Rowenta Pressure iron & steamer manual Troubleshooting, Issues Possible causes Solutions

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Issues

Possible causes

Solutions

 

 

 

 

Water runs through the holes in the

Boiler is too full.

Do not fill the boiler with more than

soleplate.

 

33 oz. water.

 

 

Thermostat isn’t working.

Send appliance to an authorized

 

 

 

service center.

 

 

The iron was used before reaching

Wait for the temperature/steam

 

 

the required temperature.

control lights to go out before

 

 

 

ironing.

 

 

Water has condensed in the steam

Hold the iron away from clothing and

 

 

tube as iron hasn’t been used for

press the steam control button until

 

 

some time.

iron produces steam.

 

 

Steam output control dial is set too

Decrease steam output while ironing

 

 

high for the temperature set on the

at low temperature (•).

 

 

iron.

 

The soleplate leave white streaks on

The boiler has a build-up of scale and

Rinse the boiler after every 10 uses

clothing when ironing.

needs to be rinsed out regularly.

(see “Cleaning and Maintenance”).

 

 

 

 

The soleplate leave brown streaks on

Chemical descaling agents or

Never use descaling agents or

clothing when ironing.

additives have been used.

additives. Rinse boiler thoroughly.

 

 

Tap water is high in organic matter

Switch to bottled spring water or

 

 

such as rust or iron.

rinse boiler more often.

The soleplate has build-up.

Ironing at too high a temperature.

Refer to the Steam Ironing section of

 

 

 

the instructions for temperature

 

 

 

recommendations.

 

 

Spray starch build-up.

Spray starch on the reverse side of

 

 

 

the garment.

 

 

 

 

There is little or no steam.

The boiler is empty.

Fill the boiler.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The boiler is not ready.

Wait for the steam indicator light to

 

 

 

go out before using steam.

 

 

 

 

Steam escapes from the boiler cap.

Cap screwed on incorrectly.

Unscrew cap when unit is cold and

 

 

 

put back on.

 

 

The seal on the cap is worn.

Check cap regularly for signs of wear

 

 

 

and tear to red rubber ring. Replace if

 

 

 

wear is noticed.

 

 

 

 

If troubleshooting does not assist, before consulting the retailer regarding their return/exchange policy, please telephone consumer service at 781-396-0600.

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Contents Page Description Important Safety Instructions Turning on and off Before USEWater recommendations USEFilling the boiler while in use Steam ironingDry ironing Vertical steamRinsing out the boiler Maintenance and CleaningCleaning the soleplate After ironingIssues Possible causes Solutions TroubleshootingOffice Location only Limited Warranty