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Clothes Iron Heating Element Replacement

Introduction

This guide will provide the process of heating elements of clothe iron. The heating elements of a clothe iron can stop working as a result of breaking or burning out in the process of ironing clothes. When a heating element is not working, the iron won't heat up. Unfortunately, one cannot repair most of these elements but there is usually the option of replacing them.

What you need

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    • Plug in the iron box and electric cord and bottom surface if the iron heats up or not.

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    • Switch off/disconnect iron box and let cool before starting the repair

    • Make sure you disconnect the appliance before starting the repair.

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    • Use the screwdriver to remove the cover panel of the iron box

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    • Check the power cord and the wiring inside the iron box and replace it with a new one if they are damaged.

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    • Remove the nuts that connects the wiring and the power cord inside the iron.

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    • . Rub off the stain with a soft cloth or a tooth brush if it got any to allow electric current to pass through.

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    • Use the screwdriver to remove the screws holding the iron box thermostat.

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    • Replace the old thermostat with a new one.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order

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2 Comments

The backwards "RU" on the old thermostat means it is a UL tested device ('recognized'). You should replace it with a UL tested device.

john_banks_leonard - Reply

My iron box not working I tried

Venkat - Reply

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