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Euro-Pro Shark GI490 Iron - Page 8 Questions & Answers
Don't know if mine is
the heater coil in those irons does get worn out as they age. the are basically large resisters (just like those little wires in a toaster). there is a chance that calcium has built up on them caused by the water. add some vinigar to the water you put in the iron and let it sit for a couple hours or overnight if possible. rinse it out and see if that makes a difference.
Will not light and will not heat up
Problems like this assume the iron is at fault. but may not be.
Check the wall socket you are using works with other appliances.
If you use the iron via an extension lead, check that the lead is working by checking with another appliance also.
Take out the fuse in the plug of the iron and put into another appliance to test its working and not fused.
Only if all is well at this point should you bin the iron.
Flat 'hot plate' irons are so cheap nowadays, so bin it and get an new one. The best are steam generator irons with a reservoir of water container attached. Mine cost £30/$60 so spend wisely.
AndystUK
My iron light goes on but does not heat up
Like many other appliances that use heat to perform their function, your iron probably has a a thermal fuse inside to prevent fires if the intended heat range is exceeded.
These fuses are cylindrical with one pointed end (this one connected to the metal case) and the other flat and ~ 4-5 mm diameter and 10-12 mm length.
They are normally spot welded to one end of the heater element and can't be replaced using normal solder due to the exposure to heat.
I suspect a repair would be economically a bad move.
Cord burst into flames / daughter almost electrocuted
As with any appliance, they should be checked on a regular basis. Quite often the cord becomes damaged where the insulation becomes worn with the constant movement and friction against the iron and board. The copper strands must have sheared inside the cord causing a spark to ignite the rubber. she did have a lucky escape. I expect the water came out when she dropped the iron
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