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ELECTRONICS MECHANIC - CITS

EXERCISE 170.2: Dismantle and identifications of various

faulty parts and replace the parts

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• to dismantle the various parts of steam iron
• to Identify faulty parts and demonstrate in steam iron
• to Trace the Wiring layout correct the wrong connections of steam iron box.

Requirements

Tools/Materials
• Screw driver (300 mm) - 1 No. • Nut Driver 8,10,11mm (350 mm) - 1 No each.
• Tester (150 mm) - 1 No. • Nose plier (200 mm) - 1 No.
• Combination plier (250 mm) - 1 No. • Spanner 10-11/12-13 mm (150 mm) - 1 No.
• Wire cutter (200 mm) - 1 No. • Stream Iron Box - 1 Nos.
• Multimeter - 1 No.
• Flat File (300 mm) - 1 No.

Procedure

Theory
Steam iron: A steam iron is an electrical appliance that uses heat to convert water into steam. This steam is
emitted onto fabric to smooth out wrinkles. It has adjustable settings for different fabrics.

Temperature Control: Automatic vs. Non-Automatic Iron
Type of Heat: Basic Clothes vs. Steam Iron
PROCEDURE
STEP1: Clothes Iron Teardown.
This is the steam iron prior to disassembly.
Model no. - Philips Easy Speed 2100W Steam Iron

STEP 2: Temperature dial removal.
Remove the temperature dial from the clothes iron by prying it off with a chisel.
Be careful when doing this as the dial may snap due to force.

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