Why does the iron water flows - troubleshooting

Virtually every model has a steaming iron clothes mode when ironing. Use it to smooth out even the strongest creases. The hostess, using an instrument equipped with a steam jet quickly and easily cope with deposits linen.

But here we raise iron and poured a trickle of water from it. How to overcome this problem? What are the reasons for these failures? How to repair a fault? This will be discussed in this article.

Common reasons for the outflow of water from the iron

Leakage of water during the iron may damage the appliance or improper operation of the valve device.

broken valve

Water from water tank is supplied to the inner surface of the sole. The housing is integrated controller for steam. They can adjust the intensity of the steam jet. When heated, the device turns water into steam and stripping are not the pressed creases on the laundry.

If there is still water tank and the iron is cold, when the valve is closed, it can leak. The causes of leakage in the valve failure.

Check the fault should be as follows: shuts off steam and not including the iron net, shake it, put in a horizontal state. If the water flows, it means that the valve does not regulate the supply of steam jet soleplate. Often the problem lies in the reduction of wear and a rubber valve gasket elasticity.

misuse

After power if the iron is not heated up to the optimum temperature, then more pairs could not be formed and the via hole begins to leak water, which valve "surpassed" in a steam chamber.

How to avoid leakage of water from the iron during ekspluatatsii?

To prevent leakage of fluid from the holes on the sole of each time should wait until the iron heats up.

Correctly it is done as follows: turn the steam mode, we expose the desired temperature, turn the iron vertically, wait until the indicator turns off heat and start to iron things.

The opening for filling the water tank after filling must be closed. Thus, the drops do not fall on the fabric and will not leave wet spots.

What to do when water flows out of the iron

Iron is necessary from time to time to clean from scale. Carry out this procedure easily and at home.

method 1

• Powder was dissolved in water of citric acid;
• Pour the solution into the reservoir;
• Expose iron at the maximum temperature;
• We wait until the LED goes out;
• Slightly agitated We serve appliance and water in the steam chamber;
• Repeat until clean.

What will happen? Water touches the hot TENu. In this case, the hot and the cold surface of the contact is added to acidic media. Limescale behind the wall and exits through openings in the soleplate. In the same way, small particles can be washed, which are put in the unit sole.

method 2

In many models, the instrument has a special rod for collecting scum. From time to time it must be cleaned by putting a solution of citric acid and acetic acid for a few hours. After cleaning rod washed under running water and again inserted into the device.

The first ironing after cleaning must be shred unnecessary tissue. On the fabric will remain scum and debris.

If iron cleaning does not help, you should consult a specialist repair service center. There can make diagnosis of your problem and eliminate it.

Ways to fix damage

• Self-cleaning of the iron;
• Repair in service workshop;
• Repair their own hands (if the owner has the necessary skills).

conclusion

Often we are faced with the fact that they began to iron clothes, and of iron things came water. This happens due to improper use or due to failure of the control valve. The reason may be in the improper care of the instrument. It is therefore necessary to wait before the ironed things soleplate heating to the optimum temperature. The device from time to time should be cleaned from scale, to avoid breakage. This can be done with the help of improvised means, such as citric acid. If this did not save the iron flow, it should carry the service center to the master device has corrected all faults.