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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM | Things TO CHECK |
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Iron won’t heat. | • Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working? |
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| Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp. |
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| • Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to |
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| a fabric setting? |
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| • If auto shutoff model, is the Reset Light |
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| illuminated? If not, push to reset. |
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Water is leaking | • Do not overfill the water tank. |
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out of the iron. | • If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Switch in a | |
| steam position that matches the Temperature Control | |
| Dial steam range? Did the iron have enough time | |
| to preheat? |
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| • If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Switch is | |
| set to 0 (Dry Iron). |
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Iron won’t steam. | • Check the water level. | position? |
| • Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM | |
| • Has the iron had enough time to preheat? |
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Iron leaves spots | • ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after | |
on clothing. | using. Water left in the tank may discolor clothing | |
| and soleplate. |
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Wrinkles not | • Check Temperature Control Dial is set to |
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removed. | correct fabric. |
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Iron too hot. | • Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower | |
| setting. Let iron cool down 5 minutes before continuing. | |
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Cord is twisted. | • Unplug iron and let cool. Hold iron cord in the middle | |
| of entire length. Let plug and iron dangle freely until | |
| cord uncoils. This will extend the life of your iron cord. | |
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