Iron and other impurities
If your water supply contains large amounts of iron or organic matter, these minerals can collect inside the iron and eventually appear as brown stains. If you experience these problems Rowenta recommends using inexpensive bottled spring water.
Never use 100% pure distilled water.
Always remember:
Battery water and water containing additives (such as starch, perfume or fabric conditioner) may not be used. Such additives can affect the properties of the stean and, at high temperatures, can form deposits in the steam chamber, which will mark the laundry when they are emitted through the steam vents. For this reason descaling liquids should not be used.
SELF CLEANING
Your iron is equipped with two self clean functions.
Vapodur Valve
The patented Vapodur valve ensures that the opening which allows the water to drip from the water tank into the steam chamber of your iron remains unaffected by hard water deposits.
To ensure your iron continues to steam efficiently the valve MUST be opened and closed a few times. This is done by moving the variable steam control left to right a few times each time you finish ironing.
Steam Chamber Cleaning Function
This function allows loose mineral deposits and other impurities that build up inside the iron to be flushed out. This type of self cleaning only needs to be carried out occasionally and never more than once a month.
| Self |
min | max Clean |
Fill the iron with cold tap water so the water is halfway to the max line and set variable steam to min.
Set thermostat dial to maximum position.
Stand on heel and plug in.
When the iron reaches the correct temperature, indicator light will go out, unplug iron.
Hold iron horizontally over the sink with soleplate pointing away from body.
Press and hold down the self clean button for about 1 minute.
WARNING: Doing this will cause steam and hot water to be ejected from the soleplate. Take all proper precautions and hold iron away from body.
Move the iron gently back and forth and side to side until all water has run through.
Carefully wipe all water and material from the soleplate with an old folded towel, as the water and minerals can stain the soleplate (although this has no effect on glide or performance).
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