Rowenta DW7000, Manual, Page: 7 / 74

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Brown streaks
come through
the holes inthe
soleplate and stain
the linen.
None or too little
steam is being
emitted.
Residues in the steam
chamber or on the
soleplate.
Use the Anti Calc function then clean
your iron.
Anti-Drip* is active
(§ 11).
Wait for the soleplate to reach the
correct temperature.
Not enough water in the
water tank.
Fill the water tank.
Steam control set on dry
position .
Turn the steam control to the required
setting area.
Use of chemical descaling
agents.
Do not add any descaling agents to the
water in the water tank. Use the Anti
Calc function and clean your iron.
Fabric fibres have
accumulated in the holes
of the soleplate and are
burning.
Clean the soleplate with a
non-metallic sponge.
Vacuum the holes of the soleplate
from time to time.
Your linen is not rinsed
sufficiently or you have
ironed a new garment
before washing it.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly
to remove any soap deposits or
chemicals on new garments which
may be sucked by the iron.
Use of starch. Always spray starch onto the reverse
side of the fabric to be ironed and
clean your iron soleplate.
Pure distilled /
demineralised or softened
water is
being used.
Only use untreated tap water or mix
half tap water with half distilled/
demineralised water. Use the Anti Calc
function and clean your iron.
Iron is leaking.
Overuse of shot of steam
button.
Soleplate temperature too
low .
Set the temperature control to a higher
temperature.
Allow more time between each shot.
* depending on model
PROBLEMS?
Problems Cause Solution
The iron is plugged
in, but the soleplate
of the iron remains
cold.
No mains supply. Check that the mains plug is properly
inserted or try plugging the iron into a
different socket.
Temperature control set
too low.
Set the temperature control to a higher
temperature.
The automatic electronic
cut-out* is active.
Move your iron.
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 Anti Calc
function (see § 15).