20 Most Recent Euro-Pro Shark GI490 Iron - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Take it back! Any attempt to fix or adjust the iron will void the warranty - 50 bucks is a lot of money.

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you with cleaning the sole plate of your iron...

Cleaning a Steam Iron Soleplate

heatman101


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Unless you are really good with miniature parts and can have the patience to open and repair, I suggest you buy a replacement cord/socket assembly. it should still be available, afterall it is a common problem. Just about any appliance repait place will do this for you , or yiu can order the assembly and do it yourself. Good -luck,Macgivor

The advice given here is totally incorrect. Please ignore Azraelsrl solution. Being incorrect makes it very dangerous!!!
Blue or black = Neutral red or brown = phase green or green/yellow = earth.
If in doubt, you should get a qualified electrician to replace the cord to your iron. Getting it wrong... can easily kill someone!!!
regards robotek

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with that problem...

Cleaning a Steam Iron Soleplate
heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about how to find the parts you need for your Shark

How to Find Shark Parts and Accessories

heatman101

Can't solve it but mine does the same. Ruins clothes.

Check to make sure the voltage is normal. Really that is warning sign.

Check the power connection, the power cord to the heating coil. If there is no suppy then check the bimetal contact of the temperature setting switch, if voltage comes to coil without heating, the coil can be open .
You will have to use a multimeter in Ohms range to check the continuity of the coil.
Have to decide is coil is open about the cost of coil to that of a new iron.

iron does not light up and does not heat

very bad idea, the minerals will eventually ruin the innards. Just distilled water.