Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down there may be hot water in the reservoir. 9. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by Rowenta Appliance Company and may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
12-ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over. 3. Your Rowenta appliance is intended for household use only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Description: A Spray nozzle H Temperature control dial B Covered water filling inlet C Variable steam control D Self clean system K Temperature light (depending on model) L Transparent water tank E Spray button M Water level indicator F Burst of steam button N Stainless steel soleplate G Auto-off indicator light Swiveling cord protector...
It is normal for a small amount of smoke to be produced the first time the iron is used. This will quickly disappear. 3-WAY AUTO-OFF If the iron is not moved while it is plugged 30 sec. in, an internal safety switch will turn it off.
Check the fabric's label for appropriate setting. Laundry label To avoid an automatic switch off while the iron is heating up, always keep the iron on its heel. Start at low temperature high temperature . For delicate fabrics we recommend carrying out a test on an unobstrusive part of the garment (inner seam).
POINT TO NOTE If the iron has not been used for a long time (e.g. several weeks) the steam channels should be cleaned and any deposits removed from the iron. To do this, hold the iron horizontally before you start to use it and allow it to produce steam for about 1 minute.
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;...
SELF CLEANING Your iron is equipped with two self clean functions (depending on model). Do not use descaling a gents in your Rowenta iron. Vapodur Valve The patented Vapodur valve ensures that the opening which allows the water to drip from the water tank into the steam chamber of your iron remains unaffected by hard water deposits.
In 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.
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.
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