Rowenta DZ5 Series User Manual page 6

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If there is a problem?
PROBLEM
Water drips from
the holes in the
soleplate.
Brown streaks come
through the holes
in the soleplate and
stain the linen.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown and
can stain the linen.
There is little or no
steam.
The soleplate is
scratched or
damaged.
Steam or water
come from the iron
as you finish filling
the tank.
The spray does not
spray.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
You are using steam while the
iron is not hot enough.
You are using the shot of steam
button too often.
You have stored the iron
horizontally, without emptying it
and without setting it to
You are using ironing water
additives (i.e. scented water,
starch).
You are not using the right type
of water.
Your linen has not been rinsed
sufficiently or you have ironed a
new garment before washing it.
Your are ironing with an
inappropriate temperature
selection (temperature too high).
You have ironed over a printed
are of a garment.
The water tank is empty.
Your iron has been used dry for
too long.
You have placed your iron flat
on a metallic rest-plate or ironed
over a zip.
The steam control is not set to
the position.
The water tank is overfilled.
The water tank is not filled
enough.
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SOLUTION
Wait until the thermostat light goes
out.
Wait a few seconds between each
use of the button.
See the section "Storing your iron".
.
Never use ironing water additives;
these will permanently damage your
steam iron.
Perform a Self cleaning operation
and consult the chapter "What
water should I use?".
Make sure that your laundry is rinsed
sufficiently in order to remove any
deposits of soap or chemical products on
new clothes.
Clean the soleplate (refer to chapter
11). Select the appropriate program.
Never iron over printed areas or
applications – always iron the
reverse side of such a garment.
Fill the water tank.
Carry out a Self clean.
Refrain from ironing over metallic
buttons or zippers.
Check that the steam control is set
to the position.
Never exceed the Max level.
Fill up the water tank.