I just received this iron and I cannot figure what the Self-cleaning instructions pictures #9 and #10 mean. Can anyone explain these two pictures?
234849
it means (#9)the light will be blinking while heating up and (#10)will stop blinking when the temperature will be reached. Enjoy your new iron! :)
1564841
Yes I can answer that question - because the same thing happened to me. When you are through with your iron be sure to empty the water don't leave it in the iron. Also put water in the iron before turning it on. Both of those situations are described in the handbook.
2199393
When you first plug it in it will not heat up unless you actually press the button(s) selecting which fabric/temperature you will be pressing. If you are idle for a while and the iron is not being used then the iron shuts itself off. I have only had this iron two months and it is already malfunctioning - while I am ironing/pressing, it will shut itself off and I have to re-press the button selection to get it going again. I am looking into buying an iron with a separate water resevoir so I can have continuous steam while pressing.
1383820
Can you or anyone who has used this iron beyond its initial period tell me if it has begun to "spew", leak or sputter? I have had several Rowenta irons in the past and they invariably sputter and drip eventually and create lots of ironing headaches. How is this one doing after owning it for a longer time? Thanks.
595282
I must admitt, I've not had this experience, so I really cannot answer. But I think you've been given some good advice by Louis A., and Homer G. I have been under the impression, that like cast iron, the surface of this iron also needs to be 'seasoned'. I hope you'll post your end results to help anyone else who encounters the same issue? Best Wishes.
1966383
I'm on my second one of these irons and I've never had rust spots. And I have FL tapwater, which is so bad I won't even drink it. I would see about returning it.
1010156
I have an old stainless steel plate iron and it also leaks if I don't pay attention, so it doesn't matter if it's ceramic or what not. The key is to put the water in first, then turn on the iron and wait for it to heat up. The iron has to be fairly hot. Then press the steam button several times to "blow" it out before setting iron to garment. I've done a lot of ironing in my day. The problem with a steel plate is that it will snag delicate fabrics after a while especially if used over metal zippers and becomes scratched.
1372662
Be sure you have reached the correct temperature for steam before using iron. And if this is not the issue I would contact manufacturer
774031
Gee, I dont know why you would keep getting it. I did not like the iron because as I was ironing my hand would change the setting. The setting control is right where I hold the iron. Very bad design in my opinion.
2275725
It is not a problem for me, I've had other irons that operate the same way. It does go off by itself in a short while if not used. If uncomfortable with this you can unplug the iron. I love this iron, and I do a lot of ironing.
250792
I got mine quite a while ago, and I dont remember anything about use of product. Mine isnt up to par either, I would Like to clean it, i think it needs it. I am thinking it must be one of those you must throw away after awhile. But no I do not have the manufactures contact information.
1688835
The iron was a gift so I don't use it but I think there's an off on dial under the handle.Hope this helped!
342527
It sounds like your boiler (reservoir) may be rusted. I am not sure how you would clean the reservoir. I would contact the company, if possible. I am surprised that this happened unless the iron is quite old and hadn't been used for quite a while. Good luck
2001458
I am sorry to say i have no idea as i can not find anyway to contact them other then either going to or mailing this iron to one of the service centers. I would not recommend this iron to any one. I was 3 months later on retiring and that put me out of the time i could return the iron to Amazon. This iron from day one leaked water spit water all the time it was turned on takes forever to get hot and is not what it is advertized as. I had a Rowenta for 10 years that was perfect but a switch went out. I am searching locally to get that fized as i have no intentions of sending that one to them. This iron is probably going in the garbage as that appears to be the only way to "fix" it. Am sorry for this rant but makes me super mad everytime i see it. If you should find a way to contact them would appreciate you letting me know. IF you want a good iron try a Black and Decker
425374
When the need arises I will clean like I do my other irons. There are products made especially for this. As long as you follow the directions for use it should not need cleaning very often. It is the best iron I have used and I am a senior. Good luck.
374935
I use my quite a bit. I have no trouble with it dripping or sputtering. In fact, I almost did not purchase the iron because I read a few reviews about dripping and sputtering. But I am glad I did not listen to the reviews. Like any steam iron, it must be at the temperature you have set it at or it makes a loud swish of steam noise. But there is really no reason to attempt to use the iron before it has heated to appropriate temperature because it heats so fast. So far I have not complaints.
1966384
That iron has a three year guarantee if I remember correctly. You may be able to remove the rust spots with a little Bar Keepers Friend or one of those Mr Clean Magic Erasers. I love my iron. I wore out one and now have another.