When I am filling the iron with water I can't see the fill level under the blue plastic. Does anyone else have this problem?
141704
It can be difficult to spot, but in the right lighting and angel, you can see the water and where it is at in respects to the fill line. Just a little patience. :)
141705
Yes, but it does not bother me too much as I think it's better to again add water and know it's pretty well gone when I am finished ironing. I do like the iron.
141706
Yes, love the iron but I also can't see the water level, also difficult to fill
141707
Excellent question! Yes, I do have the problem also. I take it a more sunnier place, tilted it, and shake it. Then I can see the water level. I have often wondered why there is not a clear place to indicate water level. Go Fig. :) Mr Hilgendorf, If you find a better solution to this issue, please let the rest of us know.
141708
If the face of the iron is facing away from you the fill level is on the right top side of the blue plastic approximately inline with the R, however I usually fill it up to the top of the blue plastic and that works fine for me.
141709
I had to lift up the iron in front of light to see the max line so yes I couldn't see...I am so glad I am now happily using my new Shark iron.
141710
I know exactly what you're talking about. Even when you hold it up to the light, the water level is not visible. Annoying since you have to shake the iron and make a guess as to whether to refill it. How dumb is that?
1136747
Another reviewer commented on this same problem. He was instructed by customer support to push down on the clear plastic ring where the water reservoir connects to the machine. We had same problem but because of his review, tried that and the machined primed beautifully!
1564841
Yes I can answer that question - because the same thing happened to me. When you are through with your iron be sure to empty the water don't leave it in the iron. Also put water in the iron before turning it on. Both of those situations are described in the handbook.
1592718
I do not have that in mine! It could be defective,but if it holds water and there is no leak,and the place is not thin then I would not worry about it.IT hope this helps!!
1927470
Its a "smoky" color plastic, but I do not have any problem seeing the water level and/or filling the unit whosoever. Of course, I was taught years ago to have "good lighting at all times" when ironing and that is IMPORTANT at all times. This is the best iron I have ever used in the past 55 years of ironing! For the price, its amazing! It just has a creature-comfort "feel" that is unlike any other I have used. To each his/her own of course. Good luck! Skip...... Don't forget either, this unit is recommended to use ONLY "TAP" UNCONDITIONED WATER! Do not use Distilled water - use straight from the tap. There is a warning regarding this and, in checking with you Water Company if you have "Hard" water or not; if so, then you can use a mixture of Distilled water and regular tap water.
293455
There is a plastic "tongue" inside the body that indicates the maximum fill level. The water only comes in contact with it when you fill it up to 'max' and of course when it boils and bubbles. Otherwise there is no plastic. However, we had this kettle for only 3 months and then it stopped working. The replacement that was offered has, like the majority of stainless steel kettles, the plastic windows on both sides that show the fill level. just saw the other replies. The filter is removable and the plastic knob doesn't touch the water. So, no, it isn't completely plastic free (I was disappointed when I received it) and from our experience not durable. Hope this helps! There is a plastic "tongue" inside the body that indicates the maximum fill level. The water only comes in contact with it when you fill it up to 'max' and of course when it boils and bubbles. Otherwise there is no plastic. However, we had this kettle for only 3 months and then it stopped working. The replacement that was offered has, like the majority of stainless steel kettles, the plastic windows on both sides that show the fill level. just saw the other replies. The filter is removable and the plastic knob doesn't touch the water. So, no, it isn't completely plastic free (I... » Read More There is a plastic "tongue" inside the body that indicates the maximum fill level. The water only comes in contact with it when you fill it up to 'max' and of course when it boils and bubbles. Otherwise there is no plastic. However, we had this kettle for only 3 months and then it stopped working. The replacement that was offered has, like the majority of stainless steel kettles, the plastic windows on both sides that show the fill level. just saw the other replies. The filter is removable and the plastic knob doesn't touch the water. So, no, it isn't completely plastic free (I was disappointed when I received it) and from our experience not durable. Hope this helps! « Show Less
1296453
I started having that issue when I first got this. I realized my problem was overfilling. The liquid level needs to be around the level stated in the instructions. Once you get an idea of where that is using the funnel, you can eyeball it from that point and you should not have anymore problems.
268958
It could be an issue with the float that indicates whether or not the unit is full. Honestly the float system is pretty cheap, but working on that might fix your problem.
2036571
Mine did the first few times, because I over filled it. But now that I've gotten the level down, it doesn't! I love mine!
2198529
Don't fill the ice too full. That may be it, but other than that, I am unsure. Hopefully it isn't defective.
2017709
Hold the iron up to eye level in good light and you should be able to see the water level on the left side.
310689
Not to sound like captain obvious or anything but perhaps you are putting in to much water? I would play with the levels a bit. I fill it to just below the line and mine come out great every time. It takes some experimenting but is worth it once you get it down. Good luck
2070094
Btw, same thing happened to me. It means that your filling it too full and this isn't designed to do that much work. Plastic parts ya know.
148675
No I have the same problem! It appears to be a flaw that they did not attempt to fix. I did take a pair of plyers (water pumps) and snuged it up and that does hold some what better.
1733382
Mine has the brown spot issue as well every time I use self cleaning before ironing, for the leaking just swivel ironing temperature indicator and put it on the lowest one.
967899
I just checked... 1/2 cup of water filled one mold all the way to the top. Hope this helps.
1481347
The fill float may be stuck. I would call Water Boss tech support and ask them how to check it. Even no salt in the bin, it should not fill that far. With my older model, I had an internal leak tha slowly dripped water into the bin, filling it with water a few days after I siphoned it out. I bought a new one after that, as it was 10 years old and out of warranty, even though it should not have happened.