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 undiluted 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 recommend that you try using 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 to avoid damaging your 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 eventually appear as brown stains. If you experience these problems Rowenta recommends using inexpensive bottled spring water.
Never use 100% pure distilled water.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
MWhen 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 stainless steel and Titan Plus soleplates have excellent non- stick properties and can simply be wiped clean when cold.
MIn normal use a draggy coating may build up on the soleplate (starch, detergent buildup, burnt synthetic fibers). This can be easily removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate Cleaning Kit or a quality hot iron soleplate cleaner available at most stores.
MDo not use abrasive household cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads.
MTo prevent scratching of the soleplate, do not iron over sharp ob- jects (zippers, etc.). Do not place the iron on rough surfaces, e.g. metal iron support, which may scratch the soleplate.
SELF CLEANING
Your iron is equipped with two self clean functions. Do not use descaling agents in your Rowenta iron.
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