Reliable S550 - Manual (Page 17)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Below is a chart detailing the most common problems, their causes and solu-
tions. Before shipping any appliance to a service center please check to make
sure that the solution is not listed here:
PROBLEM
Steam Press cannot be
opened using the Pressing
Handle.
Steam Press becomes
warm but DOES NOT remove
wrinkles.
Press DOES NOT get warm.
No steam
Water drips from the pressing
plate.
The pressing handle will not
move into the automatic
maximum pressure position.
REMEDY
Turn the locking knob to the
unlocked position.
1. Gradually increase the
temperature until obtaining
the desired results.
2. Make a proper selection.
3. Plug the appliance in.
Press the *POWER* button
again.
1. Fill the water tank.
2. If suitable for the fabric,
make a selection to a
higher temperature. Wait
for the steam ready light to
come on. If not use spray
misting bottle as directed.
Do not press the steam
button more than 5
seconds continuously.
Use lighter pressure on
thicker items. Use added
steam for wrinkles.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The locking knob is in the
locked position.
1. Temperature Setting is not
high enough for the fabric
attempted.
2. Temperature has no tbeen
selected.
3. Press is not plugged in to an
outlet.
Automatic Shut-Off has
engaged. The Pressing Plate
has been raised for more than
15 minutes without use.
1. Water Level is too low.
2. Controls have not been
properly set.
Steam button has been
pressed too long.
Item on the Ironing Board is
too thick to use this pressure.