Troubleshooting, Problem, Things to Check

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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 Dial turned to
	a fabric setting?
	• If auto shutoff model, is the Reset Light
	illuminated? If not, push to reset.

Water is leaking out of the iron.

•Do not overfill the water tank.

•If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Switch in a steam position and the Temperature Control Dial in the steam range? Did the iron have enough time

to preheat?

•If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Switch is in the DRY IRON position.

•If using Blast, press button less frequently (not more than once every two seconds).

•Follow the Self-Cleaning instructions one or two times with tap water (not distilled) to “condition” the iron.

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
on clothing.	using. Water left in the tank may discolor clothing
	and soleplate.

Wrinkles not	• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to
removed.	correct fabric.
Fabric/clothing	• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower setting.
scorched.	Allow iron to cool down 5 minutes before continuing.

Twisted cord.	• If the iron cord should become twisted, turn iron OFF
	(O), turn Control Dial to OFF (O) and unplug iron. Let
	cool. Empty water from iron.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.