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If there is a problem?

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

SOLUTION

Water drips from 

the holes in the 

soleplate.

You are using steam while the 

iron is not hot enough.

Wait until the thermostat light 

goes out.

You are using the shot of steam 

button too often.

Wait a few seconds between each 

use of the button.

You have stored the iron 

horizontally, without emptying it 

and without setting it to  . 

See the section «Storing your iron».

Brown streaks 

come through 

the holes in the 

soleplate and 

stain the linen.

You are using ironing water 

additives (i.e. scented water, 

starch).

Never use ironing water additives; 

these will permanently damage your 

steam iron.

You are not using the right type 

of water.

Perform a Self cleaning operation 

and consult the chapter «What 

water should I use?».

Your linen has not been rinsed 

sufficiently or you have ironed a 

new garment before washing it.

Make sure that your laundry is rinsed 

sufficiently in order to remove any 

deposits of soa    p or chemical products 

on new clothes.

The soleplate is 

dirty or brown and 

can stain the linen.

Your are ironing with an 

inappropriate temperature 

selection (temperature too high).

Clean the soleplate (refer to 

chapter 11). Select the appropriate 

program.

You have ironed over a printed 

are of a garment.

Never iron over printed areas or 

applications – always iron the 

reverse side of such a garment.

There is little or no 

steam. 

The water tank is empty.

Fill the water tank.

Your iron has been used dry for 

too long.

Carry out a Self clean.

The soleplate 

is scratched or 

damaged.

You have placed your iron flat 

on a metallic rest-plate or ironed 

over a zip.

Refrain from ironing over metallic 

buttons or zippers.

Steam or water 

come from the iron 

as you finish filling 

the tank.

The steam control is not set to 

the

position. 

Check that the steam control is set 

to the

position. 

The water tank is overfilled.

Never exceed the Max level.

The spray does not 

spray. 

The water tank is not filled 

enough.

Fill up the water tank.

   The surfaces which are marked with this sign and 

the soleplate are very hot during the use of the 

appliances. Don’t touch these surfaces before the 

iron is cooled down.

•  If the electric power cord is damaged, it must be 

replaced by an Approved Service Centre in order to 

prevent any danger.

IMPORTANT RECOMMANDATIONS

•  The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220-240V). Always plug your iron into an earth 

socket. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.

•  If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is corrected rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.

•  Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord.

•  Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.

•  Never touch the electric cord with the soleplate of the iron.

•  Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are ironing close to the edge of your ironing board.

•  Never direct the steam towards people or animals.

•  For your saftey, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Electromagnetic 

Compatibility, Environmental Directives).

•  This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the 

instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

What water to use?

Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. If your water is very hard (check with your local water 

authority), it is possible to mix untreated tap water with store-bought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions: 

- 50% tap water, - 50% distilled or demineralised water.

However, it is necessary to operate the Self clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits from the steam 

chamber.

Use the Self clean function approximately every 2 weeks. If the water is very hard clean the iron weekly

Types of water not to use?

Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.The types of water listed below contain organic waste or 

mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining, or premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented 

or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should 

not be used in your Rowenta iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.

 PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION  

BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Environnement

Environment protection first !

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  Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

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  Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

Important notice for ≥ 2400W models only :

Under unfavorable mains conditions, phenomena like transient voltage drops or lighting fluctuations 

can happen. Therefore, it is recommended that the iron is connected to a power supply system with 

a maximum impedance of 0,29 Ω. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply company 

for the system impedance at the interface point.