IRON TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
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Iron is leaking. | Use only tap water. | NEVER USE 100% DISTILLED WATER. |
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| The iron is designed to use tap |
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| water. In very hard water areas we |
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| recommend mixing half tap water |
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| with half distilled water. |
| Softened water. | If you experience leaking or spitting, |
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| change to untreated tap water or a |
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| 50/50 tap/distilled water mix or |
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| inexpensive bottled spring water. |
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| SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS. |
| Is iron hot enough? | Set thermostat to the ●●● position. |
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| Allow iron to heat up (indicator light |
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| goes out) before using steam control. |
| Overuse of the burst | Allow more time between each |
| of steam. | burst. |
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Iron won’t heat. | Is iron plugged in? | Check plug is in socket. |
| Thermostat set too | Turn thermostat to a higher setting. |
| low? |
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Indicator light | This is normal. | The light goes on and off showing |
goes on and off. |
| the thermostat is switching the heat |
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| on and off to maintain the correct |
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| temperature. |
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I Iron does not | Is variable steam | Turn variable steam control to a |
steam. | control correctly set? | higher setting |
| Steam valve is | Move variable steam control from |
| clogged. | min. to max. several times to clear |
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| blockage. |
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Store iron on heel (vertically) with steam control at min.
For more information refer to the full use instructions.
If after using the troubleshooting 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.
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