Euro-Pro EP8001 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Do not operate the ironing system with a damaged cord, plug or if the iron or any other part of the system has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the ironing system. Return the appliance to EURO-PRO Operating LLC (see Warranty) for examination and repair. Incorrect re-assembly or repair can cause a risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the ironing system is used.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

REMEDY

No steam is released

1.

Steam ON/OFF Rocker Switch is

1.

Turn Steam ON/OFF Rocker

through the iron

 

not in the “ON” position.

 

Switch “ON” .

 

2.

Water Tank/Steam Generator is

2.

Fill with water as per instructions.

 

 

empty.

3.

Make sure both Steam & Iron

 

3. Unit is not plugged in.

 

ON/OFF Rocker Switches are in

 

4.

Steam is not visible because the

 

the “OFF” position and plug unit

 

 

temperature of the soleplate is at

 

in.

 

 

maximum & room temperature is

4/5. The heating time for the generator

 

 

high.

 

is approximately 8-10 minutes .

 

5.

Generator is NOT fully heated.

 

Watch for Steam Ready Light to

 

 

 

 

come on indicating that steam is

 

 

 

 

ready.

 

 

 

 

 

The soleplate remains

1.

Iron is not switched ON.

1.

Turn Iron ON/OFF Rocker Switch

cold

2.

Temperature is set at “Minimum”.

 

“ON” .

 

 

 

2.

Turn the temperature dial to the

 

 

 

 

appropriate setting.

 

 

 

 

 

Drops of water leak

1.

Soleplate temperature is too low

1.

Turn the temperature dial to the

from the iron soleplate

 

to iron with steam.

 

marks between 2 and 3 dots. .

 

2.

Generator is NOT fully heated.

2.

Wait for generator to be fully

 

 

 

 

heated.

 

 

 

 

 

Dirty or yellow steam is

1.

Residue in water tank.

1.

Clean steam generator as per

coming out of the iron

2.

Not using demineralized/distilled

 

instructions.

 

 

water.

2.

Use demineralized/distilled water

 

 

 

 

after cleaning the tank.

 

 

 

 

 

Steam leaking from cap

1.

Gasket is broken because

1.

Order new Safety/Filler Cap (1)

 

 

Safety/Filler Cap (1) was closed

 

from Customer Service at

 

 

too tightly or cap was opened

 

1 (800) 798-7398.

 

 

while tank was full of steam and

 

 

 

 

gasket broke.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top getting yellow near

1.

Steam leaking/iron left hot and

1.

Order new Safety/Filler Cap (1). Do

Safety/Filler Cap

 

idle on the generator.

 

not leave iron on iron rest (6) while

 

 

 

 

hot for extended periods of time.

 

 

 

 

 

Yellowing of generator

1.

Yellowing occurs with normal

 

 

 

 

aging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive yellowing

1.

Leaving iron idle on top of

 

 

 

 

generator at high temperature for

 

 

 

 

long periods of time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents EP8001 Important Safeguards Important Note Using SteamClearing the Initial Condensation Model EP8001 Warranted for Regular Houehold USE Do not Close the SAFETY/FILLING CAP 1 TOO TightlySteam Generator Important Supplementary User Information Do not Overfill the Steam GeneratorContinuous Steam Button Instructions for USEDRY Ironing Ironing with SteamFilling Water TANK/STEAM Generator Important Pressing Tips USE Steam Intermittently When to Refill the Water TANK/STEAM GeneratorTemperature Settings User Benefits DRY Steam V.S. Humid SteamStorage STORAGE/CLEANING and MaintenanceCLEANING/MAINTENANCE Problem Possible Causes Remedy TroubleshootingOwners Registration Card Purchaser Date of Purchase Dealer