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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

PROBLEM

THINGS TO CHECK

 

 

 

Iron won’t heat.

• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?

 

Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.

 

• Is the Temperature Control turned to a fabric setting?

 

• If auto shutoff model, is light on? If not, push Reset Button.

 

 

 

Water is leaking

• Do not overfill the water tank.

out of the iron.

• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam in a steam position,

 

Fabric Setting Indicator in the steam range and did the

 

iron have enough time to preheat?

 

• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam is in the

 

DRY IRON position.

 

 

 

Iron won’t steam.

• Check the water level.

 

• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?

 

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

 

 

 

Iron leaves spots

• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.

on clothing.

Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.

 

 

 

Retractable cord

• Rewind a small amount of cord then fully depress the Cord

will not unwind (on

Release Button and pull the cord to desired length.

select models).

 

 

 

 

 

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