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IS THERE
Problems
The generator does not come on
and the thermostat light is not
illuminated.
Water runs out of the holes in
the soleplate.
Water streaks appear on the
linen.
White streaks come through the
holes in the soleplate.
Brown streaks come through
the holes in the soleplate and
stain the linen.
The soleplate is dirty or brown
and may stain the linen.
There is no steam or there is
little steam.
Steam comes out from around
the collector cover/boiler rinse
cap (depending on model).
The red "water tank empty"
light is on.
Steam or water escapes under
the appliance.
The orange "Calc- way System"
or "Boiler rinse" (depending on
the model) light is on.
HELPLINE
If you have any product problems or queries with your product, please telephone our
Customer Relations team on:
0845 602 1454 (UK) - (01) 677 4003 (Ireland)
Consult our web site: www.rowenta.co.uk
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‹ Leave it at a local civic waste disposal centre.
PROBLEM ? _______________________________
Causes
The appliance is not switched on.
Water has condensed in the
pipes because you are using
steam for the first time or you
have not used it for some time.
You use steam too frequently
when your iron is not hot
enough.
Your ironing board is saturated
with water because it is not
suitable for use with a steam
generator.
Your boiler has a build-up of
scale because it has not been
rinsed out regularly.
You are using chemical descaling
agents or additives in the water
for ironing.
Your linen is not rinsed
sufficiently or you have ironed a
new garment before washing it.
You are ironing at too high a
temperature.
You are using starch.
The water tank is empty (red light
on).
The soleplate temperature is set
to the maximum.
The cap / cover (depending on
model) is not tight enough.
The seal of the cap/cover
(depending on model) is damaged.
The generator is faulty.
The water tank is empty.
The generator is faulty.
You did not press the "Restart"
button.
Solutions
Check that your appliance is correctly plugged in.
Press on the steam control button away from your
ironing board until the iron produces steam.
Wait for the thermostat light to go out before
activating the steam button.
djust the frequency of use of the steam trigger to
match the position of the thermostat (see § 5).
Check that your ironing board is suitable.
Depending on model:
- Rinse the boiler when the ""Boiler rinse" light flashes.
- Rinse the collector when the "Calc- way System"
light flashes.
If your water is very hard, increase the frequency.
Never add this type of product in the water tank or in
the boiler (see § "for what water may be used").
Contact an pproved Service Centre.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap
deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be
sucked up by the iron.
See our recommendations regarding temperature
control setting.
lways spray starch on the reverse side of the fabric
to be ironed.
Fill the water tank and press the "Restart" button on
the control panel.
The generator is working but steam is very hot and
dry therefore is less visible. s a consequence, it is
less visible.
Tighten the stopper / collector.
Contact an pproved Service Centre.
Stop using the generator and contact an
pprovedService Centre.
Press the "Restart" button on the control panel until
the indicator goes out.
Stop using the generator and contact an pproved
Service Centre.
Press the "Restart" button on the control panel until
the indicator goes out.
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