Selecting The Temperature - Rowenta DX1900 Instructions Manual

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Water Recommendations

Tap water

Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP

WATER (up to 12 grains of hardness). If your water is harder

than this, Rowenta recommends mixing half tap water with

half distilled water which reduces the hardness; or just use

inexpensive bottled spring water. Never use 100% distilled

water since this can cause the iron to spit and leak.

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

Always remember:

Battery water and water containing additives (such as starch,

perfume or fabric conditioner) may not be used. Such additives

can affect the properties of the steam and, at high temperatu-

res, can form deposits in the steam chamber, which will mark

the laundry when they are emitted through the steam vents.

For this reason descaling liquids should not be used.