The following web blog about Rowenta steam irons has some tips on maintaining the iron: http://www.nasa1.org/iron%20rowenta.htm The following web blog explains the issue of not using distilled water: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/laundry/msg011421358265.html I guess the bottom line is that it takes a higher temperature for distilled water to boil. It also explains that will cause the unit to spit, drip, and leak. Try affordable spring water, and you should get better results.
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The following web blog about Rowenta steam irons has some tips on maintaining the iron:
http://www.nasa1.org/iron%20rowenta.htm
The following web blog explains the issue of not using distilled water:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/laundry/msg011421358265.html
I guess the bottom line is that it takes a higher temperature for distilled water to boil. It also explains that will cause the unit to spit, drip, and leak.
Try affordable spring water, and you should get better results.