Iron: pour out water after each use?
#51
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I have a Rowenta steamer and never had a problem and I use tap water in it. I also have a Rowenta iron, but I do use Distilled water in, again no problem. Both these iron/steamer are at least 10 years old. I have a Black n Decker steam iron that I use for applique messes, again no problem. I do not empty any water unless I do not plan on using them for a week or more.
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Originally Posted by Garylester
I have a Rowenta that my wife gave me several years ago. I think she wanted a new one. I guess it works fine. I like it. I've only used one of hers. This one leaks once in a while, not always. My wife says you're supposed to pour the water out after each use. I usually forget. I'd like to know the opinion on that from all of you here. Thanks. Gary
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Originally Posted by donnajean
I always drain the water out after each use & I only used distilled water. My Rowenta is over 13 yrs. old & works just fine.
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I believe the booklet that comes with Rowenta's tell you to drain before shutting it off.
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Originally Posted by Garylester
I have a Rowenta that my wife gave me several years ago. I think she wanted a new one. I guess it works fine. I like it. I've only used one of hers. This one leaks once in a while, not always. My wife says you're supposed to pour the water out after each use. I usually forget. I'd like to know the opinion on that from all of you here. Thanks. Gary
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My Rowenta states specifically that distilled water should NOT be used in their irons, that it can cause them to leak. Use only tap water. If you have very high mineral content use 1 iron full of distilled only on occasion. Go figure.
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I have an older Rowenta, an Aqua Clip, that I picked up used many years ago. It's never leaked, and I've never emptied out after each use. I do clean it per it's instructions that I had to find on the Rowenta site. I have used both tap water and distilled water in it with no problems.
Have you cleaned out the inside of your Rowenta? I think they spit sometimes just from being clogged up inside with minerals, etc.
Hope this helps,
Have you cleaned out the inside of your Rowenta? I think they spit sometimes just from being clogged up inside with minerals, etc.
Hope this helps,
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Originally Posted by Garylester
I have a Rowenta that my wife gave me several years ago. I think she wanted a new one. I guess it works fine. I like it. I've only used one of hers. This one leaks once in a while, not always. My wife says you're supposed to pour the water out after each use. I usually forget. I'd like to know the opinion on that from all of you here. Thanks. Gary
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I have NEVER heard of emptying the iron after each use and I would never do it. The mechanism is hard enough to get the water IN without spilling.
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