How to disassemble the Tefal iron?

From ancient times, people tried to remove creases and creases from clothing in order to look more neat and nice - both for themselves and for others. For this, flat stones or pans were used in which hot coals lay. A patent for an electric iron was received only at the end of the nineteenth century, and from that time began the era of improvement of such devices. The modern variety of household appliances for this purpose impresses everyone, but even the most reliable appliance can break down over time. You will learn how to disassemble a Tefal or Philips iron to find out the causes of a breakdown, improper operation of the device and repair it, from this article.

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How does an electric iron work?

An electric iron can be compared to electric kettle:

• To heat the device voltage is applied to it.
• To make the process quick, they usually use powerful heating elements with a power of 1000-2200 watts.
• If such power were constant, the sole would become red-hot and things would be spoiled when ironed. To prevent this from happening, the iron is equipped with a temperature controller.
• In order to adjust the temperature, the round knob is turned. Turning clockwise causes a significant increase in temperature.
• When the controller turns on or off, a characteristic click is heard.
• The power cord is designed to supply voltage. If the device does not turn on, it must be repaired.

Important! If you are repairing Philips irons, then in the design of the regulator you can notice the built-in special bimetal plate. Thanks to it, the temperature is regulated. As the temperature rises, plate expansion begins. When it reaches a certain size, the heating of the device stops.

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DIY iron repair

Most often, do-it-yourself iron repair is done. To do this, prepare the tools: screwdrivers and a tester with a light bulb.

Important! Even if you only need to repair the cord, the iron will have to be disassembled.

Irons from different manufacturers may have different designs, however, there are always common points:

• To fasten the sole and body, not only latches are used, but also cogs, which will have to be carefully searched. Often they are placed under decorative caps, a water tank, or other items.
• If, when the device is turned on, the indicator lamps do not light up, then most likely the problem is in the cord.

Having such information in service, you will definitely cope with the task of how to disassemble the Tefal iron.

We repair a cord

In 20 percent of cases, the breakdown is in the inoperative state of the cord. To check it, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Remove the back cover of the iron.
2. Check the voltage with a tester.
3. If the tester lamp does not light up, the cord is shortened and checked again.

Important! If the light comes on - the problem is not in the cord and you need to disassemble the Tefal iron further.

We repair a thermal safety lock:

1. In this case, the repair of the iron begins with its disconnection from the network.
2. Then wires are connected to the thermal fuse on both sides for dialing.

If the lamp does not light, the fuse is defective. It can be removed and shorted out the electrical network in this part.

Important! In this case, do not worry, because if the thermostat works correctly, the missing fuse does not cause problems.

We repair the temperature controller

Before disassembling the Tefal iron, you should try to remove the external knob of the regulator. To do this, you need to slightly pry it. In the event that the attempt was unsuccessful, the screws are loosened and the case is removed.

To check the health:

1. The regulator is set to extreme positions. If this cannot be done easily, use pliers.
2. The electrical network rings and the regulator rotates.

Important! If the bulb lights up in the extreme positions, then there is no breakdown in the thermostat, if not, the contacts will need to be cleaned. In this case, sandpaper or an ordinary nail file is used.

We repair a heating element

If all the main components are checked, then the repair of the Tefal iron is not completed. Most likely, the problem is a malfunction of the heating element. Even if you know how to disassemble a Brown iron, this will not help. Replacing the heating element is almost impossible - in almost all cases the device will have to be thrown away.

Important! Even if you throw away the old iron, leave the cord. It is useful for repairing other household appliances.

We repair the steam system

To avoid problems, you need to use distilled, filtered or boiled water. Most often, when repairing the steam system, descale should be removed. You do not need to know how to disassemble the Philips, Tefal or Brown iron for this process. You will act as follows:

1. For cleaning, the iron is placed in a large container with water. The water level should be above the sole by one and a half centimeters.
2. The steam regulator must be set to the maximum value. The back of the appliance should be slightly raised with the stands.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to include the iron in the network during the descaling process.

3. Add vinegar to the water (1 cup per liter of water).
4. Place the container on the stove and wait for the water to boil.
5. After a little cooling, put the container on the fire again. Repeat the procedure two to four times.

Important! Vinegar can be replaced with citric acid or a special descaler.

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Tips for the hostess:

• Before starting ironing, you need to check the sole - there should be no dust and lint on it. Do not wipe the hot sole.
• Linen and cotton items are best ironed on the wrong side, as the fabric may become shiny.
• To iron woolen things and dark fabric, it is advisable to use a special fabric or gauze.
• Do not wear only ironed clothes. They should hang a little on a hanger.
• Be sure to study the labels on the clothes so as not to spoil the fabric.
• For suede, leather and faux fur cannot be steamed.

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From this article, you learned step-by-step instructions and some tricks on how to disassemble the Tefal, Philips, Brown iron, and how to repair the appliance yourself. You can apply the same tips in practice for other models of household appliances, and the rules of operation and maintenance for all devices are the same.