Rowenta Precision Steam Iron manual Iron Troubleshooting, Problem Possible cause Solution

IRON TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Iron is leaking.	DISTILLED WATER	DO NOT use 100% pure distilled
		water, use tap water. In very hard
		water areas mix half tap water with
		half distilled to reduce hardness; or
		use inexpensive bottled spring water.
	SOFTENED WATER	Most softened water is alright, but
		if you experience leaks or spitting,
		change to untreated tap water or
		inexpensive bottled spring water.
		DO NOT use 100% distilled water.
	Auto-off activated?	Move iron or gently shake.
	Overuse of burst of	Allow more time between each
	steam.	burst.
Iron won’t heat.	Is iron plugged in?	Check plug is in socket.
	Thermostat set too	Turn thermostat higher.
	low?
	Auto-off activated?	Move iron or gently shake.
Ready light goes	This is normal.	The light goes on and off showing
on and off.		the thermostat is switching the heat
		on and off to maintain the correct
		temperature.
I Iron does not	Iron is not hot	If the iron is not hot enough the
steam.	enough.	anti-drip system will activate and
		stop the iron's steam production. Set
		thermostat to the (●●●) position.
		Always allow iron sufficient time to
		heat up (indicator light goes out)
		before activating the variable steam
		control.
	Is variable steam	If iron is fitted with a variable steam
	control correctly set?	control, turn it to a higher setting.
	Steam valve is	Move variable steam controm from
	clogged.	min to max several times to clear
		blockage.

STORE IRON ON HEEL (VERTICALLY) WITH STEAM CONTROL AT MIN.

For more information refer to the full use instructions.

If after using the trouble shooting guide you are still experiencing problems, do not return the iron to the store, but contact Rowenta Consumer Service who will be pleased to assist you.

In line with a policy of continuous product improvement Rowenta reserves the right to change product specifications without prior notice.

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