Steam Iron User Manual
WHAT WATER MAY BE USED ?
Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. If in doubt, check with your local water authority. However, if your water is very hard, you can mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or demineralised water.
IMPORTANT Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation.The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear of the appliance: water from tumble dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your iron. Also do not use boiling, or bottled mineral water.
Environment protection first ! i Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

1. Thermostat pilot light
2. Auto off indicatorlight
3. Burst of steam button
4. Spray button
5. Steam lever
6. Filling inlet
7. Precision tip
8. Anti-calc valve
9. Anti-drip
10.Temperature control dial
11.Cord rewinder*
![]() | Remove the soleplate cover. |
![]() | Set the steam lever on position. |
![]() | Open the filling inlet door (the iron is unplugged). |
![]() | Fill in the water tank. |
![]() | Stop filling water when MAX level is reached. |
![]() | Close the filling inlet door. |
![]() | Place the iron on the heel and plug the iron. |
![]() | Set the thermostat knob on the desired setting. |
![]() | The pilot light is switched on when the iron is heating up. |
![]() | Once the pilot lights switched offthe iron is ready to be used and steam can be activated. |
![]() | When plugged, the iron will automatically switch off after:30 seconds when left on the sole plate or side;8minutes when left on its heel |
![]() | When Auto Off function is on the Auto Off indicator light blinks and the iron starts to cool down. |
![]() | Move the iron back and forth to reactivate it. |
![]() | When Auto Off function is off the Auto Off indicator light stops blinking and the iron heats up again. |

![]() | Set the steam lever on position |
![]() | Press the spray button.Press the spray button. |
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![]() | Set the thermostat knob on MAX position. |
![]() | Press the burst of steam button for 1 second. |
![]() | Wait for 2 seconds and repeat the operation if necessary |
![]() | Set the thermostat knob on MAX position. |
![]() | Hold the iron vertically and press the shot of steam button for 1 second. |
![]() | Wait for 2 seconds before repeating the operation if necessary |
![]() | The iron has to be held 8 inches/20cm away from the garment. |
![]() | Do not do vertical steaming on yourself or on others. |
![]() | When the iron is plugged put it on its heel. |
![]() | Do not leave the iron on the soleplate when plugged. |
![]() | Let the iron cool down for 1 hour after unplugging it. |
![]() | Once the soleplate has cooled down you can wipe it with a damp cloth or sponge. |
![]() | Do not use detergent to clean the soleplate. We recommend the Rowenta soleplate cleaning kit. Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning accessories to clean the soleplate. |
![]() | Do not pour water onto the iron. |
![]() | Unplug the iron |
![]() | Switch the steam lever / STORE or iron may leak if some water remains in the iron. |
![]() | Let the iron cool down for 1 hour after unplugging it. |
![]() | Empty the water tank over a sink (the iron is unplugged). |
![]() | Wrap the cord around the iron’s heel and store it in vertical position. |
![]() | Press the cordreel button, the cord will automatically be rewinded. |
![]() | Do not store the iron in horizontal position. |
![]() | We recommend to clean the anti calc valve every 2 weeks |
![]() | Empty the water tank over a sink (the iron is unplugged). |
![]() | Set the thermostat knob on MAX position and the steam lever on ![]() |
![]() | Remove the anti calc valve |
![]() | Soak the anti calc valve in a cup of plain lemon juice or a cup of white vinegar for 4 hours. WARNING: never touch the end of the valve. |
![]() | Rinse the anti calc valve under running water. |
![]() | Replace the anti calc valve. WARNING: the iron will not function without the anti calc valve. |
![]() | We recommend to perform self cleaning operation every 2 weeks |
![]() | Set the steam lever on position. |
![]() | Fill in the water tank until MAX level is reached. |
![]() | Plug the iron |
![]() | Set the thermostat knob on MAX position. |
![]() | The pilot light is switched on when the iron is heating up. |
![]() | Once the pilot light is switched off the iron is ready to be used. |
![]() | Unplug the iron. |
![]() | Hold the iron over a sink |
![]() | Remove the anti calc valve (the thermostat knob is on MAX position). |
![]() | Gently shake the iron over the sink for 1 minute. |
![]() | Replace the anti calc valve into position |
![]() | Plug the iron. |
![]() | Let the iron heat up for 2 minutes to dry the soleplate. |
![]() | Unplug the iron. |
![]() | Let the iron cool down for 1 hour after unplugging it |
![]() | Once the soleplate has cooled down you can wipe it with a damp cloth or sponge. |
![]() | Do not use detergent to clean the soleplate. We recommend the Rowenta soleplate cleaning kit. Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning accessories to clean the soleplate. |
Reference file: Rowenta DW2171 1600W Accessteam Steam Iron
Additionally, the document applies to other Rowenta models: DW11XX, DW21XX