If There Is A Problem - Rowenta Freemove DE5020 User Manual

If there is a problem

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Brown streaks come You are using chemical descaling
through the holes in agents.
the soleplate and
stain the linen.
You are not using the right type of
water.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are burning.
The soleplate is dirty You are ironing with an inappropriate setting
(temperature too high).
or brown and can
stain the linen.
Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently
or you are using starch.
Your iron is releasing little The water tank is empty.
steam.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for too long.
Your iron needs recharging.
You are not using the variable steam
trigger.
The variable steam has not been
activated.
The soleplate is scratched You have placed your iron flat on a
metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.
or damaged.
You have cleaned your soleplate with an
abrasive or metal pad.
Your soleplate is releasing Scale is building up on the soleplate.
particles.
Water is running out of You have not closed the water tank
the water tank flap. flap properly.
Water drips from the You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without setting
holes in the soleplate.
it to MIN.
The red light on the Connection problem between the iron
display panel flashes when and the base.
the iron is on the base.
The spray does not spray. There is not enough water in the
water tank.
Your iron is cooling down. You are not placing it on its base
regularly.
SOLUTIONS
Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the
water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult the
section "What water to use?"
Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean the
soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum the holes of
the soleplate from time to time.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Select the appropriate setting.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above. Always spray
starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Fill the water tank.
Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a selfclean.
Carry out a self-clean.
For optimum efficiency, place the iron on its base to
be recharged at each resting period.
Hold the variable steam trigger while you iron to
obtain a constant flow of steam.
Gently shake the iron in a horizontal position, while
holding the steam trigger until the steam output
begins.
Always set your iron on its base. Try to avoid ironing
over zips. Refer to the chapter "Clean the soleplate".
Carry out a self-clean operation.
Check that the water tank flap is locked properly.
See the section "Storing your iron".
Check that the iron is pushed back completely and
connected to the base.
Fill up the water tank.
Place the iron on the base during each resting period
while you change your item of clothing.