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Cleaning the Soleplate

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Cleaning the Soleplate In normal use, a coating may build up on the soleplate from starch, detergent or burnt synthetic fibers. This can be easily removed by using a quality iron soleplate cleaner. When the iron is cold and unplugged, the iron can be cleaned with a damp cloth and wiped dry. NOTE: Never use abrasive household cleaners or other chemical agents to clean the iron. Never use sharp or rough objects to remove deposits on the soleplate. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Iron does not heat REASON & SOLUTION • The iron is not properly plugged in. • The temperature setting is too low - set the temperature to a higher setting. • Auto-Off has been engaged - move or shake the iron gently to de-activate Auto-Off. • The water tank may be low or empty - add water. No steam or not enough steam • The iron is not set to steam setting - for maximum steam, temperature should be on MAX ••• 200º C. Iron is emitting small particles or odor • This is normal - follow instructions for first time use. • Water may need to be changed. • Buildup of mineral deposits inside steam chamber - see "Self-Cleaning" section. Iron is dripping water from steam vents • Overfilled - do not fill past the MAX line on water tank. • The iron may not be hot enough - set the temperature to MAX ••• 200º C . • Over use of Burst of Steam - allow more time between bursts. If troubleshooting does not solve the problem, please call SINGER® at 1-800-4SINGER (1-800-474-6437). 13

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Cleaning the Soleplate
In normal use, a coating may build up on the soleplate from starch, detergent
or burnt synthetic fibers. This can be easily removed by using a quality iron
soleplate cleaner.
When the iron is cold and unplugged, the iron can be cleaned with a damp cloth
and wiped dry.
NOTE
:
Never use abrasive household cleaners or other chemical agents to
clean the iron.
Never use sharp or rough objects to remove deposits on the soleplate.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
REASON & SOLUTION
Iron does not heat
•
The iron is not properly plugged in.
•
The temperature setting is too low – set the temperature
to a higher setting.
•
Auto-Off has been engaged – move or shake the iron
gently to de-activate Auto-Off.
No steam or not enough
steam
•
The water tank may be low or empty – add water.
•
The iron is not set to steam setting – for maximum steam,
temperature should be on MAX ••• 200º C.
Iron is emitting small
particles or odor
•
This is normal – follow instructions for first time use.
•
Water may need to be changed.
•
Buildup of mineral deposits inside steam chamber –
see “Self-Cleaning” section.
Iron is dripping water
from steam vents
•
Overfilled – do not fill past the MAX line on water tank.
•
The iron may not be hot enough – set the temperature
to MAX ••• 200º C .
•
Over use of Burst of Steam – allow more time between
bursts.
If troubleshooting does not solve the problem, please call SINGER
®
at
1-800-4SINGER (1-800-474-6437).