Cleaning And Maintenance - Rowenta Professional DE 873 Instructions For Use Manual

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

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.
To ensure your iron continues to steam efficiently the valve MUST
be opened and closed a few times. This is done by moving the
variable steam control left to right a few times each time you finish
ironing.
When cold and unplugged, the iron can be cleaned with a damp
cloth and wiped dry. Never use household cleaners or solvents.
Cleaning the Soleplate (depending on model):
Rowenta stainless steel and Titan Plus soleplates have excellent
non-stick properties and can be simply wiped clean when cold.
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.
Do not use abrasive household cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads.
The soleplate of your iron makes ironing easier. To prevent
scratching of the soleplate, do not iron over sharp objects
(zippers, etc.). Do not place the iron on rough surfaces, e.g.
metal iron support, which may scratch the soleplate.
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