Rowenta DX15 Serie Mode D'emploi page 6

IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
PROBLEMS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
The iron leaks at
the start of iro-
ning.
A brown di-
scharge
coming from
the soleplate
is staining the
clothing.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
You are using the steam
when the iron is not hot
enough.
You are using the power-
steam button (turbo steam)
too often.
You have stored the iron ho-
rizontally without emptying
the water tank and setting
the steam control to
The chose temperature is
too low and does not allow
for the formation of steam.
You have removed the
anti-calc valve to fill up
your iron.
The steam control dial is not
set to when filling the
water tank.
You are using chemical des-
caling agents.
You are not using the right
type of water.
Clothing fibres are building
up in the holes of the sole-
plate and burning.
You are using starch.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you
are ironing a new item of
clothing before washing it.
You are not using the right
type of water.
Wait for the indicator
light to turn off.
Wait a few seconds bet-
ween each use.
See the section on "After
Ironing".
.
Position the thermostate
in the steam range (from
two dots to max).
Do not remove the anti-
calc valve when filling
the iron.
Ensure that the steam
control dial is set to
when filling the water
tank.
Do not introduce a de-
scaling agent into the
water tank.
Operate a self-cleaning
and see the chapter on
"Which water should I
use?"
Clean the steam chamber
and the soleplate with a
damp sponge. Periodi-
cally vacuum the holes in
the soleplate.
Clean the soleplate as
indicated above. Spray
the starch on the reverse
side of the clothing to be
ironed.
Ensure that your laundry
is sufficiently rinsed to
eliminate potential soap
deposits or chemical
products on new items of
clothing.
Refer to "Which water
should I use?"
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SOLUTIONS