or the yellow
led* goes on
and off.
This is normal.
When the thermostat control light*
or the yellow led* goes on and off
the iron is heating up. As soon as the
thermostat control light* goes off or
the green led* lights up the set
temperature has been reached.
Yellow and red
LED are
The electronic has
an internal failure.
Contact an official Rowenta
Customer service.
blinking
alternately.
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None or too
little steam is
being emitted.
Steam control set on dry Turn the steam control to the
position
required setting area.
.
Not enough water in the Fill the water tank.
water tank.
Anti-Drip* is active
(§ 12).
Wait for the soleplate to reach
the correct temperature.
The soleplate is Residues in the steam
Use the Self Clean function then
clean your iron.
dirty or brown
and can stain
the linen.
chamber or on the
soleplate.
Use of chemical
descaling agents.
Do not add any descaling agents
to the water in the water tank.
Use the Self Clean function and
clean your iron.
Pure distilled/demine-
Only use untreated tap water or
ralised or softened water mix half tap water with half
is being used.
distilled/demineralised water.
Use the Self Clean function and
clean your iron.
Use of starch.
Always spray starch onto the
reverse side of the fabric to be
ironed and clean your iron
soleplate.
Iron is leaking.
Soleplate temperature
too low or overuse of
Set the temperature control to a
higher temperature and allow
extra long shot of steam more time between each shot.
button.
If you are unable to trace the cause of the fault, contact an official
Rowenta Customer Service Centre.The addresses are shown in the
enclosed service centre address list. Helplines listed at the front of
this leaflet.
Further hints and tips are obtainable from our homepage:
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