After Use; Maintenance And Cleaning - Rowenta DW95X Manual

6 • Anti-Drip system
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It prevents water dripping out of the soleplate when the temperature is too low.
7 • Auto Off function
• For your safety, the electronic system cuts off the power and the auto off indicator
light flashes fig 9 when:
- The iron remains motionless for more than 8 minutes on its base
- The iron remains flat or on its side for more than 30 seconds
To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing.

AFTER USE

8 • Emptying
fig 1
Unplug the iron . Pour away remaining water
9 • Storing
Allow the appliance to cool down for 1 hour before winding the cord around the heel. Store
the iron on its base in a dry and safe place
IMPORTANT Do not wind the cord around the hot soleplate. Never store your iron
placed down on the soleplate.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down before
maintenance and cleaning.
10 • Cleaning the iron
When the appliance has cooled down, wipe the iron down with a damp cloth or sponge. A non
abrasive cleaning agent can be used.
IMPORTANT Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or objects to clean the
soleplate and other parts of the iron.
WARNING : Do not use descaling agents even if advertised for steam irons. They will
permanently damage your iron.
11 • Calc clean program (4-6 min)
The Calc Clean System flushes dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber.
This considerably prolongs the operational life of your iron.
Your iron needs to be cleaned when the CALC CLEAN warning light remains lighted on the
fig 11a
LED screen .
If the "CALC CLEAN" light starts flashing when you are ironing, you can finish your ironing
session. There is no risk for your clothes nor the appliance.
TO START THE CALC CLEAN PROGRAM:
fig 1
1. Unplug the iron ( )
fig 2 & 3
2. Fill in the water tank
3. Plug the iron ( fig 4 )
4. Put the iron over a sink or a basin
5. Press simultaneously the Mode button & the trigger for 3 secondes to start the Calc Clean
Program. ( fig 11b )
The iron will start to heat up without producing steam. When arrived at the maximum
temperature, the water will start to run down
screen will blink alternatively. Once the process finished, the iron will automatically shut off.
Allow the appliance to cool down and then wipe the iron down with a damp cloth or a sponge.
IMPORTANT: this program will last 4 to 6 minutes.
fig 10
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fig 12
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fig 11c . During the process, the fabrics on the LED
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PROBLEMS
Problem Cause
The iron is plugged in, but the No mains supply.
soleplate of the iron remains
cold.
The automatic electronic auto
off is active.
The iron is not ready to use.
None or too little steam is
being emitted.
Not enough water in the
water tank.
Anti-Drip is active
The trigger is not pressed.
The steam is blocked on
NYLON mode in order to
protect your clothes
Brown streaks come through Residues in the steam
the holes in the soleplate and chamber or on the soleplate.
stain the fabric.
Use of chemical
descaling agents,
perfumed or scented
additives.
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
Iron is leaking.
trigger.
Use of the shot of steam
trigger on NYLON, SILK or
WOOL modes.
Solution
Check that the mains plug
is properly inserted or try
plugging the iron into a
different socket.
Move your iron.
Wait until the mode you have
selected stops blinking.
NB: on "Nylon" mode, the
steam output is low to
preserve your clothes.
Fill the water tank.
Wait for the soleplate to reach
the correct temperature.
Press the trigger to get steam
output.
Select a higher mode if
needed
Use the Calc Clean Program
then clean your iron.
Do not add any descaling
agents, perfumed, or
scented additives to the
water in the water tank.
Use the Calc Clean Program
and clean your iron if you
have used the above.
Clean the soleplate with a
non-metallic sponge.
Ensure linen is rinsed
thoroughly.
Always spray starch onto the
reverse side of the fabric to
be ironed and clean your iron
soleplate afterwards.
Only use untreated tap water
or mix half tap water with half
distilled/demineralised water.
Use the Calc Clean Program
and clean your iron.
Allow more time between
each shot.
Use only the steam boost on
COTTON and LINEN modes.
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