My Rowenta just stopped steaming. I can hear it click when I press the handle and it sounds as if it has no water in it, but I have filled the tank.
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Mine works perfect, it's the best I've ever bought, do you empty it when you have finished?
729027
It depends on why it stopped working. Is the wand plugged up with dried milk? Did you check the wand orifice opening... use a needle to poke into the opening. Did you rinse the wand end, after use, by dipping it into a cup of clean water? Did you leave the steam valve knob in the open position so rinse water in the wand can drain?
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First question are you using distilled water? Any other water will partially plug ducts and spit and sputter. Second, is it fully heated? If not then give it five more minutes or so. If it is still not working as it should, your machine needs some repair. My machine provides continuous steam. Good luck...when working properly, the machine is great!
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I had the same concern, as I expected the iron to steam and outperform the Rowenta Iron that it was to replace. I was informed by the person who in fact recommended it to me that it only produces steam when the trigger is press. I am disappointed with the product overall since I expected a steam iron.
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I haven't had that problem and I use my machine daily so I would say no, it's not normal. If it's not the outlet (do other appliances work using that same outlet?), the tank isn't empty, it sounds like the machine broke.
2118969
I'm surprised you're searching for new pads...My steamer didn't work long enough for me to go through the first set of pads. Tried taking it apart to fix it, but everything is welded in such a way...it's not worth buying.
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I just had the same issue with the steamer not working after a few uses. I did what others suggested by blowing air into hole using an ear syringe and it worked. Note that some people mentioned blowing air into the hole on the water tank. I tried that but it didn't work. Instead, I needed to blow air into the hole on the unit itself, i.e. the hole into which the water from the tank feeds into.
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Irfan- I have been using this type of steamer for years and have never had this 'wet area' problem that you're having. depending on how long you have had the unit, I would take it back to where you purchased it (hopefully you still have the receipt?) as defective and exchange it for another. Hopefully you won't have the same problem. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Good luck
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I had my little Rowenta ( the previous version) and something at the base of the handle broke and it wouldn't stay up anymore. I bought this one, and use it only for piecing and not that often. The last time I used it it started smoking. I would imagine that the stop inside the unit broke, just like my older one.I think Rowenta has lost sight of their quality control. The press you get from these little irons is amazing, but with them constantly breaking, or burning up, it makes you wonder.
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I have the same problem on my first one after 6 months, replaced it under warranty, and the new one starting having the same problem after 3 months. However I by chance found the fix to this problem as I suspect that it is caused by the steam built up if you left the machine on too long. Here is what I did: 1. Turn the switch to activate coffee/hot water flow. At this moment no water is delivered to the filter as stated in the problem. 2. Place a cup under the steamer wand. Rotate the steamer/water flow knob on top of the machine to deliver hot water from the steamer wand. There will be both water and steam coming out of the wand and the steam will make quite a bit of noise. Wait for all the steam to come out (and the noise should be gone) and only hot water is delivered. Rotate the knob to stop hot water delivery. 3. Now the hot water should be able to run though to the filter. You can turn the switch back to heat up mode to wait for the green LED before making coffee. Hope these steps help.
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I've read somewhere else that when they stop making steam, you should turn it off, and empty the tank thoroughly. Then place a newly filled bottle and turn it on. I haven't had a problem with mine, but I did remember that from other reviews.
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Pull water container and insert back. Sometimes that does not fit properly and does not produce steam. Use only filtered water. My is perfectly working so far.. Call Black and Decker for trobleshhot your problem...Good luck
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Difficult to tell. Check the wwater reservoir connecton with machine. Also make sure you drained the stam out throug wand. There is a valve that prevents water from coming out when steam is present. I.e there is preasure build up.
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Contact Rowenta customer service. They were very helpful in assisting me with my defective product.
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When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good 5 minutes to see if it doesn't do the same as mine. When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good... » Read More When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good 5 minutes to see if it doesn't do the same as mine. « Show Less
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All the irons I have had either steam or it's off. I have never owed any that would adjust the amount of steam including the last Rowenta I had. I use the bust of steam lots for very wrinkled areas. It is weird the tab goes both directions for steam and it's the same amount. Sorry I can't help you more.
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Try running it without any coffee. What does the water alone taste like? If its brand new, then run it through with water (only) a few times, including steaming.