Water Recommendations
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
recommend 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 eventually
appear as brown stains. If you experience these problems
Rowenta recommends using inexpensive bottled spring water.
Never use 100% pure distilled water
Always remember:
Battery water and water containing additives (such as starch,
perfume or fabric conditioner) may not be used. Such additives
can affect the properties of the steam and, at high temperatu-
res, can form deposits in the steam chamber, which will mark
the laundry when they are emitted through the steam vents.
For this reason descaling liquids should not be used.
Selecting the Temperature
- Set the temperature control dial according to
the fabric you are ironing. Check the garments
label for appropriate setting.
We recommend using the chart below as a
guide.
Light will be on as iron is heating. When light goes out iron is ready
to use. When heating a cold iron, please allow thermostat to cycle
twice before use (thermostat light will go on and off twice).
Ironing label
Fabric
Synthetic fibres e.g.
viscose, polyester
silk, wool
cotton, linen
Temperature
control
