Iron Troubleshooting - Rowenta Precision Steam Iron Instructions For Use Manual

IRON TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause
Iron is leaking. DISTILLED WATER
SOFTENED WATER
Auto-off activated?
Overuse of burst of
steam.
Iron won't heat. Is iron plugged in?
Thermostat set too
low?
Auto-off activated?
Ready light goes This is normal.
on and off.
I Iron does not Iron is not hot
steam. enough.
Is variable steam
control correctly set?
Steam valve is
clogged.
STORE IRON ON HEEL (VERTICALLY) WITH STEAM CONTROL
AT MIN.
For more information refer to the full use instructions.
If after using the trouble shooting guide you are still experiencing
problems, do not return the iron to the store, but contact Rowenta
Consumer Service who will be pleased to assist you.
In line with a policy of continuous product improvement Rowenta
reserves the right to change product specifications without prior
notice.
Solution
DO NOT use 100% pure distilled
water, use tap water. In very hard
water areas mix half tap water with
half distilled to reduce hardness; or
use inexpensive bottled spring water.
Most softened water is alright, but
if you experience leaks or spitting,
change to untreated tap water or
inexpensive bottled spring water.
DO NOT use 100% distilled water.
Move iron or gently shake.
Allow more time between each
burst.
Check plug is in socket.
Turn thermostat higher.
Move iron or gently shake.
The light goes on and off showing
the thermostat is switching the heat
on and off to maintain the correct
temperature.
If the iron is not hot enough the
anti-drip system will activate and
stop the iron's steam production. Set
thermostat to the ( ) position.
Always allow iron sufficient time to
heat up (indicator light goes out)
before activating the variable steam
control.
If iron is fitted with a variable steam
control, turn it to a higher setting.
Move variable steam controm from
min to max several times to clear
blockage.
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