Rowenta DX1550 User Manual

5
IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
You are using the steam
when the iron is not hot
enough.
Wait for the indicator
light to turn o.
You are using the power-
steam button (turbo steam)
too often.
Wait a few seconds bet-
ween each use.
You have stored the iron ho-
rizontally without emptying
the water tank and setting
the steam control to .
See the section on “After
Ironing”.
The chose temperature is
too low and does not allow
for the formation of steam.
Position the thermostate
in the steam range (from
two dots to max).
The iron leaks at
the start of iro-
ning.
You have removed the
anti-calc valve to ll up
your iron.
Do not remove the anti-
calc valve when lling
the iron.
The steam control dial is not
set to when lling the
water tank.
Ensure that the steam
control dial is set to
when lling the water
tank.
A brown di-
scharge
coming from
the soleplate
is staining the
clothing.
You are using chemical des-
caling agents.
Do not introduce a de-
scaling agent into the
water tank.
You are not using the right
type of water.
Operate a self-cleaning
and see the chapter on
“Which water shouldI
use?”
Clothing bres are building
up in the holes of the sole-
plate and burning.
Clean the steam chamber
and the soleplate with a
damp sponge. Periodi-
cally vacuum the holes in
the soleplate.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
You are using starch. Clean the soleplate as
indicated above. Spray
the starch on the reverse
side of the clothing to be
ironed.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed suciently or you
are ironing a new item of
clothing before washing it.
Ensure that your laundry
is suciently rinsed to
eliminate potential soap
deposits or chemical
products on new items of
clothing.
You are not using the right
type of water.
Refer to “Which water
should I use?”

Rowenta DX1550 Specifications

General

Brand	Rowenta
Model	DX1550
Category	Iron
Language	English