Maintenance And Cleaning - Rowenta Water Control Manual

Notice WaterControl 013982-N65
7 • Filling the tank when it is
empty during operation.
VERY IMPORTANT : Before opening your
boiler, ensure that there is no more steam
left inside by pressing the steam control
button located on the handle of the iron and
keep it pressed down until there is no more
steam.
Stop the generator by pressing the on/off
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switch ( ) and disconnecting the plug. Slowly
unscrew the boiler cap.
Take a jug and fill it with a maximum of one
litre of water then pour the water into the tank,
taking care not to let it spill over (
If this occurs, remove the excess water.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before cleaning or emptying your generator, it is imperative that you turn it off, unplug it and
leave it to cool for more than 2 hours, to prevent any risk of burns.
9 • Cleaning the generator
Never hold the iron or the base unit under
the tap.
Do not use detergent or descaling products
for cleaning the soleplate or the base unit.
The soleplate
of your iron, once it has cooled down, with a
damp cloth or sponge.
If the soleplate becomes very dirty, we
recommend that
commercially available cleaning product.
Do not use any abrasive products to clean it.
The base unit
occasionally with a soft dampened cloth.
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Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly,
reconnect your generator to the mains, and
switch it on. The Water Control lights will
successively come on then switch off (
the tank is heating up.
When the steam is ready, the Water Control
lights will remain stationary and indicate the
water level in the tank (
8 • Storing the generator
Turn off at the main switch and unplug. Place
the iron on the rest. Put away the electric cord
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and steam cord ( ).
Leave the steam generator to cool down
before putting it away if it is stored in a
cupboard or confined space.
You can store your steam generator in
complete safety.
10 • Rinsing the boiler
(once a month)
BE CAREFUL : To extend the life of your
boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it
is essential that you rinse out the boiler at
least after every 10 uses (approximately once
a month). If your water is hard, increase the
frequency.
In particular, do not use descaling agents for
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rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage
it.
Check that the generator is cold and
unplugged for more than 2 hours. (
Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with
untreated tap water (
Shake the base unit for a few moments (
then empty it completely over your sink (
To obtain the best results, we advise you to
repeat this operation.
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