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If you are unable to trace the cause of the fault, contact an official Rowenta
Customer Service Centre. The addresses are shown in the enclosed service
centre address list. Helplines listed at the front of this leaflet.
Further hints and tips are obtainable from our homepage: www.rowenta.com.
Subject to modifications !
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 Self Clean 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 Self Clean 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 /
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.
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
