Clean position (fig.5) : steam will now begin to build up. After a few seconds water will merge from the soleplate, rinsing dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber. Move the steam control to 
position after approx. 1 minute. Plug in the iron and allow the iron to heat up again. Wait until the remaining water has evaporated. Unplug from the mains and allow the iron to fully cool down.
When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth.
TIP Use the Self Clean function approx. every 2 weeks. If the water is very hard, clean the iron weekly.
18 • Cleaning the iron
When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with a damp cloth or sponge, as required. Remove the dirt from the soleplate with a damp cloth or sponge.
IMPORTANT Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or objects to clean soleplate and other parts of the iron.
If the appliance has been standing unused for long periods, use the Self Clean function (see § 17).
PROBLEMS?
Problems | Cause | Solution |
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The iron is | No mains supply. | Check that the mains plug is properly |
plugged in, but |
| inserted or try plugging the iron into |
the soleplate of |
| a different socket. |
the iron |
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remains cold. | Temperature control | Set the temperature control to a |
| set too low. | higher temperature. |
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| The automatic | Move your iron. |
| electronic |
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| is active. |
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Thermostat | This is normal. | When the thermostat control light* |
control light* |
| or the yellow led* goes on and off |
or the yellow |
| the iron is heating up. As soon as the |
led* goes on |
| thermostat control light* goes off or |
and off. |
| the green led* lights up the set |
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| temperature has been reached. |
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Yellow and red | The electronic has | Contact an official Rowenta |
LED are | an internal failure. | Customer service. |
blinking |
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alternately. |
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* depending on model | 9 |
