Troubleshooting - Rowenta DX1900 Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Issues
Iron does not
heat.
Not enough
steam.
Iron is emitting a
brown or white
substance.
Iron is leaking.
The Auto-off light
is flashing.
Build up on the
soleplate.
Spray function
does not work.
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Possible causes
No properly plugged
in.
The temperature
control is set too low.
Auto-off has engaged
(depending on model).
There is insufficient
water in the tank.
Iron is not set to a
steam setting.
The Anti-drip function
is active.
Water may need to be
changed due to hard-
ness or organic matter.
Garment has not been
rinsed sufficiently
Over use of burst but-
ton.
Distilled or softened
water being used.
Overfilled.
Auto-off has engaged
(depending on model).
Starch use.
Burnt material.
Ironing at too high
temperature.
Priming may be neces-
sary on first use.
Solutions
Check that iron is plugged
correctly.
Set the temperature control to a
higher temperature.
Move iron or shake it gently to
reactivate.
Fill the water tank.
See section called "Steam
Ironing" .
Wait for the soleplate to reach the
correct temperature.
See section "Water recommenda-
tions" . Switch to spring water or
mix tap water with distilled water.
Ensure garments are rinsed tho-
rouhgly to remove any detergent
desposits or chemicals on new
garments.
Allow mor time between each
burst.
See section "Water recommenda-
tions" . Switch to spring water or
mix tap water with distilled water.
Do not fill past max line on tank.
Be sure to close the cover at
filling inlet.
Move iron or shake gently to
reactivate.
Spray reverse side of fabric and
allow starch to penetrate.
Be sure to set temperature accor-
ding to fabric being ironed.
Fill with water.
Hold cold iron horizontally.
Place finger over the spray nozzle
to create a vacuum.
Press the spray button 4 to 5
times.
Remove finger from nozzle, press
spray button a few more times.