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• After approx. 1 minute move the steam control slide to
the position.
• Insert mains plug and allow the iron to heat up again.
• Wait until the remaining water has evaporated.
• Unplug from the mains and allow iron to fully cool
down.
• When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp
cloth
We recommend using the Self Clean function approx.
Every 2 weeks. If the water is very hard, the iron should
be cleaned weekly.
Self Clean Valve
The self clean valve prevents the drip hole into the steam
chamber from furring or blocking up. To ensure the iron
continues to function properly, open and close the valve
by sliding the steam control to max then min a few times
after use.
F2
Anti-scale system
(depending on model)
Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale
deposits. This considerably prolongs the operational life
of you iron. The anti-scale cartridge is an integral part of
the water tank and does not need to be replaced.
Do not use descaling agents, as they will damage the
lining of the steam chamber and so may impair the
steam function.
F3
Anti-Drip System
(depending on model)
If the temperature is set too low, the iron cannot produce
steam because of the anti-drip technology which pre-
vents droplets of water leaking from the soleplate.
After ironing
• Unplug from the mains, pour away remaining water
and set steam control to
. Then allow the appliance to
cool down.
• Do not wind the cord round a hot soleplate.
• Store the iron standing on its heel.
Cleaning and maintenance
When cool, the iron and the soleplate can be wiped with
a damp cloth.
Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or
sharp objects to clean the soleplate. Depending on the
model, if the soleplate is stainless steel it can be cleaned
using a Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Stick.
Important:
If the appliance has been standing unused for long peri-
ods, hold it horizontally and allow it to emit steam for 1
minute to clean the steam ducts and remove any residue
from the iron.
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Problem
No power supply.
The temperature
control is on position
“0” or set too low.
This is normal.
The steam control is
set on position
.
There is insufficient
water in the tank.
The Anti-Drip func-
tion is active (depen-
ding on model).
You are using chemi-
cal descaling agents.
Pure distilled/demi-
neralised or softened
water is being used.
Your linen is not rin-
sed sufficiently or
your have ironed a
new garment before
washing it.
You are using too
high a temperature.
You are using starch.
Over use of power
steam button.
You have placed
your iron flat on a
metallic rest plate.
You have ironed
over a zip.
Check that the mains plug
is properly inserted or try
plugging the iron into a dif-
ferent socket.
Turn the temperature con-
trol to the required setting.
When the thermostat light
goes on and off, the iron is
heating up. As soon as the
light goes off, the steam tem-
perature has been reached.
Turn the steam control to
the required setting area.
Fill the tank (C).
Wait for the soleplate to reach
the correct temperature.
Do not add any descaling
agents to the water in the
water tank.
Only use untreated tap
water or mix half tap water
with half distilled/deminera-
lised water.
Ensure linen is rinsed
thoroughly to remove any
soap deposits or chemicals
on new garments which may
be sucked up by the iron.
See the temperature table to
correctly set the thermostat.
Clean the soleplate as indica-
ted in section H. Always spray
starch onto the reverse side of
the fabric to be ironed.
Allow more time between
each burst.
Always set the iron on its
heel.
Try to avoid ironing over zips
which may have rough edges.
Possible cause
Solution
The soleplate
does not heat
up or the ther-
mostat light
does not come
on.
Thermostat
light goes on
and off.
None or too litt-
le steam is
being emitted.
Brown streaks
come through
the holes in the
soleplate and
stain the fabric.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and can stain
the linen.
Iron is leaking.
The soleplate is
scratched or
damaged.
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