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6.4 Measuring the temperature
With all faults preventing the iron from performing its basic function
(fabric stuck to the sole plate, drips trickling out of the steam vents, “it
doesn’t reach the right temperature”, etc) measuring the temperature
at the geometric centre of the iron is an essential requirement for the
correct diagnosis of the problem.
In order to check the temperature of the iron, turn the temperature
setting to maximum. Ignore the first two cycles, in which the
temperature of the sole plate will fluctuate between 170 and 240ºC. In
high-powered irons (over 2200 W), it is particularly important not to
exceed 245ºC at any time, since there is a danger of the thermofuse
being activated due to rapid overheating.
Given how important it is to measure the temperature, one of the basic
tools for repairing irons is the thermometer. A digital thermometer,
available as a spare part with reference 341176, is specially
recommended for such purposes.
For this kind of measurements always use the thermometer with the
temperature probe for surfaces (340961):
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