User Guide

AFTER IRONING
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Turn temp dial to min. setting and then unplug the iron.
Slide the variable steam control completely to the left (min.
setting) and empty any water left in the tank. Leave the iron
to cool down.
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Hold end of cord at plug to slowly guide cord back into
reel. Press cord reel button to retract cord for storage.
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Store iron on heel (vertically) with steam control lever set to
min.
WATER TO USE IN ROWENTA IRONS
Tap water
Rowenta irons are designed to be used with REGULAR TAP
WATER (up to 12 grains of hardness). If your water is harder
than this, Rowenta recommends mixing half tap water with
half distilled water which reduces the hardness; or just use
inexpensive bottled spring water.
Never use 100% distilled water since this can cause the
iron to spit and leak.
Softened water
There are many types of household water softeners and the
water from many of them is perfectly acceptable for use in an
iron. However, some types of softeners, particularly those that
use chemicals such as salt, can cause the iron to leak or spit
during use. If you experience this type of problem we recom-
mend that you try using inexpensive bottled spring water or
untreated tap water.
Never use 100% pure distilled water.
Once you have changed water it will take several uses to
correct the problem. Rowenta recommends trying the steam
function for the first time on an old towel or cloth to avoid
damaging your clothes.
Iron and other impurities
If your water supply contains large amounts of iron or organic
matter, these minerals can collect inside the iron and eventu-
ally appear as brown stains. If you experience these problems
Rowenta recommends using inexpensive bottled spring water.
Never use 100% pure distilled water.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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When cold and unplugged, the iron can be cleaned with a
damp cloth and wiped dry.
Cleaning the soleplate
Rowenta stainless steel soleplates have excellent non-stick
properties and can be simply wiped clean when cold.
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In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the sole-
plate (starch, detergent buildup, burnt synthetic fibers).
This can be easily removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate
Cleaning Kit or a quality hot iron soleplate cleaner available
at most stores.
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Do not use abrasive household cleaners or abrasive cleaning
pads.
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The soleplate of your iron makes ironing easier. To prevent
scratching of the soleplate, do not iron over sharp objects
(zippers, etc.). Do not place the iron on rough surfaces, e.g.
metal iron support, which may scratch the soleplate.