Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE/SOLUTION
Power indicator is
blinking
• The light blinks to indicate that the iron auto-off function
has been activated
• Press it to restart
• To stop blinking and reset, move the iron back and forth
and allow to re-heat for 2 minutes
Iron is not heating
• Ensure the iron is on and power light is illuminated
• Verify unit is plugged in
• Adjust Fabric Select Setting to the correct setting for your
garments
Iron will not steam
• Ensure water tank level is at least ¼ full
• Ensure steam lever is switched on
• Press Shot of Steam
®
button several times to prime
Iron is leaking
• Only fill with water to the MAX level
• Allow to heat for at least 2 minutes before use
• Shot of Steam
®
has been pressed too frequently. Only use
shot of steam
®
in 3 second intervals or less
• Shot of Steam
®
feature used with incorrect fabric setting.
Only use with Wool, Cotton or Linen settings
• Empty water tank after each use and turn steam lever off
Iron leaves spots/
flakes on clothing
• Empty water tank completely after each use
• Clean soleplate when cool with a wet, damp cloth
• Use self-cleaning feature once a month
• Refer to the Anti-Calcium System section (select models
only)
• Ensure water cup used to fill the iron is clean
Wrinkles are not
sufficiently removed
• Check that the temperature select is set to the correct
fabric setting
• Use Shot of Steam
®
or Spray Mist features to help remove
stubborn wrinkles
Fabrics are getting
an unwanted “shine”
• Use an ironing cloth or a 100% white cotton fabric and
place it between the garment being ironed and the iron to
prevent “shine”
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