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None or too little
steam is being
emitted.
Steam control set on dry
position .
Turn the steam control to the
required setting area.
Not enough water in the
water tank.
Fill the water tank.
Anti-Drip* is active (§ 12). Wait for the soleplate to reach the
correct temperature.
Brown streaks
come through
the holes in the
soleplate and
stain the linen.
Residues in the steam
chamber or on the
soleplate.
Use the Self Clean function then
clean your iron.
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-
ralised or softened water
is being used.
Only use untreated tap water or
mix half tap water with half
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.
Fabric fibres have
accumulated in the holes
of the soleplate and are
burning.
Carry out a self-clean and clean the
soleplate.
Vacuum the holes of the soleplate
from time to time.
Your linen has not been
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 up by the iron.
Iron is leaking. Soleplate temperature too
low or overuse of shot of
steam button.
Set the temperature control to a
higher temperature and allow
more time between each shot.
If you have any further problems or queries please contact our
Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice:
Helpline: 0845 602 1454 - UK.
(01) 4610390 - Ireland
Or consult our web site: www.rowenta.co.uk
Subject to modifications !
* depending on model
