Rowenta DW83 Serie Mode D'emploi page 6

If there is a problem?
PROBLEM
Water drips from 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 can stain
the linen.
There is little or no
steam.
The soleplate is
scratched or damaged.
Steam or water come
from the iron as you
finish filling the tank.
The spray does not
spray.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
You are using steam while
the iron is not hot enough.
You are using the shot of
steam button too often.
You have stored the iron
horizontally, without
emptying it and without
setting it to .
You are using ironing
water additives (i.e.
scented water, starch).
You are not using the
right type of water.
Your linen has not been
rinsed sufficiently or
you have ironed a new
garment before washing
it.
Your are ironing with an
inappropriate temperature
selection (temperature
too high).
You have ironed over a
printed area of a garment.
The water tank is empty.
Your iron has been used
dry for too long.
Valve pin is not correctly
in place.
Thermodial is not set to
steaming area.
You have placed your iron
flat on a metallic rest-plate
or ironed over a zip.
The steam control is not
set to the DRY position.
The water tank is
overfilled.
The water tank is not filled
enough.
SOLUTION
Wait until the thermostat light
goes out.
Wait a few seconds between
each use of the button.
See the section "Iron storage".
Never use ironing water
additives; these will
permanently damage your
steam iron.
Perform a Self cleaning
operation and consult the
chapter "What water to use?".
Make sure that your laundry is
rinsed sufficiently in order to
remove any deposits of soap
or chemical products on new
clothes.
Clean the soleplate (refer
to chapter 9). Select the
appropriate program.
Never iron over printed areas
or applications – always iron
the reverse side of such a
garment.
Fill the water tank.
Carry out a Self clean.
Make sure valve pin is in
correct position.
Set thermodial between 2dot
and Max.
Refrain from ironing over
metallic buttons or zippers.
Check that the steam control is
set to the DRY position.
Never exceed the Max level.
Fill up the water tank.