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Iron won’t
heat
PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK
Water is
leaking
Iron
won’t
steam
Leaves
spots
• 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 automatic shutoff model, is the Reset Button
Light illuminated? If not, press to reset.
• Do not overfill the water tank.
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Control in a
steam position, the Temperature Control Dial in the
steam range, and did the iron have enough time
to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam
Control is in the DRY IRON position ( 0).
• Check the water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Control in a Steam
position?
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron
after using. Water left in the tank may discolor
clothing and soleplate.
• If the iron cord should become 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.
Twisted
cord
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (cont.)
Wrinkles
are not
removed
PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK
Iron is too
hot/not hot
enough
• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to
correct fabric.
• Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust
to desired setting level. Let iron cool down
5 minutes before continuing.
Fabric
Nylon
Acetate
Wool
Silk
Acrylic
Rayon
Polyester
Cotton
Linen
Ironing Instructions
Temperature
Setting
Dry iron on wrong side of fabric.
Steam iron with fabric still
damp.
Steam iron on the wrong side of
fabric.
Iron while still damp using
steam and/or spray.
Fabric Setting Chart
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2
3
4
NOSTEAM
STEAM
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