Applica SG100 Troubleshooting Tips

Steam
Generator
Iron
PROBLEM
Water leaking from
the soleplate.
Boiler Water Tank
won't heat.
Iron won't start
steaming.
Steam or hissing from
the Safety Fill Cap.
Brown streaks
coming from the
holes in the soleplate.
The iron soleplate
looks dirty or
brown; it may stain
your fabric.
(SG100 / SG200)
Troubleshooting Tips
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Condensation has built up in the
Steam Hose because of a long pause
(greater than 5 mins.) in ironing.
Temperature is too low.
Boiler Water Tank is too full.
The Power is not on.
The outlet is activated by a wall
switch or is not working.
The Boiler didn't preheat long
enough.
There may not be enough water in
the Tank.
You may not have held the Surge
of Steam button long enough.
Safety Fill Cap may not be on tight.
You may have tried to open the
Safety Fill Cap before using up all
the steam.
You are using a chemical descaling
agent.
Tap water may be high in iron or rust.
There are small charred bits of fabric
built up in the soleplate holes or in
the space between the iron cover
and the soleplate.
You may be using too high a
temperature.
You may be using starch incorrectly.
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SOLUTION
Hold the iron away from your
ironing board and press the steam
button until it produces steam.
Move the Dial to the "Steam Band"
between blend and linen.
Don't fill the Tank to the top.
Press the ON/OFF button.
Plug a lamp into the outlet and see
if it lights. Or, flip the wall switch.
Allow it to preheat for 10 minutes.
Wait until the Temperature Light
goes out. On some models, a Steam
Ready Indicator light will come on.
Check the water level and fill,
if necessary.
Press and hold the Surge of Steam
button 5-10 seconds. This is
important for each new ironing
session.
After filling, be sure to tighten the
Safety Fill Cap closed.
Continue ironing with full Steam
before opening the Safety Fill Cap.
It's normal to get a little hissing
when you first open the Cap.
Never use this type of product;
it can damage the steam
generator iron.
Try distilled water. Never use
additives in the water for ironing
(lavender water, etc.).
Clean the soleplate.
Use the fabric guide on the iron to
choose the right setting for your
fabric.
Always spray starch on the
underside of the fabric to be ironed.
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