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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.
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 your 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 these damage the lining
of the steam chamber and so may impair the steam fun-
ction.
F3
Anti-Drip system
(depending on model)
If the temperature is set too low, the iron cannot produce
steam because of the anti-drip technologoy 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, the stainless steel soleplate can be cleaned using
a Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Stick PC05.
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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H
Problems?
If you are unable to trace the cause of the fault, contact an
official Rowenta Customers Service Centre. The addresses
are shown in the enclosed service centre adress list.
Further hints and tips are obtainable from our homepage:
www.rowenta.com
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Problem
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.
The soleplate is
scratched or
damaged.
No power supply.
The temperature
control is on position
"0" or set too low
Turn the temperature
control (D) to the
required setting.
This is normal.
The steam control is
set on position
.
There is insufficient
water in the tank.
The Anti-Drip func-
tion (F3) is active.
You are using chemi-
cal descaling agents.
Your linen is not rin-
sed sufficiently or
you have ironed a
new garment before
washing it.
You are using too
high a temperature.
You are using starch.
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 (D) to the required set-
ting.
When the warning light
goes on and off, the iron is
heating up. As soon as the
light goes off, the set tem-
perature has been reached.
Turn the steam control to
the required setting area
(E2).
Fill the tank (C).
Wait for the soleplate to
reach the correct tempera-
ture.
You are using chemical des-
caling agents.
Ensure linen is rinsed
thoroughly to remove any
soap desposits or chemi-
cals on new garments
which may be sucked up by
the iron.
See the temperature table
to correctly set the ther-
mostat.
Clean the soleplate as indica-
ted in section H. Always spray
starch onto the reverse side of
the fabric to be ironed.
Always set the iron on its
heel.
Try to avoid ironing over
zips which may have rough
edges.
Possible cause
Solution
