How to disassemble the Scarlet iron?

The iron at the wrong time can destroy all plans, especially, if you are far from hypermarkets and hardware stores. You can try to repair the unit yourself. Not all modern models can be repaired, but there are devices that can be brought back to life. First you need to get to the guts. How to disassemble the iron "Scarlet"?This, as well as the repair of some other models will be discussed in our article.

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What happened?

Before deconstructing the iron "Vitek", "Scarlet" or any other, try to figure out what exactly happened. Problems are different:

• the iron does not heat up;
• the iron is quickly disconnected;
• the iron overheats;
• the steam leaves;
• steam does not splash.

In the first case it is necessary, first of all, to inspect:

• wire;
• outlet;
• plug;
• where the wire and plug are fastened.

Socket and cord

To check the outlet, just plug in some other appliance or plug the iron into another outlet. If everything is OK, inspect the outside of the wire:

1. The cord should not have knots, bends, or damage to the insulation.
2. The wire should not protrude at the junction of the wire and the plug, and the wire sheath should be free from cracks and ruptures.
3. Do not allow the plug to have cracks, loose screws.

What to do with the cord?

If there is visible damage, the wire is best replaced, good, in any firm salon of the firm that produced the iron, you will find the accessories. For this, of course, it will need to be removed.

But sometimes there is no possibility to disassemble the iron. Therefore, in a damaged place, it is necessary to connect broken pieces of wire and wrap it all with electrical tape. Or just wrap, if the outer part is torn. It is possible that you will not have to get to the terminal block.

Other Damage

If the wire is OK and the mains power in the house is working properly, it is likely that the heater burned out. When the iron quickly turns off or overheats, the problems can be either with a TEN or with a thermostat. Repair these parts are not subject to, they are best replaced.

Important! Elements to replace it is better to buy from the same firm that produced the unit itself - then there is no risk that the parts will not fit.

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What does the iron consist of?

Any electrical appliance consists of many different parts. In modern irons, of course, smaller elements are smaller than in old ones. Individual elements are combined into non-assembled nodes, and it is the group of parts that changes.

Regardless of whether you need to disassemble the iron "Scarlet", "Vitek" or any other, you must understand what is inside it. Each iron has:

• outsole with built-in heater;
• water tank;
• thermostat with handle;
• nozzle;
• steam controller;
• cord;
• plug;
• terminal block.

Important! Almost all modern models have holes in their soles. They are designed for steam output. With the help of a thermostat, the ironing mode is set - it is "responsible" for the temperature to which the sole heats up. The steam unit includes not only a water tank, but also a sprinkler for forced exit of heated steam, a feed regulator.

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Begin to disassemble the iron

Before disassembling the Vitek iron or any other, prepare the necessary tools and materials. You need:

• screwdriver set;
• wide knife;
• multimeter;
• soldering iron;
• solder;
• electrical tape;
• heat shrink tubing;
• sandpaper;
• pliers. Screwdrivers will need two types:
  • flat;
  • cross;
  • with asterisks( are rare, but you can find).

  Important! The knife can be successfully replaced with any hard flat object - for example, a ruler or a bank card, which you forgot to discard. With their help, you will poddervat those details that are attached to the snaps.

  A multimeter is required to ring the wire and all the electrical circuit elements that cause suspicion. Anointing is useful if you need to clean the contacts.

  

  Removing what is removed

  How to start repairing the iron "Scarlet"?There are not so many options - after inspecting the unit, you will see that there are only a few screws, and apart from them, there are removable parts. Therefore, it is better to proceed in this order:

  1. Remove the thermostat drive( simply grip with your fingers and pull upwards).
  2. Remove the steam feed buttons( in the same way as the disc, and if necessary, press the latches).
  3. Remove the screws on the back cover.

  Most of the screws are on the rear panel:

  1. They need to be unscrewed, this is usually not a problem.
  2. It may very well be that there are additional latches. Fit the lid with a flat object and remove it from the casing.
  3. Under the cover you will see the terminal block. It is necessary to check it at once - it is quite possible that the cord has blown or gone.

  Important! This trouble is simple enough to eliminate, and further disassemble the iron "Scarlet" or any other is not required. The burnt out wire must be sealed, insulated and tapped by the tester, and then simply screwed on the lid.

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  If the shoe is OK

  If the terminal block is OK, the iron must be disassembled further. In this case, it should be noted that some models( including Scarlett) can also have fasteners under the lid and on the handle, most often bolts. They also need to be removed. In general, remove all the fastening elements that are removed.

  Important! So that they do not get confused, put a white sheet of paper on the table, and put screws and bolts on it in the order in which you unscrew them.

  Unscrew the screws until the sole detaches from the housing. Almost all models are possible.

  How to call a shoe?

  To do this you need a multimeter:

  1. Put it in the dial mode.
  2. Push one probe to one of the fork terminals.
  3. Use the second probe to touch one wire on the shoe, and then to the other - once the appliance has to squeeze.
  4. Repeat the same experiment with another pair of "plug-wire contact".If there is a signal and this time, the wire is in perfect order.
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  Checking the heating element

  This is the main part of any heating device.

  Important! If the element fails, it is best to buy a new iron - some firms have a very strange marketing policy, when the replacement of the element is more expensive than the new device.

  But first you need to check the heater. To do this, you need to get close to the sole:

  1. Look at the back of the sole - there should be two outputs of the TEN.
  2. Measure the resistance with a multimeter, for this, it must be put into measuring mode up to 1000 Ohm.
  3. Look not the display - after seeing the value of about 250 OM, leave the TEN alone, it is working.
  4. If you see a value greater than 250 ohms - run to the service center for a new heater or to the store for a new iron.
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  Checking the thermostat

  It is extremely unpleasant if you put the disc on "silk" or "synthetics", and the unit has heated up in a second as if you are going to iron the cotton. There's nothing to be done, it is necessary to deal with a thermoregulator.

  It is a plate with a pin and a lot of contacts. A pin is needed to be put on a disc - the one you took off at the beginning of the process. Then we act like this:

  1. We are looking for two contacts that fit the plate.
  2. We put multimeter probes on them and call them in two positions,
  3. If the thermostat is set to "off", there should be no squeak.
  4. In any other position, the device must be squeaking.

  There can be several problems:

  1. If the device does not make sounds in the "on" position - the iron does not heat. This case can be quite simple - it is possible that the deposit was formed. Contacts need to be cleaned with small nazhdachkoy.
  2. In all positions, the controller behaves identically. In this case, you can try to separate the burnt contacts, but this is not possible for everyone and not always. It is best to replace the thermostat.

  Important! Sometimes the contacts mesh with each other. It happens if the iron falls. The iron heats up - the plate presses against the contacts, but they do not open. In this case, the plates must be made to move, but one should not allow curvature.

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  Fuse

  This part can also cause a lot of trouble. It is located approximately in the same place where the thermoregulator is, and is needed to prevent overheating. Usually the fuse is protected by a white tube( but can be of a different color):

  1. Find the fuse contacts.
  2. Set the multimeter to the continuity mode.
  3. Check the contacts.
  4. A squeak is heard if the part is OK.

  Important! Theoretically, the fuse can be eliminated from the circuit, but you do not need to do this. It is better to replace it. You can get out of the situation by soldering to the place of the burned element a piece of copper wire with a cross section of 0.5 mm, putting a piece of cambric on it.

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  Steam Supply System

  Does steam leave the tank, though the tank is full? First we check the holes. Cope with the trouble by performing an uncomplicated repair of the iron, you can pretty quickly.

  Option 1:

  1. Take a clean frying pan.
  2. Fill it with water.
  3. Add vinegar at the rate of 1 tbsp.table vinegar for 1 liter of water.
  4. Turn off the iron.
  5. Place it in a frying pan so that the solution covers the entire sole.

  Option 2

  You can make another solution:

  1. Pour a glass of boiling water into the pan( or other dishes with low sides).
  2. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of citric acid.
  3. Place the iron in a frying pan.
  4. Put the entire structure on a plate, bring the solution to a boil.
  5. Turn off the hotplate.
  6. Wait until it cools down.
  7. Reheat the
  8. again Repeat the procedure until the salts that clog the holes dissolve.

  Important! In the same way you can clean not only the iron, but also the sole separately - for this, the top of it must be sealed with polyethylene and scotch, and only then lowered into a container with water.

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  If water does not come from the

  sprinkler This is a fairly simple breakdown, the most common cause of which is the disconnection of the tube:

  1. Disassemble the panel on which the injection buttons are located.
  2. Put all the tubes and wires in place.
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  Iron repair Scarlet with your own hands

  Irons of this brand are not much different from other popular modern models, but still have some features. As in all other cases, you need:

  • screwdrivers;
  • flat object;
  • manicure scissors;
  • tester.

  Important! The most difficult is the first step. The irons of this brand have a decorative cap in the back with an unusual shape of the screw. Turn it the easiest way with small scissors, but a screwdriver with the appropriate sting in the set may not be.

  The following sequence will be as follows:

  1. Open the cover of the hole in which water is poured.
  2. Remove the screw( a Phillips screwdriver is suitable).
  3. Remove the rear wall( as well as the irons of other models).
  4. Unscrew the remaining screws.
  5. Remove the handle of the thermostat.
  6. Open the unit attached to the sole - there is a heat sink. .
  7. Check all the contacts as described in the previous case.
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  Iron Vitek

  The principle of inspection of the unit of this brand will be the same as for Scarlet, but again, there are subtleties, and the first one is the screws with which the back cover is screwed. On the slots you will see three-pointed stars, so the Phillips screwdriver will not save you, nor will the star.

  If you suddenly have a special set in your set, consider that your iron is lucky. It is usually more expensive than service in the service center. It is possible, in principle, to try scissors, but it is necessary to act very carefully. Removing the back cover, you get access to the inside of your unit, which means - you can disassemble the iron, ring and replace the burnt parts.

  As you can see, most probable problems with household appliances can be eliminated by hand. But still, if you have no idea about the work of irons and electrical appliances in general, it is better to contact the service and repair center in order not to aggravate the problem.