•After approx. 1 minute move the steam control slide to the 
position.
•Insert mains plug and allow the iron to heat up again.
•Wait until the remaining water has evaporated.
•Unplug from the mains and allow iron to fully cool down.
•When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth.
We recommend using the Self Clean function approx. Every 2 weeks. If the water is very hard, the iron should be cleaned weekly.
Self Clean Valve
The self clean valve prevents the drip hole into the steam chamber from furring or blocking up. To ensure the iron continues to function properly, open and close the valve by sliding the steam control to max then min a few times after use.
F2
Your iron contains an
Do not use descaling agents, as they will damage the lining of the steam chamber and so may impair the steam function.
F3
If the temperature is set too low, the iron cannot produce steam because of the
G After ironing
•Unplug from the mains, pour away remaining water and set steam control to 
. Then allow the appliance to cool down.
•Do not wind the cord round a hot soleplate.
•Use the integrated cord winding facility for storage.
•Store the iron standing on its heel.
H Cleaning and maintenance
When cool, the iron and the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth.
Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or sharp objects to clean the soleplate. Depending on the model, if the soleplate is stainless steel it can be cleaned using a Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Stick.
Important:
If the appliance has been standing unused for long peri- ods, hold it horizontally and allow it to emit steam for 1 minute to clean the steam ducts and remove any residue from the iron.