NOT DX1700
Warning! Iron and soleplate may still be very hot. Exercise care while wiping.
- Place iron on heel and leave to cool.
Before using iron after self cleaning, test steam and burst of steam on an old towel or cloth than can be discarded.
Vapodur Valve
To ensure the iron continues to steam efficiently, open and close the valve a few times after each use. This is done by moving the variable steam control lever left to right a few times.
After Ironing
1.Turn the temperature dial to the min setting. Slide the steam lever to the no steam position 
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2.Unplug the appliance.
3.Place the iron on its heel and allow to cool completely.
4.Empty water from the appliance before storing.
We recommend emptying the iron when not in use.
5.To protect the soleplate, we recommend storing iron on its heel.
Cleaning and Maintenance
When cold and unplugged, the iron can be cleaned with a damp cloth and wiped dry.
Never use household cleaners or solvents.
Cleaning the soleplate
Rowenta soleplates have excellent
-In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the soleplate (starch, detergent
This can easily removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate Kit or a quality hot iron soleplate cleaner available at most stores. The Rowenta kit is also available through our website: www.rowentausa.com.
-To prevent scratching of the soleplate, do not iron over sharp objects (zippers, etc.). Do not place the iron on rough surfaces, e.g. metal iron support, which may scratch the soleplate.