Rowenta FOCUS Manual page 38

None or too
little steam is
being emitted.
Brown streaks
come through
the holes inthe
soleplate and
stain the linen.
Iron is leaking.
If you are unable to trace the cause of the fault, contact an official Rowenta
Customer Service Centre. The addresses are shown in the enclosed service
centre address list. Helplines listed at the front of this leaflet.
Further hints and tips are obtainable from our homepage: www.rowenta.com.
* depending on model
Steam control set on
dry position .
Not enough water in
the water tank.
Anti-Drip* is active
(§ 11).
Residues in the steam
chamber or on the
soleplate.
Use of chemical
descaling agents.
Fabric fibres have
accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate
and are burning.
Your linen is not rinsed
sufficiently or you have
ironed a new garment
before washing it.
Use of starch.
Pure distilled /
demine-ralised or
softened water is
being used.
Overuse of shot of
steam button.
Soleplate temperature
too low .
Turn the steam control to the
required setting area.
Fill the water tank.
Wait for the soleplate to reach
the correct temperature.
Use the Self Clean function then
clean your iron.
Do not add any descaling agents
to the water in the water tank.
Use the Self Clean function and
clean your iron.
Clean the soleplate with a
non-metallic sponge.
Vacuum the holes of the
soleplate from time to time.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly
to remove any soap deposits or
chemicals on new garments
which may be sucked by the
iron.
Always spray starch onto the
reverse side of the fabric to be
ironed and clean your iron
soleplate.
Only use untreated tap water or
mix half tap water with half
distilled/demineralised water.
Use the Self Clean function and
clean your iron.
Allow more time between each
shot.
Set the temperature control to a
higher temperature.
Subject to modifications !
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