I thought you were supposed to empty the iron after it cooled after each use but I see people say they just top it off. Is that ok? What about scale?
1886733
On Rowenta DG5030 Pro Iron Steam Station's instructions clearly says that you have to empty the water tank after cooled and after each use. No matter what kind of water you use.
1886734
I empty mine after every use as the instructions advise. It's an expensive piece of equipment. Why not take care of it properly?
1886735
I generally don't want to say anything further on this product but the only advice i could give is not to waste your time purchasing this product as it is generally faulty and comes with too much problems! A bad choice and a bad buy!
1886736
no need to empty iron only need to if your water is very hard water if not just top it off
1013005
Remove the bottom grate and just pour them into a trash can (once it is all cooled down of course). The coals turn to ashes so it is easy to empty. Also, you only have to do it maybe every 3 or 4 times you use it. This grill is very well designed.
2122159
Tap water, but make sure you empty the iron each time when you are finished.
516585
The Lodge web site has a downloadable article on how to take care of cast iron.. And this is cast iron. If you are having rust on it you are either washing it in hot soapy water and not reseasoning it or washing it in the dish washer. To reseason it would take care of the rust. Like all cast iron it must be kept seasoned, and although I don't have to each use, when I do, then I rub it with a good paper towel before using it. I keep a soft oily rag stored in my cast iron skillets for reseasoning as needed after use. One will do fine for all your cast iron and always be ready.
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I do not use an "Official Waxing Iron" just an old steam iron (no water of course), I set mine on 4-5 on the dial (6 is where the "steam" settings start). The most important part of what ever setting you use on what ever iron you use, keep it below where the wax starts to smoke. If the iron is held fairly vertical and melted wax runs off the iron without smoking, you have a good starting setting. When ironing the drips into a smooth coating on the bases, KEEP THE IRON MOVING! Do not let it sit still and risk burning your ptec base material! the is so easy a caveman could do it, even me !!!
1740596
Yes, that is so. Personally, I have no issues with that, since the steam is really what does the work for you. Household irons such as this don't have an enormous steam output anyway. In my experience, the only time there was a need to regulate the steam output was with a commercial steam iron.
759667
No. That is one thing I like about it. You do not turn around in the middle of a project and find your iron cool. If you want an automatic shut off that is long, these things exist. Nancy's Notions ?
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.
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I use cast iron a lot and I find if it has ever been washed and scrubbed with soap it has to be re-seasoned by putting shortening or lard (not 0il) in a very light coating. If you coat it too heavy it will separate in the seasoning and you have to start over. Turn it upside down in your oven with a pan under it so if the grease drips it goes in the pan. Leave it in your oven at 350 for about an hour or two. Wash it out and dry it completely. I keep mine seasoned by sticking them in the oven every once in a while when I 'm cooking something else. I never use oil to season with, although I read where people do. The ideal thing to use is lard, that's what they used many years ago when that's all they cooked with. It works great by the way. Try not using a scrubby, instead use a stiff brush. Each time you use your pan be sure to spread a VERY LIGHT coat of Crisco or some other good shortening inside and if you stack you pans be sure to put a paper towel between them to absorb any moisture that may accumulate or it can rust. Some of my pans are over 100 years old and they are as shiny and slick as the non stick pans that aren't cast iron. After awhile you can cook with them and not need grease or oil. Rather than buy new cast iron try checking ebay and you'll find some really old pans, they made need cleaning but it's well worth the work. I just bought a one quart kettle with a wood handle and i love cooking potatoes in it. It's a wonderful piece of history to own and pass down. I don't care for the pre seasoned stuff, I like the good ole original pans.
1551914
I heated my iron up and let it "burn in" when I first bought it and have never had any trouble. Perhaps you need to clean the irons really well, then wipe then with a really good, high temp oil and then try plugging in the iron for a while to season it before you use it to make pizzelle again.
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You need to season it. There are a number of websites that instruct on seasoning a new iron device so I will leave that to you. But, yes, you definitely need to scrub it down and do it right. By the way, it does color up nicely.
1139263
I set the iron on the wide end. I typically don't have huge pieces to iron and this unit fits my needs perfectly. (I have my regular size ironing board in my sewing/craft room in the basement. The Stowaway is in my Laundry Room) I store the iron on the top shelf when done with it.
1607959
I don't know what others might have said, but I assume the idea is not to let it over-heat. Honestly, I don't shut it off until I am done with my hair. Maybe about 20 minutes. I have not had any issues. I love this flat iron!
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If you soak it in very hot water for just a few minutes it should clean pretty easy with a stiff brush. Don't put soap on it and don't scrub it with an SOS pad. I use cast iron all the time and I clean them just like that. If you can clean it right away that's the best way to clean anything cast iron. After it's dry completely spread a very thin coat of Crisco or other shortening on it. Cast Iron has pores in it, or pits and the best thing for them is to dry them on the burner and then while they are hot spread the Crisco or lard lightly inside.Just because they say Pre-seasoned doesn't mean it never needs seasoning. You have to keep something on it to keep it seasoned, especially until you use it for awhile. The more you use it the better it gets. Mine are very old and i still coat them after i use them and always put a paper towel between them if you are stacking them. They may be a little more time consuming than the fancy no stick coated pans but they are so much better to cook with and you get iron in your food every time you use them and you don't have to worry about that no stick coating coming off in you food. I'm 75 and have been using cast iron for a very long time and wouldn't use anything else.
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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.
452019
Have not had a problem so far so I can't answer, perhaps clean with a vinegar solution. I also have a tendecy to agree with the other answer, Its not the greatest iron but for the price I could toss it and not feel guilty.
1210312
I used a mixture of baking soda and water then ran the cleaning cycle. I used an old cloth to pick up some of the baking soda and water paste then scrubbed the face of the iron while it was still a little warm. Worked like a charm. :)