Technical Information
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B 890/B 990
3 Fault Repair
3.1 Laundry Not Taken In
Cause:
Ironing cloth is too smooth.
Remedy:
Replace the ironing cloth; see Section 040-4.2.
Note:
Wash the ironing cloth in a washing machine at 140°F (60°C) to raise the
nap and roughen the surface.
3.2 Roller Does Not Turn or Only Turns with Difficulty
Cause:
Free-wheel mechanism defective.
Remedy:
Replace the roller; see Section 040-4.1.
3.3 Roller Does Not Turn
Cause:
DC motor defective.
Remedy:
Check the DC motor. See Section 050-4.4.
If the DC motor is in order, check the main electronic. See Section 010-4.2.
Cause:
Surface defects (nicks or grooves) on the shaft of the free-wheel mechanism.
Remedy:
Replace the drive shaft; see Section 050-4.2.
3.4 Roller Stops or Heater Plate Does Not Start
Symptom:
This fault first occurs after a short operating period and, after that, only
sporadically. Affects irons after machine no. 46969175.
Cause:
Relay on the main electronic does not switch or switches erratically.
Fluctuations in quality of the relay.
Remedy:
Replace the main electronic; see Section 010-4.2.