Cleaning The Soleplate; Troubleshooting - Singer Perfect Finish Manual De Instrucciones

• Unplug the iron.
• hold the iron horizontally over a sink with the soleplate pointing away from
the body and press and hold the Self-Clean Button. Steam and hot water will
drain from from the soleplate holes, washing away the scales and minerals
that have built up inside the steam chamber.
• gently move the iron back and forth until the water tank is empty.
• When self-cleaning is complete, release the Self-Clean Button.
• Place iron on its heel and let it cool completely.
• Carefully wipe all water from the soleplate with an old towel, as the water and
minerals may leave stains.
NOTE: Before using the iron after self-cleaning, test the steam and burst of
steam on an old towel or cloth that can be discarded.
Emptying and Storing
• move the variable Steam Control Dial to
• Unplug the iron.
• Place the iron on its heel and allow to cool completely.
• empty water from the iron before storing.
• To protect the soleplate, store the iron on its heel.
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Self-Clean Button
position.

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

P r O B L e m r e A S O N & S O L U T I O N
• The iron is not properly plugged in
• The temperature setting is too low – set the temperature
Iron does not heat 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
• The iron is not set to steam setting – for maximum steam,
No steam or not enough
temperature should be on MAX
steam
• variable Steam is set too low – turn the variable Steam
Control Dial to the
• This is normal – follow instructions for first time use
Iron is emitting small • Water may need to be changed
particles or odor
• Buildup of mineral deposits inside steam chamber – see
Self-Cleaning section
• Overfilled – do not fill past the mAX line on water tank
• The iron may not be hot enough – set the temperature
Iron is dripping water
to MAX
from steam vents
• Overuse of Burst of Steam – allow more time between
bursts
If troubleshooting does not solve the problem, please call SINger at
1-800-4-SINger or 1-800-474-6437.
position.
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