Troubleshooting - Siemens IQ500 Operating Instructions Manual

Trouble shooting
Problem
The iron does not
heat up.
"startStop Control"
indicator lamp (2)
flashes.
Programme
indicator lamp (1)
flashes.
The clothes tend to
stick.
Water drips out of
the soleplate when
using the "shot of
steam" function.
Water drips out of
the soleplate (12)
together with
steam.
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Probable cause
1. The "startStop Control"
function has been
activated. The iron is
set to stand-by.
1. The "startStop Control"
function has been
activated. The iron is
set to stand-by.
1. The soleplate (12) is
heating up or cooling
down to the selected
temperature.
1. The temperature of the
soleplate (12) is too
high.
1. You have pressed the
shot of steam button
(7) repeatedly without
waiting for 5 seconds
between each press.
2. The temperature is too
low.
1. Temperature of the
soleplate (12) is too
low.
2. Steam regulator (5) is
set too high in
conjunction with a low
temperature.
Solution
1. Grip the handle of the iron
to re-start it.
1. Grip the handle of the iron
to re-start it.
1. This is normal and lights
will stop flashing when
the selected temperature
is reached.
1. Select a lower
temperature and wait until
the iron has cooled down.
1. Wait 5 seconds between
each press of the shot of
steam button.
2. Set the temperature to
"max".
1. Set the temperature to a
higher setting and wait
until the programme
indicator lamp (2) remains
lit continuously.
2. Set the steam regulator
(5) to a lower setting.