Rowenta Steam Generator DG050 Iron - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I borrowed my mothers and I feel goofy because I can't get the top off... Can someone help me out???

You should only use distiller water in the steamer. Never ever use tap water! This is what caused lime and scale build up. Since it's to late, you have nothing to loose by trying this to descale the unit: Put up to one cup of white vinegar into the reservoir. Fill 3/4 of the way with water. Turn unit on and let it heat up, but DO NOT RUN STEAM THROUGH THE LINE. Once heated up, turn unit off and let it set for hours. Drain and rinse well. Then run a water only batch through the steam cycle. There are companies that sell special de scaling solutions. But hopefully, the vinegar will work.

Does your iron have a self cleaning feature? It sounds to me like you have calcium build up and when you squeeze the hose it displaces the "clog" just enough to allow steam through.

see the pictorial, and proceed accordingclean the mechanismo +passages+examine steam component for loose, worn, or broken and replace. God bless you

What model is it?

replace the switch

Hi there,
Are these small screws we are talking about?
You can go to a store like Staples, Best Buy, The Good Guys, etc bring the iron and check the section where they have precision screws.
Small screws can be removed by precision screw drivers. If you go there they can also give you assistance to make sure that the precision screw you will purchase will fit.
Hope this helps!

Has found all with detailed operation and with comment that from itself this model.Manual HERE

Check the water reservoir of the steam generator and look for some hairline cracks. Also a clogged tubing will likely to go back water on reservoir inlet water pouring. Once you found the cracks, seal it with epoxy just enough to fill the cracks.
Thanks for asking.

That product (several brands) is usually available at nearly all grocery stores, craft stores and any decent hardware store. They may not have a particular brand, but will have some form of it. CLR makes a good variation of it and is widely available. Farmerbear at FixYa.com

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with that problem...

Cleaning a Steam Iron Soleplate
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5301167-cleaning_steam_iron_soleplate

heatman101

Hi,
Try using different water...

Here is a tip that will help you with that problem...

My Steam Iron is Leaking Water
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5301301-steam_iron_leaking_water

heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you to troubleshoot your iron and figure out what is wrong with it.

Electric Iron not Heating Up or not Working Right
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5300202-electric_iron_not_heating_up_or_not

heatman101

Check the manuals troubleshooting section.
You will get any Hinari manual with the manualfox search engine. Check results here:
http://manualfox.com/link/hinari.htm

I know it's a silly question but are you pressing the trigger in the handle? If you are then the solenoid valve may have failed

If you live in a hard water area add a bottle of kettle descaler and some hot water , leave for 1 hour then rinse out thoroughly

I would call a Rowenta service center to find the part and cost. If you are in the US go to the After Sales Service, Service Centers at
http://www.rowentausa.com/rowenta/frame.aspx

If you are outside of the US go to the www.rowenta.com site and select your country.

this just happened to us & the electronics man at my husband's plant took it apart & said the thermostat needs replaced. the wires were all eaten up so to speak

clean with 50/50 white vinegar water let soak overnight then flush out!!!! :)

Are you using distilled water to refill your iron? Distilled water can cause drips if used all the time. Refill with tap water and see if the drips stop.