ROWENTA Sew 'n' Press Steam Iron - Manual (Page 10)

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IRON TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
Iron is leaking. Use only tap water. NEVER USE 100% DISTILLED WATER.
The iron is designed to use tap
water. In very hard water areas we
recommend mixing half tap water
with half distilled water.
Softened water. If you experience leaking or spitting,
change to untreated tap water or a
50/50 tap/distilled water mix or
inexpensive bottled spring water.
SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS.
Is iron hot enough? Set thermostat to the ●●● position.
Allow iron to heat up (indicator light
goes out) before using steam control.
Overuse of the burst Allow more time between each
of steam. burst.
Iron won’t heat. Is iron plugged in? Check plug is in socket.
Thermostat set too Turn thermostat to a higher setting.
low?
Indicator light This is normal. The light goes on and off showing
goes on and off. the thermostat is switching the heat
on and off to maintain the correct
temperature.
I Iron does not Is variable steam Turn variable steam control to a
steam. control correctly set? higher setting
Steam valve is Move variable steam control from
clogged. min. to max. several times to clear
blockage.
Store iron on heel (vertically) with steam control at min.
For more information refer to the full use instructions.
If after using the troubleshooting 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.