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Unplug the iron and hold it over a sink horizontally. Hold the steam
control into the Self Clean position (fig.5) : steam will now begin to
build up. After a few seconds water will emerge from the soleplate,
rinsing dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber. Move the
steam control to position after approx. 1 minute. Plug in the
iron and allow the iron to heat up again. Wait until the remaining
water has evaporated. Unplug from the mains and allow the iron to
fully cool down.
When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth.
18 • Cleaning the iron
When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with a damp
cloth or sponge, as required. Remove the dirt from the soleplate
with a damp cloth or sponge.
TIP Use the Self Clean function approx. every 2 weeks.
If the water is very hard, clean the iron weekly.
IMPORTANT Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or
objects to clean soleplate and other parts of the iron.
If the appliance has been standing unused for long periods,
use the Self Clean function (see § 17).
Problems Cause Solution
The iron is
plugged in, but
the soleplate of
the iron
remains cold.
No mains supply. Check that the mains plug is properly
inserted or try plugging the iron into a
different socket.
Temperature control
set too low.
Set the temperature control to a higher
temperature.
The automatic
electronic cut-out* is
active.
Move your iron.
Thermostat
control light* or
the yellow led*
goes on and off.
This is normal. When the thermostat control light* or
the yellow led* goes on and off the
iron is heating up. As soon as the
thermostat control light* goes off or
the green led* lights up the set
temperature has been reached.
Yellow and red
LED are blinking
alternately.
The electronic has
an internal failure.
Contact our Rowenta Customer
Relations Helpline.
PROBLEMS?
* depending on model
