Specifications

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Trouble Possible causes Corrective action to be taken
No power at outlet.
Check outlet for power.
Defective cord or plug.
Repair or replace.
Loose terminal connections
Check and tighten the terminals.
Broken lead in iron.
Repair or replace lead.
Loose thermostat control knob.
Clean and tighten.
Defective thermostat
Replace thermostat.
Defective heater element.
Replace the element if separate. If
cast in, replace sole-plate assembly.
Open terminal fuse
Replace.
Low line voltage.
Check voltage at outlet.
Incorrect thermostat setting.
Adjust and recalibrate thermostat
Incorrect thermostat setting
Adjust and recalibrate thermostat or
replace.
Defective thermostat.
Replace thermostat.
No heat
Insufficient heat
Excessive heat
9.7 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (DRY IRON):
Fig.9.9 - Outline of steam iron box
When the element is found to be defective, sole plate along with the sealed heating element
has to be replaced. Distilled water is recommended for filling into the tank. Ordinary water, if
used, may result in deposition of salts in the tank and clog the entry and exit ports. It is
recommended to flush the water in the tank by pressing the steam control knob fully for some
time before the iron is switched off keeping it till next use. Salt deposits can be removed by filling
the tank with water diluted vinegar and plugging the iron to supply. A number of attempts may be
made to flush to iron by pressing steam control knob.