Mellerware 23009 manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Reason Action Pre-caution

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem	Reason	Action	Pre-caution
Iron is leaking water.	Temperature is too low	Set the temperature to steam setting (cotton)	Check fabric type is suitable for high steam
			temperature
	Steam switch is on self clean	Turn steam switch setting to steam or 0	Switch steam setting to 0 (off) after use or
	function	position	when filling tank.
	Tank is overfilled	Empty water tank	Fill to MAX mark only.
	Iron is in the horizontal position	When adjusting item place iron down in the	If iron is left on the item in the horizontal
	too long.	vertical position	position for too long it may burn the fabric.
Iron is not heating up	Temperature control dial is in	Turn the temperature control dial to the	Check temperature setting is suitable for
	the off position	desired temperature setting.	fabric type.
	Household socket is off.	Switch on household socket	Ensure iron is in the upright position.
	Household socket is not	Check the socket with another appliance	Appliance must be of similar wattage to
	working		prevent overloading.
Iron is tripping mains	Overloaded circuit.	Unplug all appliances attached to the same	Note that there can be up to 5 household
		circuit and check iron.	plug sockets on 1 circuit.
Iron sticking to clothing	Temperature is too hot	Turn down temparature on control dial.	Check temperature setting is suitable for
		Clean and rinse item.	fabric type.
	Clothing is dirty or not rinsed	Use spray function to dampen item and	Use a old linen cloth to remove any trace
	thoroughly.	check temperture is correct.	of dirt on the soleplate. Use iron soleplate
			cleaner for bad marks.
Creases not coming out	Item is too dry or temperature	Use steam function.	Check temperature setting is suitable for
	too low.		fabric type.
Not Enough Steam	The steam control is off or set	Set the steam button/switch to on or full.	Ensure temperature control dial is set to the
	too low.		3 dot position for steaming.
	The iron temperature is	Set temperature control dial to MAX or 3 dot	Check temperature setting is suitable for
	too low.	position for steaming.	fabric type.
	The steam valve is blocked	If your iron is fitted with a self clean function	Use distilled or demineralised water in your
	due to water scale.	carry out cleaning as per instructions.	iron to prevent blocking.

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