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2 • Helpful Hints
- When ironing start with fabrics that require a low temperature setting (
•
)
and finish with those which need the highest temperature (
•••
).
- Mixed fiber fabrics should be ironed on the temperature for the most
delicate fabric. For example a shirt that is 60% cotton and 40% polyester
should be ironed at the (
•
) setting for synthetics.
- If spray starch is used, spray it onto the reverse side of the garment.
Allow starch to penetrate before ironing by setting garment aside for 30
seconds.
- For best results, use a mesh type ironing board to allow excess steam to
escape.
- For delicate fabrics, we recommend carrying out a test on an
unobtrusive area of the garment such as an inner seam.
- Adhere to manufacturer recommendations on garment label.
WATER RECOMMENDATIONS
1 • Tap water
Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP WATER
(up to 12 grains of hardness). If your water is harder than this, Rowenta
recommends mixing half tap water with half bottled spring water which
reduces the hardness; or just use bottled spring water. Never use 100 %
distilled water as this can cause the iron to spit and leak.
2 • Softened water
There are many types of household water softeners and the water from
many of them is perfectly acceptable for use in an iron. However, some
types of softeners, particularly those that use chemicals such as salt, can
cause the appliance to leak or spit during use. If you experience this type
of problem, we recommend that you try using bottled spring water or
untreated tap water. Never use 100 % distilled water.
Once you have changed water it will take several uses to correct the problem.
Rowenta recommends trying the steam function for the first time on an old
towel or cloth that can be discarded to avoid damaging your clothes.
3 • Iron and other impurities
If your water supply contains large amounts of iron or organic matter,
these minerals can collect inside the appliance and eventually appear as
brown stains. If you experience these problems Rowenta recommends
using bottled spring water.
Never use 100 % pure distilled water.
