Focus Excel Steam Iron

It should be steady and robust so that you can place the ironing appliance on it.

The board should be perforated to allow the steam to pass through the fibres of the fabric to soften it and make ironing easier. The ironing board cover should also be suitable to allow the flow of steam through.

• Don't use the Boost steam button intensively. Wait few seconds between each use.
• Use steam only when the iron is hot (the light must be off).

Yes, you can use any Rowenta iron for vertical steaming. To do this, first set the iron temperature button to the maximum position. Leave the item on a hanger and gently pull the fabric with one hand. Press the steam control button intermittently and move the iron from top to bottom. As the steam produced is very hot, it softens the fibers and removes creases.

Note: Never use the vertical steam function on an item being worn by anyone.

No, you must always unplug the iron before filling it.

To avoid damaging the soleplate, follow this advice:

• Always place your iron on its heel rest.
• Avoid ironing over abrasive items (buttons, zip fastenings, etc.).
• Never clean your iron's soleplate with abrasive or metallic pads.

Turn off all settings, unplug the iron and let it cool down for approximately 1 hour. Empty the water tank over a sink. Wrap the cord around the iron’s heel and always store it in vertical position.

Firstly, fill the iron tank to MAX with water.

Set the thermostat control to Max and the steam control on DRY and switch on.

Place the iron on its heel and leave to heat up for around 5 minutes.

Unplug the iron then hold your iron horizontally above the sink.

Remove the anti-scale valve (or set the control to self-clean/autoclean depending on the model). Steam, water and scale deposits will leave the steam chamber through the steam holes and the iron will be clean.

At the end of the operation, push the anti-calc valve back into position. When your iron is cold, you will also be able to use your vacuum to gently suction limescale and dirt that may have clogged the holes in the soleplate.

Unplug the iron and let it cool down for 1 hour. Empty the water tank over a sink and remove the anti calc valve. Soak it in a cup of plain lemon juice or white vinegar for 4 hours (WARNING: never touch the end of the valve). Rinse the anti calc valve under running water and replace it within the iron (the iron will not function it).

Note: we recommend to clean the calc collector every 2 months.

It is not designed for the water to be removed completely. It is okay to use or store the iron even with a small amount of water remaining. When storing, please remove as much water as possible and store in an upright position.

Unplug the iron and let it cool down for 1 hour. Once the soleplate has cooled down, you can wipe it with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not use detergent or sharp, abrasive cleaning accessories to clean the soleplate.

Always set your iron to the 'No Steam' function before you start to fill.

There is not enough water in the tank. Fill it up with the quantity indicated in the instructions for use and push spray button several times to fill the system complete.

All irons contain a thermostat light. It is normal for the thermostat to turn on and off. It indicates the thermostat is working and your soleplate is being maintained at the desired temperature. If the auto-off light blinks, you must disengage the auto-off function. This is done by gently shaking the iron which will allow the iron to reheat.

When heating your iron for the first time, you may notice a small amount of odour and smoke, this is simply the engineering residues from the manufacturing process burning off. These are harmless and will quickly disappear.

It is normal. Your iron generates a lot of steam; this steam is condensing on the board. Some waterdrops could appeared underneath the ironing board and fall on the flooring.

Your iron has been stored horizontally, without draining the water tank and with the selector placed on steam position. When you store your iron horizontally, check that the tank is empty and the selector on "DRY" position.

Check the following points:

• The tank is empty or almost empty: add more water.
• The selected temperature is too low and does not allow steam to be produced.
• If your iron has a Dry/Steam control: set it to the Steam position.
• Scale has built up in your iron: descale it.

Gently shake your iron to reactivate it, the lights should start to flash and then the iron should start to heat up.

Some laundry starches and synthetic fibers may stick to the surface of the iron. Make sure to clean the iron’s soleplate with a damp cloth or sponge.

The internal parts may make metallic noises with the change in temperature. There is nothing wrong with it.

The anti-calc collector is a scale collector which automatically collects the scale which forms inside your iron. The amount of scale collected depends on the hardness of your water.

The electronic system cuts off the power supply and the auto-stop light flashes if the iron is not moved for more than 8 minutes (on its rest or base) or is left flat for more than 30 seconds.

To turn the iron back on, shake it gently until the light goes out.

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

If you believe that one part is missing, please call Consumer Services Center and we will help you find a suitable solution.

Find more detailed informationin the Warranty section of the webiste.