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Euro-Pro Steam Generator EP8001 Iron Questions & Answers
What can be done about leaking steam?
ensure your iron steam button is not set into perminent steam function. leaving the iron with the point of the iron pointing upwards should reduce steam to the handle. also the iron may need to be descaled to ensure any steam switch funtion is not stuck in an on position.
I can find only one screw in the housing of the ep
Sounds like a 'TORX' head.
Does it look like a 'star' inside the screw head? A six-sided star? If so, then it is a TORX head.
Look carefully at it, and determine whether or not there is a small pin sticking out of the center.
The screw you are trying to remove is either a Flat-Head (-), a Philips (+) or a TORX (*).
You can get TORX bits almost anywhere, from the Hardware store, the Auto-parts store, to a Dollar store. You can get them with, or without, the little hole for the pin in the head.
You will probably want to buy a little 'set' that has multiple sizes of bits, and a driver, with an extension for reaching into those deep holes.
I have model # EP
Hi,
There
is most likely a small port where some particles have clogged.fill
reservoir with vinegar and water (50/50) and allow to soak 24 hrs, then
reheat then shake vigorously to drain then rinse then retry.
check solenoid steam valve which is fitted on the steam tank output pipe.
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How do I clean the
Hello,
You will be needing; Vinegar, Distilled water, Old clean thick towel and Toothpick
Clean the hard water deposits out of the spray nozzle on your iron by
using a thin, sharp needle. Then, clean the hard water deposits out of
the plate vents. Flip your iron upside down. Use a toothpick or two to
reach just inside each vent. Clear away any deposits and other
accumulations of minerals, starch and other gunk.
Clean the hard water deposits out of the water reservoir of your steam
iron. To do this, fill the reservoir with 1 part distilled water and 1
part vinegar. (Distilled water is completely free of minerals so it
won't clog your steam iron even further.)
Plug your iron in and set it to a hot "steam" setting. Allow it to heat
up for a few minutes. Then, spray the steam and run the iron over the
towel. Continue this until the reservoir is empty. The vinegar will
dissolve minerals and build-up. Running your iron over the towel will
help further clean the vents. If your steam iron still isn't completely
unclogged, repeat the process.
Fill the reservoir of your steam iron with only distilled water a few
more times. Spray the steam and continue to iron the towel until the
reservoir is empty after each fill up. This step will rinse the vinegar
out.
Good luck.
The iron rest for my
When bases become slippery it is usually due to a couple of things. Either the unit has been used for so long that it has lost friction which could be a dangerous situation and the other being due to dirt and poor maintenance. If the first happens to be the case then the base needs to be replaced but if on the other hand it is due to maintenance then simply unplug the unit and wash the surface with the use of a wet piece of cloth and soap but ensure the liquid quantity is limited.
Being that you really like the iron if you can get a replacement base would be a lot better because it would just ensure that the iron lasts longer. You can always get iron rests from your local hardware store.
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Too much steam/water comes out
Hi,
The steam hose of the iron is kinked and broken inside.You have to replace a new one.So it will limit the amount of steam flow.
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I have the 1700 Watt
You'll need to get some Calcium, Lime, Rust ( CLR) cleaner. Fill the steam reservoir to full with CLR and turn on the steam function to get the CLR in the system. Unplug Iron and put it in a pan large enough to fit the Iron foot in. Fill pan with
CLR until it comes just to the top of the foot and let soak for at least
an hour. Empty and refill with Distilled water, then run on steam function and see if that clears out the Calcium deposits. Do this procedure in a well ventilated area as it may stink some. Visually inspect the steam ports for blockage and if there is blockage, clear with a Bamboo skewer or other non - metal probe type object. You may need to repeat this procedure a few times to break up all of the Calcium deposits in the Iron.
You may also want to use compressed air and wrap a rag around the nozzle then insert into the fill port. Blast the air into the Iron to blow the chunky stuff out before doing the above.Hope this helps!!
How much water do i put in this steamer
There is a water level indicator and you must use according to the amount of ironing you have in mine. If there is a whole lot fillit up to the full limit mark , if less use less just for an emergency.
Hope you get this right. Good day
Can you mail me or let me know where to get the
Hi,
Kindly mention the Model Number so that i could try to Find out the Instruction's Guide.
Let me know, if needed further assistance.
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