How to disassemble the iron Tefal, Philips: step by step instructions with photos

Iron - a subject that will look nice and neat. After the failure of this device, often a desire to repair the unit yourself or seek help from a service center.

Dismantling the iron Tefal

When planning to repair the iron Tefal, you need to follow certain guidelines in order not to harm the device even more:

1. Remove the instrument cover. For this depth screw screws from the rear of the device at its base.
   
2. After unlocking the cover, lift the it carefully so as not to break. In some places, the cover can be attached to the chassis clips. Decide where they are. This will help the knife blade, which is necessary to get under the cap.
   
3. Thin screwdriver to remove the button. Tool poddevat them and disassemble the apparatus. Under the buttons there is a screw. It needs to be unscrewed to disassemble the iron Tefal completely.
4. After the first actions will be easier to remove the steam regulator. Under it there is another screw, which also need to unscrew.
   
5. After removing the lid, unscrew the screw in front of the unit. It will provide access to electronic components.
   

Dismantling the iron will take place properly if all the steps slowly, without sudden movements. Carefully inspect the unit for plugs and latches, which are hidden under the decorative elements.

Dismantling Philips device

To disassemble the iron Philips, you must perform these steps:

1. Remove the bolt disposed on a support and remove the bottom part of the device;
   
2. Under the stand, remove the two bolts yet;
   
3. By applying a slight force, pull the handle of the iron, which is inserted into the housing via latches;
   
4. Pulling the upper part of the instrument, remove the two bolts and disconnect the housing from the bottom surface;
   
5. Unplug all cables, turn off all the bolts on the inner surface of the iron.
   

Finding breakage, troubleshoot and collecting apparatus in the same sequence in which the disassembled.

Common Problems & Solutions

Carrying out repairs of the iron with his hands, pre-need to know what problems may arise with it and how to make the device work again.

The device does not turn on

Iron is not included mainly because the cord, which can be damaged at one or more sites. If the cord is brown patches, then he burned in these places, and they should be cut off and replaced.

When there is no apparent violations, check the cable tester. If it can not be repaired, it was changed to a new one.

The device itself is switched off

This happens due to the thermal sensor works. Putting the required temperature on the unit during ironing, he gets it and turns off, preventing the iron from burning.

Modern Philips and Tefal models have automatic shut-off function. Integrated sensors help prevent fire if forgotten iron in a horizontal position.

The thermostat does not work

Check operation of the thermostat, you can tester, switching the heating mode. If the item is defective, it repaired, remove the handle from the body or disassembling the entire device.

Causes of Failure of thermostat:

• Deposits on the contacts. Its removed piece of chamois cloth, pre-moistened with alcohol or sprinkled with citric acid. Never clean the sandpaper, it will lead to the formation of a large number of scratches;
• Burned bimetric plate. It is impossible to fix that need to be replaced with a new one
• A broken stem. Repair it difficult, so it's easier to change completely the entire thermostat.

Replacing the thermostat - not a complicated process that requires a lot of money and effort.

It does not work the heating element

Heating element - the most important part of the iron. To understand the work or not, use the tester. If the heating element is not defective, the need to buy a new iron.

Before disposing of an old pull out the cord and controller fuse. They will be useful in the future.

The device is not heated

When the cord is inserted into the outlet, and the light to include lights, you may find that the iron does not heat up anyway. The point here is that the broken heating element. You can try to clean up his contacts again and check the operation of the device.

If the device still does not heat, it will have to throw it away, because the cost of a new PETN is almost equal to the price of a new iron.

From the unit emits water

Water leaks due to valve malfunction, feeding fluid to the surface of the sole. The iron is a regulator, whose task is to increase or decrease the opening for outflow of water.

If water leaks out during ironing, then the valve is closed completely. This should not be. Perhaps the device warmed up enough and the water can not turn into steam.

If the valve is broken and the steam generator is switched off, the device of the water will flow. Leaking valve because of bad gums, replace that house will not be possible.

Poor working stripping system

The main reason - a large scale formation. It occurs when the water tank is filled inappropriate liquid. Instead of ordinary water from the tap, it is necessary to fill in only the cleaned, boiled or distilled.

Clear clogged holes may be as follows:

1. Pull wire from the socket;
2. Prepare a solution. Mix 1 liter of water and 200 ml of vinegar, citric acid can be put;
3. Pour into a deep metal container solution and put it in iron, slightly raising the back. The water level must be above the base of 15 mm;
4. Set the maximum value of the steam control;
5. Place a container on the stove and turn it on;
6. Wait until boiling liquid, let cool slightly and heat again.

Boiling procedure is repeated at least four times to remove any scum. After completing all the steps, pull out capacity iron and let it dry completely. After drying, you can start ironing things.

Steam button feed broke

Average amount of steam supplied if serviceable small plastic tube located inside the device. she often crack from time to time. It can fix with shrink tube, its diameter is 4 mm.

Cut Shrink desired length, slide it over the broken section and heat the soldering iron. Renovated collect electric appliance, parts returned to their seats.

Prevention of faults

In order to avoid problems and issues, how to repair or Tefal irons Philips, you need to avoid breakage situations:

• Before switching on, check the surface of the sole, Remove any lint and dust adhering;
• Avoid excessive heat, so as not to spoil and does not burn the tissue;
• Things fur not ironed with steam because villi may melt and remain on the surface of the sole;
• Do not leave wet iron, the rust can be formed;
• Keep the device away from children because of frequent falls, he can begin to flow.

Types of irons that are not worth repairing at home

All irons except wireless amenable to repair at home. Wireless may have a lower part capable of accumulating heat pad or a detachable cable.

Repair these devices can only be a qualified service center, which has the equipment to diagnose potential problems.

Keep the iron of his, do not leave it running unattended and he will serve you for a long time. New appliances is expensive, as well as its maintenance. Careful handling will save you money and save you from damage.