Jiffy® Steamer Troubleshooting Jiffy® Steamer Troubleshooting
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1. Jiffy Steamer Troubleshooting Jiffy Steamer Troubleshooting J 1 J 2 J 200 and J 2000 Models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Steamer works poorly or cycles ON and OFF while steaming The green indicator light does not illuminate when turned to ON position On units purchased in 1986 and before the red indicator light illuminates but the unit never heats or steams The steamer spits water from the steam head Unit does not produce steam when green indicator light is on Esteam PROBLEM Steamer works poorly or cycles ON and OFF while steaming The red indicator light illuminates but the unit never heats or steams The unit spits water from steam cap 34 The unit probably needs a thorough cleaning Possible thermostat trouble The fuse wire is bad The cordset is bad Wires may be disconnected The switch is bad The unit is not plugged in The outlet may be defective or inoperable The heating element may be bad The steam head may be cracked or damaged The unit has been overfilled 4 quarts maximum The rod set is not fully assembled three sections for most models and four sections for drapery steamers Check water level to make sure unit is not out of water Heating element may be bad Wire may be disconnected The unit has sediment build up and needs a thorough cleaning Possible thermostat trouble Possible blown fusible link wire Possible blown e2. d once signs of excess wear are apparent Never fill the steamer with more than 4 quarts Make sure the hose is straight and that it has no kinks which may trap condensation in the hose The faulty tank must be replaced with a new stainless steel tank This involves replacing the tank lid and housing This task is best serviced by a diffy Steamer Company technician Tighten hose couple with a wrench Reseal the tank and lid with a high heat silicone PLEASE NOTE Each of these items serve as simple suggestions and hints when repairing your Jiffy Steamer To insure professional service please send your unit to the plant for authorized personnel to repair the steamer 35
3. lement The unit is being over filled The unit needs to be cleaned out inside tank and cap Jiffy Liquid Cleaner may solve the problem but manual cleaning is the best solution at this point The heating element must be disassembled and cleaned out manually Check the unit s current flow and replace defective part Try to plug the unit into another outlet Replace the heating element and control kit This may be done by you an authorized repair center or by a Jiffy Steamer Company technician Replace head once signs of excess wear are apparent Never fill the steamer with more than 4 quarts Make sure the hose is straight and that it has no kinks which may trap condensation in the hose Tum unit off allow cool down period and refill water container Check unit with a voltage meter if qualified POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Use Jiffy Liquid Cleaner to clean off element A small brush may be needed to help scrub unit Replace thermostat on unit Replace fusible link wire or replace element in unit This may be done by you an authorized repair center or by a Jiffy Steamer Company technician For best results from your steamer use Jiffy Liquid Cleaner periodically to remove sediment deposits from your water every 3 to 4 months depending on how much the unit is used Do not over fill unit above max water mark indicated on side of unit J 4000 Model PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The
4. red indicator light remains ON for over 20 minutes but no steam is produced from the unit at the STEAM setting The red indicator light does not illuminate when the switch is turned to the PREHEAT or STEAM setting The red indicator light works on the PREHEAT or STEAM setting but not on both The steamer spits water from the steam head The steamer leaks water at the base of the unit The heating element may be bad Control may be bad Check water level The fuse wire is bad The cordset is bad Wires may be disconnected The switch is bad The unit is not plugged in Wires may be disconnected The switch is bad The L170 control thermostat is bad The steam head has a crack or blemish Hard water sediment has built up in the head The unit has been overfilled 4 quarts maximum The rod set is not fully assembled three sections for most models and four sections for drapery steamers There may be a hole in the tank most common with older model units using aluminum tanks The brass couple between the hose and unit may be loose The silicone sealant around the tank assembly is leaking Replace the heating element and reseal the tank assembly with high temperature silicone Check the unit s current flow and replace defective part Replace the heating element and control kit This may be done by you an authorized repair center or by a Jiffy Steamer Company technician Replace hea
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