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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? |
| Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp. |
| • Is 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 | • Do not overfill the water tank. |
out of the iron. | • If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Switch in a steam |
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| position that matches Temperature Control Dial 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. |
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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. |
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Wrinkles not | • Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric. |
removed. |
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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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