The iron is leaking and brown spots are getting on the clothers
1733381
I don't like this iron. Leaks & lacks steam power. Not the quality I'm use to from Rowenta.
1733382
Mine has the brown spot issue as well every time I use self cleaning before ironing, for the leaking just swivel ironing temperature indicator and put it on the lowest one.
1733383
Time for a new iron. The main water container has a pinhole size hole in it. Sometime the water contaminates cause this. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Finkcreek
1659759
Mine never leaked, but I have stopped using it and bought another iron because this one never would get hot enough to iron cotton and linen.
342527
It sounds like your boiler (reservoir) may be rusted. I am not sure how you would clean the reservoir. I would contact the company, if possible. I am surprised that this happened unless the iron is quite old and hadn't been used for quite a while. Good luck
2171501
To date, this has not happened. I did add additional padding to the ironing surface. I like the spacial ironing surface and adjustable height. The metal work on the one end seems superfluous; the cord often gets caught on it.
1046212
Probably. Also, the paint on it is of inferior quality. The rainstorm or even the humidity of your own clothes, will result in leaking paint and making your white clothes brown/bronze!
1807541
They are brown .but the fabric breaks down.crack all over the seat less than a year of normal everyday use.
468399
Jim, I'm sorry but, I haven't used the kit yet. I actually settled for a "sub-par" repair job on the island so, I'm waiting to get the Van back to the states to an actual shop. Hopefully, there is a happy medium between the iron and the stove. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
1980524
I have the same problem. The iron shuts off every ten minutes and then stops heating. Then, water starts leaking from the steam holes . I unplugged and replugged the iron cord so the heating cycle would start again. This is very excruciating. I bought a cheaper iron that does not have an auto shut off feature,
1595566
It's a dry iron, so the sole plate is smooth and will not leave indentation marks on fabric. If steam is needed to iron clothing, then use a spray bottle. It's a good iron for the price.
1010157
My Tfal has been VERY disappointing. So much so that I don't even use it anymore. I use my old iron. It leaks excessively and I have been unable to stop it. It leaks when I'm ironing and it also leaks when I stand it up to rest. It leaks and leaks and leaks. It's so annoying! Grrrrrr!
329028
The last time I used my iron, I could hear something clanging around inside. My iron is about a year old and has not had heavy use.
1623967
My first steam iron was wonderful and lasted 8 years. This new is continues to leak water off/on. Very frustrating. The suggestion I was given was to fill with water and then turn it on. Allow 11 mins (or more) to heat up. I will give it a few squirts in the upright prior to ironing. This helps and the water will not squirt onto my clothing. I also have to make sure the dials are both on full steam. Hope it helps. I also passed the return date and am dealing with it.
1744710
The pad you see in the picture, a small foam pad for hard to iron wrinkles and a small water bottle to fill the water reservoir
1787775
After some rain, some brown stuff comes out from the metal pipes and it does stain the patio a bit but it is not that bad.
2111069
I haven't noticed that. I've been using it for awhile. If I fill it too high there is too much steam and makes the garment wet, other than that I haven't picked up my iron since I bought it.
1201520
Keep in a cool, dry location. The brown spots are likely caused by absorbed moisture.
2171499
To date, this has not happened. I did add additional padding to the ironing surface. I like the spacial ironing surface andadjustable height. The metal work on the one end seems superfluous; the cord often gets caught on it.