WATER TO USE IN ROWENTA IRONS
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 distilled water which reduces the hardness; or use just inexpensive bottled spring water.
Never use 100% distilled water since this can cause the iron to spit and leak.
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 iron to leak or spit during use. If you experience this type of problem we recom- mend trying inexpensive bottled spring water or untreated tap water.
Never use 100% pure 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 thrown away to avoid damaging clothes.
Iron and other impurities
If your water supply contains large amounts of iron or organic matter, these minerals can collect inside the iron and eventual- ly appear as brown stains. If you experience these issues, we recommend trying inexpensive bottled spring water.
Never use 100% pure distilled water.
Always remember:
Battery water and water containing additives (such as starch, perfume or fabric onditioner) may not be used in the iron. Such additives can affect the properties of the steam and, at high temperatures, can form deposits in the steam chamber. These deposits can mark laundry when they are emitted through the steam vents. For this reason, descaling liquids should not be used.