9
8
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 Knob 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
Knob is in the DRY IRON position.
• Check the water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Knob 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.
To Iron
OFF (
O
)
Nylon
Acrylic
Silk
Polyester
Wool
Rayon
Cotton
Linen
Ironing Instructions
Steam
Setting
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Iron with fabric still damp.
Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Iron while still damp using steam
and/or spray.
Iron on wrong side of fabric while still
damp.
Fabric Setting Chart
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