Iron box emitting powdery stuff: Has any one had a problem with Iron box emitting powdery like stuff from the bottom plate holes?
1575256
Yes, I too faced this problem with my Black & Decker iron. The model is Quick 'N Easy 460. I thought it is the mineral deposits from the water being steamed and is quite irritating, but has happened only recently.
1319355
There are metal rings that are on black bottom. I loop them through there evenly all around..I can send you a picture of mine if need be.
1613145
Mine is doing the same thing. I even cranked it all the way up to the highest setting. I can still touch the flat iron face without singeing my finger- barely warm. I haven't even had it for a year and already it's pooping out. I guess I'll never look for a discount on the internet for my electronics! I'd rather spend the extra to buy it at a store I know I can go to and get customer service or a replacement product. Sorry about your (and my) luck!
447995
Have you noticed if yours hum? I'm wondering if sinking the box into the wall- as you did, will help decrease the buzzing sound they emit. Thanks for any insight.
266276
The cause of the problem is that the hole is somewhat undersized. I had a similar problem with the screw snapping in the hole. Simple solution is to run a #6-32 tap through the holes. I returned two of these broken boxes to Amazon and got replacements at no charge within a couple of days. Other than that the product is great.
1043877
The bottom is made of the same metal material as the rest of the breadbox. Re moisture issue - not sure how much moisture you're talking about. Just wiping it with a damp cloth would be fine, however unless you dry is carefully, streaks will remain. My breadbox has some faint lines remaining where packing tape had been from the way it was packed for shipping. It's gradually becoming less noticeable and eventually may disappear altogether. Fingerprints have not been a major issue but I do wipe it down every other day in order to retain it's original appearance.
1140437
I never had a problem, it just screwed right in. I just unscrewed it to check: the bottom part definitely has threads on the outside of the pole part and the middle pole has threads on the inside. Must be defective. :( Have them send you another.
168853
So far, no. There has been no such problem. Have you contacted the manufacturer about it? If not, why not?
1610556
Same thing happenned to me. Called monster and was given a case number to call after the holiday's for re-issue. Said it was a new feature and the box covers are being put on pre-mature. Straight connector suck's.
2015624
It's called arcing. When a bit of dust or lint passes through the plates, it closes a circuit between the 2 and makes an electrical spark. Nothing to worry about, unless it happens too often. I think it's mentioned in the owners manual.
2200017
The Rowenta DA1560 that I had started smoking and a terrible smell came from the iron. It didn't actually have flames coming out of it, but I unplugged it before that could happen. I did replace the one that was defective with another Rowenta DA1560 and I have not had any problems.
1472594
I have not found anything new. I still use this box. No new damage to report but I don't trust it so I'm more careful with it than I want to be.
1308678
Not that I'm aware of Dianne try checking the holes the gas comes out of you may have some rust particles partially blocking the holes on one or both jets. I hope that helps. Good luck
2267221
It has been fixed. I have purchased a box myself. Besides, like stated before even if it does happen again Amazon is very very good about fixing problems like this without you even having to talk to the seller.
426313
My current HotShot is new and this has not happened. However, my older one (still in use 10 yrs at office) darkened and I have not experienced any problems as a result. I would not be worried if it happened with my new one but the questions should be put to Sunbeam. Other responses offer good suggestions, IMHO.
1134972
No I have not had that problem. It sounds like a manufacturing problem. Hope you get it figured out.. Cheers!!
494087
You need to clean the plate and the bottom of the unit after each use. If you don't you risk of a grease fire.