The steam generator is an indispensable device in the modern household. With it you can "iron" things, remove stains, clean chrome items. It is all the more sad if such a necessary device breaks down.
Specialized companies offer fast and high-quality repair of steam generators with diagnostics of the cause of breakdowns, repair of high-pressure washers.
The most common causes of breakdown are poor-quality water and mechanical damage when dropped.
The quality of the water used must be taken very seriously. It cannot be mistakenly believed that since water is not meant to be drunk, then it can be of any quality.You can not use hard water, with extreme caution you must treat water in which the content of chlorine, sodium chloride is increased. It is best to use distilled water for the appliance. This will help to avoid many troubles and will help to extend the service life.
The use of low-quality water is fraught with the following troubles. The electronics may burn out and the sole of the device may fail, the steam regulator may break down, the valve may deteriorate, the pump may become clogged. Dangerous if breakage occurs in the relief valve. The body parts also break, the hydraulic system of the device fails.
The second danger that lies in wait for the owners of the steam generator is the fall of the iron. When falling, the parts of the case break easily, the sole of the steam generator is deformed or falls off, the power cord is cut off.
The device does not always need to be repaired. Recoverability depends on things like the nature of the problem and the manufacturer. If there is a service center in your city, then there will be no problems with repairs and spare parts. Cheap Chinese appliances, as a rule, cannot be repaired.
In some cases, do-it-yourself repairs are quite real. It is necessary to remove the plastic case by unscrewing the screws on which it is attached with a screwdriver. Examine carefully the insides of the device. An ordinary iron with a steam generator consists of a heating element, a temperature controller, a thermal fuse and a steam generator itself. We take a tester and consistently and scrupulously check the integrity and contacts of all wires in the device. Then we check the thermal fuse by ringing. If it breaks down, we replace it with a serviceable one.
If the heating element malfunctions, which directly heats the sole of the device, it is easier to buy a new iron with a steam generator.
So, you can make simple repairs yourself, this will save the family budget, or you can take the device to a workshop, where they will diagnose the breakdown and make a quick and high-quality repair.
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To begin with, write a steam generator with automatic water pumping or you fill the tank with a certain volume of water and close it with a lid.
I pour water into a removable tank. I'll find a picture right now.
Post has been edited soroka - Nov 16 2008, 21:31
Yes, I'll have to do so - thanks for the tip.
, now I use a small iron, bought just in case, I even had to get gauze, and for 2 years I did not even remember about it: /
Congratulations, I'm glad for you. This is such a necessary thing.).
We will most likely buy a new one next month. Although I am personally going to do an autopsy on the patient for resuscitation. There is little hope
On a personal note came a question about how I solved my problem.
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At first I didn’t like that the cord holder leans back from the iron and it seemed to me that it was pulling the weight towards myself (the hand was not in balance), but I got used to it literally right away on the first day - now I don’t pay attention.
He delighted me in all respects, cleans perfectly, the hot steam washes away, and even kills all sorts of small insects.
At that time we had a German shepherd dog and two children, of course we wanted perfect cleanliness.
you can put the cloth in the kit on it, you can use your own, as I do, and wash the tiles, windows and whatever you want)
4-for a thin stream, between tiles, windowsill, stove and much more where you need an accurate hit)
two tubes with snaps, very easy, quick and convenient to remove and put on without effort
user manual
But then trouble happened, the lid does not open, I twisted it, my husband, in general, no one could open it!
There was a pond under the lid, we unscrew all the bolts,
remove the case, there is an ordinary small pot with wires.
I think in the photo you can see where this elastic band was, it took about half an hour, with a smoke break and e-mail)) but the cork got stuck there ((it's good if someone has a vice, we don't have it and I performed their function as best I could, from the second time, wowuuu opened.
I don't know if my review is useful to you or not, but I think there are people who will find it useful. Perhaps someone will be able to repair his beloved assistant himself. Since paying half the cost of the device for repairs, well, that's just too much!
Household appliances tend to fail at the most inopportune moment, and this always happens unexpectedly for the user. As soon as you are about to iron the washed laundry, the steam station does not turn on, and urgent repair of the steam generator is required. Let's try to find the source of the problem.
A steam generator from any manufacturer: Tefal, Bosch or Philips, consists of three main parts: an electronic control unit, a stand, it is a station, and an iron. The delivery set also contains special attachments. The boiler heats up the water, steam is generated, which is fed through a special hose to the iron, at the base of which there is a perforation. Coming out of the holes, steam processes the material, smoothing out any creases.
The density and size of clothes do not affect the quality of their processing: you can simultaneously process bed linen, fabrics that require delicate handling - for example, silk, as well as jeans, suits made of wool blend or synthetics.
A domestic steam generator station such as Tefal has a number of differences from the iron with steaming from the same manufacturer:
firstly, the size - it is much more voluminous and takes up a lot of space;
secondly, water is poured into a separate container of the boiler and heats up there until steam is formed;
thirdly, the steam is not wet, but dry with a temperature of about 160 degrees;
the processing of clothes and linen is carried out without touching it with a device in the form of an iron, but only with steam, so you can not be afraid for the integrity of things.
The figure below shows a typical Tefal steam generator station.
During operation, household appliances sometimes have various malfunctions that can be diagnosed by characteristic signs and repair steam generators with their own hands. If steam generators refuse to fulfill their assigned duties, the reason may be different.
Station does not supply steam - burned out heating element or its contacts. There may also be an incorrect operation of the boiler switch, or the steam supply button on the device is simply broken.The pressure is not regulated - the switch is broken.
Steam is dispensing wrong temperature - the temperature fuse is blown, the thermostat is out of order.
Lack of voltage - one of the wires in the power cord is interrupted.
Poor water heating - a lot of deposits have accumulated on the walls of the container.The water level indicator is constantly on - the sensor is broken. Steam is constantly discharged through the safety valve - there may be little water in the tank.
Under the station water appeared - somewhere there is a leak, turn off the steam generator and localize the malfunction.
In addition to the listed failures, there are many more reasons that provoke the appearance of malfunctions in the operation of the steam generator.
To make a complete diagnosis of the product and fix various failures with your own hands, you need to have special equipment, only simple malfunctions can be found and eliminated with one multimeter and a soldering iron.
You can repair simple faults yourself, even if you have a Tefal steam generator, because we have already written that the design of all models is the same, with the exception of certain nuances. Below is a short list of common failures and how to fix them.
The steam stopped flowing - check the heating element, fuse, solenoid valve, clean the steam pipe. Descale the boiler container , replace the thermostat or the hose that supplies steam to the iron.
Incorrect operation of the pressure switch - check with a multimeter. If a breakdown occurs, then install a working toggle switch or microswitch.
No response to pressing a button on the control panel - check wiring integrity , if everything is fine, then replace it.
The indicator of low water level in the tank is constantly on - check the level, if it is normal, then replace the sensor for the volume of liquid in the tank.
The station informs about readiness for work, but when you press the button for supplying steam, it does not go - the button is faulty, you need to replace it.
Weak steam pressure from the perforations on the soleplate of the iron - check regulator , if it breaks down, replace it with a new one.
Of course, it is impossible to predict all the cases that may occur during operation - this list can be continued indefinitely, but here are presented only those faults that the user can fix on his own.
It should be borne in mind that the home craftsman has skills in working with electrical household appliances - otherwise you should not even try to disassemble or try to repair steam generators on your own, for example, from such well-known manufacturers of very reliable and high-quality equipment as Tefal or Philips.
VIDEO Home comfort of a modern resident's apartment cannot be imagined without a set of household appliances. With the help of various devices, dry and wet cleaning, cooking and washing dishes, washing and ironing clothes are carried out.
More and more often in apartments you can find powerful devices for ironing linen with hot steam - irons with a steam generator. They are very convenient and minimize the time required for ironing all types of linen.
Long-term operation and untimely maintenance cause various malfunctions. Ultimately, the device fails.
To restore the operation of the device, its repair is required. Therefore, you need to know how to independently disassemble an iron with a steam generator system at home.
In some cases, it becomes necessary to disassemble the device due to a malfunction.
The main causes of malfunctions are:
Burnout of a heating element (heating element);
Failure of the steam pressure control switch;
Blown thermal fuse;
Jamming of the boiler switch button in the lower position;
Failure of the solenoid valve;
Broken power cable;
Separation of conductors in the current supply cable;
Dense sediment of limestone deposits (scale);
Failure of the automatic steam supply mechanism;
Malfunction of the thermostatic sensor;
Failure of the water level sensor in the boiler;
Disruption of the thermoregulation mechanism;
Water leakage under the sole body;
Failure of the heating elements of the sole;
Elimination of the identified shortcomings requires partial or complete disassembly of the steam generator. You can also find out the reasons for the leakage of the steam generator here.
To disassemble the iron with a steam generator, you will need the following equipment:
Multimeter.
Oscilloscope.
Electric soldering iron.
Phillips screwdriver.
The screwdriver is flat.
Panel wringer.
Device for pressing hidden latches.
LED flashlight.
Magnifying glass.
Alcohol solution.
Rag (rags).
To disassemble the iron with a steam generator, you will need to remove several panels from the device body. For this, manufacturers provide special gaps (seams) along the steam generator body.
The fixation of individual elements is performed using metal or plastic latches.
Removing panels and latches at home is a difficult task. Using an improvised tool such as a knife or screwdriver may result in marks on the body of the device. Scratches and chips on the casing spoil the appearance of the steam generator.
In service centers, a special tool is used to wring out the elements of the steam generator body. For disassembling the steam generator at home, such a tool is made by hand.
Devices for squeezing panels and latches are made in the form of a thin wooden stick with a beveled bottom end. One such wringer is enough to remove small parts. Dismantling large elements and panels will require the use of two squeezers.
For your information. For making squeezers, flat wooden ice cream sticks or plastic coffee stirrers are ideal.
Such devices are easy to manufacture and convenient to use. The use of wringers will allow you to disassemble the steam generator without scratches and breakage of small parts.
They are carried out in the same way as squeezers for panels. Used to remove hidden clips and control buttons.
This device determines the overall integrity of the electrical circuit. The device is also required to determine the location of the cable break.
Used for a detailed study of the parameters of electrical voltage. It will be required to determine the amplitude and value of the phase shift.
It is used to eliminate wire breaks in the cable and in the places of attachment to the contact plates.
Required to access poorly lit and hidden elements. For the convenience of work, use a flashlight attached to the head with a special strap.
The main structural elements of an iron with a steam generator are:
The back (end) cover is attached to the case with one or more screws. Depending on the model of the steam generator, the back cover design has two options:
the back cover is attached to the shoe;
the back cover is not attached to the shoe.
In the first version, the back cover has a straight design. The top cover is fixed in the longitudinal grooves by means of horizontal pins.
To disassemble the body of the iron with the steam generator, the back cover and the block are pushed back. In this case, the top cover must be nudged with your fingers.
In the second case, the top cover is pulled up. The swivel locks unfold and release the lashing pins from the locked position.
The block is designed to fix the current-carrying cable in the steam generator housing. Has two main designs:
The monolithic block is removed by removing two screws of the block itself and two screws of the clamp that attaches the power cord.
To remove the collapsible shoe, squeeze the latches that hold the shoe in a fixed position.
The top cover is provided without fixing. To remove it with your own hands, use squeezing devices. The cover is removed from the rear or front end.
The body of the steam station iron is attached with several screws. These screws are often recessed deep into the instrument case.
In addition, manufacturers use screws of various shapes and sizes. In this case, you will need a set of screwdrivers, different in shape and length.
The sole design provides for the location of conductive and heating elements.
To check the performance of the electrical circuit, control devices (oscilloscope, multimeter) are used.
To disassemble an iron with a steam generator, you must:
1. Remove the screws securing the back cover to the iron body. The shape and size of the screws may differ from model to model. Therefore, to disassemble the device, you will need universal screwdrivers or nozzles for them.
2. To protect the devices from unauthorized opening, they are used to fasten the back cover with screws with a unique shape. Such irons are disassembled and repaired only in certified centers.
3. Remove the rear cover by prying it with a flat screwdriver over the gap on the housing.
4. Unscrew the screws or loosen the clips holding the shoe.
5. Remove the top panel of the steam station housing.
To do this, first remove the plastic caps for the water and steam supply. One cap is recessed inside the iron. The second cap is removed by grasping with the fingers of the hand. After removing one cap, the second cap is removed with the fingers of the hand.
Also, by clicking on the link, you can find out why the steam generator does not supply steam.
For your information. Irons with a steam function only, without a sprayer, do not have a second cap.
Remove the screws under the steam and sprayer caps. In some models, an additional screw is located in the bow, in the area where the sprayer is attached.
5. Next, unscrew all the screws that attach the upper block to the iron body.
6. After removing all the bolts, remove the upper part of the steam station housing.
To do this, use a thin knife or a strong blade, which is used to pry the top panel in the existing gap.
In other designs of irons with a steam generator, it is enough to make a twisting movement of the hand to remove the top cover.
7. After removing the top panel, remove the water supply pipe from the steam heater reservoir to the sprayer. To do this, lift the sleeve holding the tube in a fixed position. Then the sleeve must be pulled to the side and one end of the water supply tube is released.
8. Then unscrew the three screws at the rear and front ends of the iron body. These screws are visible after removing the top cover.
9. Next, remove the upper part of the iron body. To do this, fold back the latches that attach the upper part of the case to the lower one.
10. After removing the upper part of the body, dismantle the steam generator and disassemble the sole of the iron. In this case, the pumps for supplying water to the nozzle and sprayer are also removed.
11. Then remove the temperature controller for heating the sole.To do this, pry off the regulator cover from below with a flat screwdriver and carefully remove it. Then unscrew the screw located under the removed cover of the temperature controller.
For your information. In irons of some manufacturers, there is no screw under the dial of the heating temperature regulator.
12. After removing the cover of the regulator, unscrew the screws securing the reservoir to the bottom of the iron. On many models of steam generators there are four such screws, two screws on each side of the device body.
13. Then carefully separate the reservoir from the soleplate in such a way as not to damage the elements of the electrical circuit.
14. After removing the reservoir, unscrew a few screws holding the sole protector.
After removing the protective cover, free access to the elements of the electrical circuit is opened, which are attached directly to the inner sole of the iron.
Video (click to play).
Using these instructions and recommendations allows you to independently disassemble the iron with a steam generator at home.
