Information sheet 2.

3-1b
Common Trouble of Electric Iron
The table given is the common trouble and solution an electric iron will not
functioning.

Trouble Possible causes Corrective action to be taken

No power at outlet. Check outlet for power.

Defective cord or plug.

Repair or replace.

Loose terminal connections Check and tighten the terminals.

No heat Broken lead in iron. Repair or replace lead.

Loose thermostat control knob. Clean and tighten.

Defective thermostat

Replace thermostat.

Defective heater element. Replace the element if separate. If

cast in, replace sole-plate
assembly.

Open terminal fuse Replace.

Insufficient heat Low line voltage. Check voltage at outlet.

Incorrect thermostat setting. Adjust and recalibrate thermostat

Excessive heat Incorrect thermostat setting Adjust and recalibrate thermostat

or replace.

Defective thermostat. Replace thermostat.

Blisters on sole- Excessive heat First repair the thermostat control.

plate Then replace or repair the sole-
plate, depending on its condition.

Tears clothes. Rough spot, nick, scratch, burn Remove these spots with fine
on sole-plate. emery and polish the area with
buff.

Iron cannot be Thermostat switch contacts are Check the thermostat switch
Date Developed: Document No. EPAS-2016-001
Electronic Product Assembling and September 2016
Servicing NC II
Issued by:
Date Revised:

Developed by: Page 1 of 7

LO. NO.1 PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE Emmanuel Cris M. Revision # 01
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Tao-Tao
turned off welded together. contact. Open them by force. The
contact points should be in open
condition at off position of the
control knob.

Loose connection. Clean and tighten.

Power cord Broken wire. Repair or replace.

Dirty sole-plate. Clean.

Sticks to clothes Excessive starch in clothes. Iron at a lower temperature. Use

less starch next time.

Wrong setting of the thermostat Set the knob to correct

knob. temperature.

Iron too hot for fabric being Lower the thermostat setting.
ironed.

Disconnected earth Check earth connection and

connection. connect properly.
Iron gives shock
Weak insulation of heating Check insulation resistance of
element. heating element; if necessary
replace element.

Earth continuity with common Check the main earth continuity

earth not available. and connect properly.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO ELECTRIC IRON REPAIR?

Clean an electric iron:

1. Unplug the iron and make sure it is cool before cleaning.

2. Use a toothpick or pipe cleaner to remove buildup in the steam vents, making
sure the debris doesn’t fall into the vents.
3. Use a fine sewing needle to carefully clean the spray nozzle of mineral
deposits.
4. To flush sediment from a steam iron, pour 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup vinegar
into the water tank. Place the iron on a rack over a broiling pan and set the
iron to steam until the tank runs dry. Repeat if necessary. Or follow the
instructions for using a commercial iron cleaner.

Date Developed: Document No. EPAS-2016-001

Electronic Product Assembling and September 2016
Servicing NC II
Issued by:
Date Revised:

Developed by: Page 2 of 7

LO. NO.1 PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE Emmanuel Cris M. Revision # 01
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Tao-Tao
 5. Use a sponge and commercial soleplate cleaner or baking soda and water to
remove dirt buildup on the soleplate. Rinse well with water and dry. Don’t use
harsh abrasives or immerse an electric iron in water.
6. Use very fine steel wool (0000) or an emery cloth to remove scratches and
burns on the soleplate, then clean the soleplate.

Step in repairing an Electric Iron

Step 1 - Identify the Problem

It's important to know what sort of problem exists and what is required to
repair it before starting. Read the manual provided with your iron first to be sure
there is nothing wrong with your settings. Next, check the thermostat and electric
cord if the iron does not heat or heats up exceedingly high when the power is
switched on. If steam is not coming out properly or the water is being spat out when
the iron is on, check the bottom of the iron (sole plate) and holes from where steam
is released for debris or obstructions. Last but not least, check the sole plate surface
if the clothes are clinging to it to see if there is any residue or debris burned onto it.

Step 2 - Take Appropriate Precautions

Switch off or disconnect the iron and leave it to cool off completely. If you start
repairing the iron while it is still plugged to the circuit, you might get an electric
shock.

Step 3 - Check for Continuity or resistance

After distinguishing the trouble

do a continuity using a multi-tester.
The setting of the tester is in ohms
(x10 range). Check the continuity at
the plug before turning the switch
knob. A certain resistance must
register at the scale. The normal
resistance of a heating element is 60
to 80 ohms. If there is no move in the
needle then the unit has a certain
fault.

Step 4 – Dismantle the unit

Date Developed: Document No. EPAS-2016-001

Electronic Product Assembling and September 2016
Servicing NC II
Issued by:
Date Revised:

Developed by: Page 3 of 7

LO. NO.1 PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE Emmanuel Cris M. Revision # 01
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Tao-Tao
 Unscrew the cover of the unit and check all the connection of the element and
test its continuity.

Step 5 – Replace the faulty component

Replace the suspected

component that is damage with a new
one with the same characteristic.

Step 6 – Re-assembly the units

Finally, screw the cover panel

back into place, and switch the iron back
on to check that it is heating properly.

Date Developed: Document No. EPAS-2016-001

Electronic Product Assembling and September 2016
Servicing NC II
Issued by:
Date Revised:

Developed by: Page 4 of 7

LO. NO.1 PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE Emmanuel Cris M. Revision # 01
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Tao-Tao
 SERVICE A ELECTRIC IRON

Date Developed: Document No. EPAS-2016-001

Electronic Product Assembling and September 2016
Servicing NC II
Issued by:
Date Revised:

Developed by: Page 5 of 7

LO. NO.1 PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE Emmanuel Cris M. Revision # 01
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Tao-Tao
Diagnose No power at the Indicator

Fault

Model

1. Get the unit and do an initial checking by plugging it

to a source to confirm if the diagnose was correct.

2. Dismantle the cover of the unit.

3. Check the wiring for lost and burn component.

4. In this unit the thermal cut off is identify as faulty. It show open resistance.

5. Replacing the faulty devices with a brand new fix the problem.

Date Developed: Document No. EPAS-2016-001

Electronic Product Assembling and September 2016
Servicing NC II
Issued by:
Date Revised:

Developed by: Page 6 of 7

LO. NO.1 PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE Emmanuel Cris M. Revision # 01
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Tao-Tao
6. After assembling the unit. Test it first for an hour if it is wrong properly.

Date Developed: Document No. EPAS-2016-001

Electronic Product Assembling and September 2016
Servicing NC II
Issued by:
Date Revised:

Developed by: Page 7 of 7

LO. NO.1 PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE Emmanuel Cris M. Revision # 01
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS Tao-Tao