I have had several do this after many many years of use. I did not find a fix but ended up buying a new model. If you do not need to use the steam function, you can still use it. Might want to use a spray bottle with water to add the steam the old fashion way.
Water will leak out if the iron is off and laying flat. It is a cleaning mechanism that many people fail to use and then they give a good iron to goodwill because they are going to buy a brand new one. To unclog a clogged iron fill with water allow to heat up give several 'burst of steam' and with about a half reservoir of water left turn off set on a towel and let the vents drain through the cooling iron.
If water leaks through your iron when flat it's cleaning itself.
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This was happening with mine - leaving trails of water behind as well when I ironed. I took it all apart (figured it was already broken, what could I do worse?) I discovered that there is a rubber gasket around the hole that lets water move from the reservoir to the heating plate. The two surfaces (reservoir and plate) are held together by screws, which compresses and seals the gasket. The bottom surface of the reservoir section had been cracked (due to a drop on the cement floor, probably, and the two surfaces could no longer fit tightly together, the crack allowed it to flex, and water leak out. In other word, once it's leaking like that, it's time for a new iron. Sorry I can't offer a fix, but at least a explanation!
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You want to run the self-clean mode. Fill with water, then over a sink, with the iron facing down, press the self-clean button. Steam will eject, along with sediment and water deposits. You may have to repeat numerous times. The iron requires soft water, if you don't have soft water at the tap then buy bottled water at the grocery store to prevent this problem.
You can also buy a cleaning solution that you mix into the water reservoir, or you can make your own by filling the iron half-full of water then add white vinegar to the fill line, then perform the self-clean mode or steam mode over a sink.
Here is a Rowenta suggestions:
The iron is leaking.
Water: Use tap water in the iron. If tap water is hard or high in organic matter, we recommend using bottled spring water or mix tap water with distilled. Do NOT use 100% distilled water. Many softening systems may cause issues as well.
Auto-Off: If iron is equipped with auto off, you need to move iron or gently shake it an allow it to heat back up before beginning to iron.
Overuse of Burst of Steam: Allow more time between each burst of steam.
The Rowenta site does not list a manual for your older model, but here is their link:
http://www.rowentausa.com/rowenta/frame.aspx
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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
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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
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