The most likely cause is that calcuim or hard water build up has clogged the passage way for the steam try running CLR or a cleaner like it to clear the passage.
Here's a simple way to unclog a steam iron:
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/how-to-fix-your-irons-steam-feature-10000000677063/index.html
Good luck, and hope this helps.
It is most likely something within the iron,a sensor or the steam button itself.There should be only about 3 screws holding the iron together.The back or the top or bottom ma have them hidden.Different makers do it different ways so I can't say much more than that.Sometimes the screw will be hidden by a plastic cover for appearance.It should pry off with something thin rather easily.Some have the iron part open up/swing from the plastic base.You just have to kind of look for screws,pry and pull apart as gently as possible.That's really how I have learned some items too.To test the switch,it may simply be a mechanical connection which opens a valve,somewhat similar to turning on a faucet but not exactly.Check the area for cracks or broken press button.The button should almost fall out if you get it separated.If it is an electrical connection to activate the steam,let me know.Please do not approve/disapprove this yet as it will cut off our link.If you have any questions or need more help,just comment here and I will get an autolink to your post and reply ASAP.Greg
If the iron heats but steams improperly, inspect the soleplate and clean the vents (see below) and flush sediment out of the steam chamber .
If the iron produces too much or too little heat, test the electrical cord . Also test and, if needed, adjust calibration of the thermostat .
If the iron does not spray properly, inspect and clean the nozzle.
If the iron leaks or spits, clean the steam vents, nozzle, and tank.
If the iron sticks to fabric, clean or repair the soleplate. If the iron stains fabric, clean the soleplate, clean the tank with a commercial cleaner, and use distilled or filtered water.
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I have split the iron, checked the switch (electrical) it seems fine. Turned iron back on and operated the microswitch manually still no action. The tubing from the steam tank does not get warm so it would appear that the problem stems from something blocking the flow of steam from the tank. The tubing is intact and no leaks are apparent at the connection to the iron. Got me scratching my head on this one.
Both the iron and the steam tank seem to heat properly. I have verified that it is producing steam by backing off the fill cap slightly and steam escapes. It is very confusing as all the elements seem to be working properly, just no steam passes up the hose to the iron.
I have tested the micro switch and it is working, that is why I tried it manually with the iron energized. I thought possibly the switch was not making contact with the micro switch. What does the micro switch operate? It there an internal valve in the iron that is electronically opened? I could not see anything in the iron base that looked like a solenoid valve or similar.
Traced the problem to the solenoid switch on top of the tank. Power is getting to the coil but the valve is not opening. Must be frozen, will remove and see if I can free it.
the water is not getting hot
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