Rowenta DW5122 Manual page 10

PROBLEMS?
Problems
The iron is plugged
in, but the soleplate
of the iron remains
cold.
None or too little
steam is being
emitted.
Brown streaks
come through the
holes inthe
soleplate and stain
the linen.
Iron is leaking.
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(*) Depending on model
Cause
No mains supply.
Temperature control set too
low.
The automatic electronic
cut-off* is active.
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 /
demineralised or softened
water is being used.
Overuse of shot of steam
button.
Soleplate temperature too
low .
Solution
Check that the mains plug is properly
inserted or try plugging the iron into a
different socket.
Set the temperature control to a higher
temperature.
Move your iron.
Turn the steam control to the required
setting area.
Fill the water tank.
Wait for the soleplate to reach the
correct temperature.
Use the Anti Calc function then clean
your iron.
Do not add any descaling agents to the
water in the water tank. Use the Anti
Calc 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
Anti Calc function and clean your iron.
Allow more time between each shot.
Set the temperature control to a higher
temperature.
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