Unit is not very old. Approx. a year.
For Rowenta irons [from one of their manuals]
Filling the water tank
Before filling the water tank, unplug from the mains and
set the steam control to the position.
Tilt the iron and pour in untreated tap water up to the
maximum level (?).
What water may be used?
Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated
tap water. However, if your water is very hard, you can
mix it 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or
demineralised water.
Do no add anything to the contents of the water tank
and do not use water from clothes dryers, scented or
softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air
conditioners, pure distilled water or rain water.These
contain organic waste or mineral elements that become
concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown
staining or premature wear to your iron.
Distilled water and filtered water are not the same. Distilled water is water that has been boiled then condensed so that most of the impurities that cause water hardness (Sodium, Calcium, etc.) have been removed. Filtering does not remove these which is why your iron will clog up much quicker. Same applies to your car battery, distilled water only! To clean it mix "Lime Away" with water about 1/4 cup with water every 6 months or so, then rinse with clean water a few times to get rid of the green color, steam until it comes out clear again..
1 Fill the iron's steam receptacle with white vinegar or CLR, a product used to clean coffee pots. CLR is available in department stores.
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