Rowenta DR 5020 User manual

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HANDHELD FABRIC STEAMER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Voltage selector
(120/230V)
2. Lint pad
3. Fabric brush
4. Steam control dial
5. Steam indicator / Steam
button
6. Removable water tank
7. Storage hook
8. Electrical cord
DESCRIPTION
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When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be follo-
wed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this product.
• To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents,
check appliance before each use by holding it away from body and
operating.
• Use appliance for its intended use only.
• To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance
in water or other liquids.

• Do not direct steam at people or animals, or use steamer on garment
while they are being worn.
• Never yank the cord to disconnect from outlet, instead grasp plug and
pull to disconnect.
• Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with
water, emptying or when not in use.
• Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if appliance has been
dropped or damaged.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to
repair the appliance. Ship it to the nearest authorized Rowenta approved
service center for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can
cause a risk of electric shock when the appliance is used.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children and other persons
whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a responsible person to ensure that they
can use the appliance safely.
• Children should be supervised by the responsible person to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not leave appliance unattended while plugged in or while it is still
hot.
• Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam.
Use care when you empty a steam appliance, there may be hot water in
the reservoir.
• The use of accessory attachments other than those provided by
Rowenta is not recommended and may result in fire, electric shock or
personal injury.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate a high wattage appliance on
the same circuit.
• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 amp cord should be
used. Cords rated for less amps may overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
For dual voltage appliance:
• Be sure dual voltage selector is in correct voltage position before
operating. Before plugging in, read the information about dual voltage
operation contained in the instruction section of this manual.
• This appliance was set at the factory to operate at 120 Volts. Refer to
operating instructions section of this manual for conversion to 230 volts
operation.
• Incorrect setting of voltage can result in in damage of the appliance.
• Your Rowenta appliance is intended for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Please read the instructions for use and Important Safeguards
carefully.
• Remove any packaging from the appliance.
• Do not plug in or turn on until assembly is
complete.
• Set the voltage to the correct position.
• Remove the lint pad by pulling it to the bottom.
Before use
"Click"
Dual voltage (depending on model)
The appliance can work on both, 120V or 230V,
AC systems. Be sure the dual voltage selector is
in the correct voltage position before plugging in.
To do this, switch the selector which is above the
handle to the right position.
This is a 120V dual voltage appliance and may be
used in the United States and abroad without an
electrical converter. An adapter plug may be
necessary when using appliance in foreign countries. If needed, plug the
steambrush into correct adapter plug for the specific country and plug
assembly into electrical outlet.
Filling with water
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Warning! Never switch selector while unit is plugged in.
• Your steam brush has been designed to operate using untreated tap
water. If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority)
it is possible to mix tap water with distilled water in the following
proportions :
- 50% untreated tap water,
- 50% distilled or demineralised water
- or just use bottled spring water.
Warning ! Never use 100%, distilled or demineralised water as this
can cause the appliance to spit and leak.

• Remove the water tank by pushing it backwards.
• Put the tank into the handle until it snaps in.
• Unplug the rubber stopper.
• Fill the watertank to the top with water and close it securly.
• Put the tank into the handle until it snaps in.
• Completely unwind the power cord. Plug in your steam brush.
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It is normal for a small amount of smoke or steam to be produced the
first time the appliance is used. This will quickly disappear.
Use
Important: Heat concentrates the elements contained in water
during evaporation. The types of water listed below may contain
organic waste, mineral or chemical 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, air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered
or bottled water. Also use distilled or demineralised water only as
advised above.
• Once the appliance is plugged in, the light will
turn on. Set the steam control dial to the desired
setting.
• After approximately 30 seconds, the light will
turn off indicating the steambrush, has reached
working temperature.

Steam setting
Set the brush steam output to the type of fabric to be ironed - see table
below.
Type of fabric Setting
steam
Cotton / Linen
Silk / Wool
Synthetics
max.
min.
During use or while unit is heating or cooling, do not rest appliance
on its head. Place product on its side on a firm, heat resistant, flat
surface, as the head will be hot. As the appliance heats, the housing
becomes warm. This is normal.
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Be sure to remove lint pad when steaming as
excessive water or steam can cause lint pad
color to run.
• To begin steaming, press the steam button with
the steamer head facing away from you, in
vertical position.
Tips: Check the fabric’s label for recommendations. We
recommend that you test acrylic, nylon or other synthetic fabrics
in an inconspicuous area to ensure these fabrics are not damaged
by hot steam.Test fabric for color fastness in an unobtrusive part
of the garment (inner seam). Do not touch silk or velvet with
steam head. Some articles can be steamed better from
inside.Heavier fabrics may require repeated steaming. Exercise
caution at all times. For very delicate fabrics, you can remove the
brush. To avoid damage to clothes, keep a distance of 1,5 inches
between the steam head and the fabrics. We recommend that
before the first use or after the appliance has been stored for
some time to test the burst of steam.

Steaming clothes
The Ultra Steam is equipped with a clothes brush.
• To attach the accessory, line it up with the steam
head. It locks into position with an audible click.
• Simply pull on the top of the fabric brush to
remove it. You can operate the unit with or without
the accessory.
• Hang the wrinkled article of clothing on a clothes
hanger.
• Pull the clothing tight with one hand.
• Gently press the fabric brush against the clothing
and move the steambrush down the fabric. Keep
pressing the burst of steam button.
Before removing or attaching the steam brush, unplug your appliance
and let it cool down.
Lint pad
Warning: Never touch the steam head until it cools completely.
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• The combination of steam and fabric brush will gently remove the
wrinkles.
• After treatment, let the garment cool down on the hanger before wearing.
Do not allow steambrush to run dry.
The lint pad must not be used when attached to appliance.
Threads, lint and hair can easily be removed with the lint pad by brushing
the clothes slowly from left to right.
The pad can be cleaned by brushing in the opposite direction right to left
on a scrap of old cloth.

• Remove the lint pad from the steam brush by
grasping on both sides and pulling downwards.
The lint pad should slide right off of the brush,
and clamp back on after use.
• For storage, attach the lint pad to the steam
brush by lining up the slots of the brush with the
slots of the lint pad. Gently push the top of the
lint pad into place until it snaps in.
Warning: never forget to unplug your device and empty the tank after
your working session. While not in use, you can hang you steambrush
by its hook.
"Click""Click"
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After use
• Unplug the appliance. Empty the water remaining in the tank and leave
unit on its side to cool. After the appliance has cooled down, it may be
stored in the bag provided (depending on model).

Issues Possible
causes Solutions
There is no steam. The steamer is not
plugged in.
Check that your appliance is
correctly plugged in.
The water level is too
low.
Unplug your appliance and refill it.
The steam button has
not been primed.
Press the steam button 4 seconds
to begin steaming.
The appliance is
being used for the
first time.
When appliance is new, priming of
the steam feature may be
necessary. Once heated, press the
steam button up to 15-20 times to
start the steaming process.
The water tank is not
in place.
Be sure that the water tank snaps
in when put into place.
The appliance does
not heat.
It is not plugged in. Plug in your appliance.
Water leaks or spits. The water tank is not
in place.
Be sure that the water tank snaps
when put into place.
Your appliance is not
hot enough.
Allow your steam brush to heat
for approximately 30 secondes
before using.
The dual voltage is
not set correctly
Be sure that the dual voltage
selector is in correct voltage
position before operating. Unplug
the appliance and switch the
selector to the correct voltage.
There is not enough
power or too much.
The dual voltage is
not set correctly.
Be sure that the dual voltage
selector is in correct voltage
position before operating. Unplug
the appliance and switch the
selector to the correct voltage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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LIMITED WARRANTY
This Rowenta product is warranted for 1 year from date of purchase
against defects in material and workmanship. During this period, any
Rowenta product that, upon inspection by Rowenta, is proved
defective, will be repaired or replaced, at Rowenta´s option, without
charge to the customer. If a replacement product is sent, it will carry the
remaining warranty of the original product. This warranty does not
apply to any defect arising from a buyer’s or user’s misuse of the
product, negligence, failure to follow Rowenta’s instructions, use on
current or voltage other than that stamped on the product, or alteration
or repair not authorized by Rowenta. Repair or disassembly by anyone
other than a Rowenta authorized service center will void the warranty.
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, ARE MADE BY ROWENTA OR
ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
If you believe your product is defective, bring the product (or send it,
postage prepaid) along with proof of purchase to the nearest
authorized Rowenta Service Center (see below). If you send the
product, please include a letter explaining the nature of the claimed
defect.
In the interest of improving products, Rowenta reserves the
right to change specifications without prior notice.
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CORRESPONDENCE CAN BE SENT TO:
ROWENTA
196 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
www.rowentausa.com
OFFICE LOCATION ONLY. Letters will be accepted at this address and
packages without a return authorization number will be refused or
forwarded to a service center. To service product see service center
information below.
SERVICE CENTER INFORMATION:
If your appliance needs service, ship the product to your nearest
regional service center. Be sure to put your name on the outside of the
shipping box (no P.O. boxes please), include a brief note describing the
issue, and include a copy of the sales receipt if the product is in
warranty. If in warranty, Rowenta will repair or replace the product at
their discretion. If the product is out of warranty, you will be advised of
the cost of repair before any work begins.
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