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Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement

Introduction

If the metal soleplate on the Rowenta Focus DW5080 becomes corroded due to mineral build up, or it will not heat up, it needs to be replaced. This guide provides instructions for the soleplate, (metal plate that forms the base of the iron) replacement.

The user needs to make sure that the iron is off and not hot before replacing the soleplate or they could be burned.

What you need

  1. Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement, Power Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement, Power Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Using a T20 screwdriver, remove the 20 mm screw on the back of the iron.

    • Unplug iron before removing cover and make sure the iron is cool before beginning the repair.

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    • Pry the back cover of the iron off using a metal spudger.

    • Remove the back cover, exposing the wiring in the iron.

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  3. Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the frontmost (main) power cord to give access to inner wiring and accessories.

    • Leave the other cords attached to the main cord.

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    • Pull out the motherboard inside handle of iron.

    • Keep it attached to main power cord and other components.

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    • Remove the 4-pronged adaptor from inside the iron by grabbing the black plastic piece and pulling straight out.

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  7. Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement, Steam and Spray Button: step 6, image 1 of 3 Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement, Steam and Spray Button: step 6, image 2 of 3 Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement, Steam and Spray Button: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the metal spudger into the space between the spray/steam button piece and the rest of the iron.

    • Using the metal spudger for leverage, pry the piece away from the rest of the iron until it can be lifted out.

    • Lift out the piece.

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    • Replace with an identical part by inserting it into the space.

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    • Using the T20 screwdriver, remove the 20 mm screw that was under the steam and spray button.

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    • Unhook the clips on the top of the metal piece.

    • Using the metal spudger, remove the metal piece on the tip of the iron.

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  11. Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Rowenta Focus Heating Element and Soleplate Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Using the T20 screwdriver, remove the 20 mm screw that was under the metal piece on the tip of the iron.

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    • Using the T20 screwdriver, remove the two 20 mm screws on either side of the back of the iron.

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    • Lift the iron up using the handle to completely detach the soleplate.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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