how hot should the tip be I tried the iron but it wasn't hot enough than I used my stove andit fried the vinyl thanks jim
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I used a Bernzomatic butane pencil torch to heat up the transfer tool. Held it about a half inch away from the darker blue tip of the flame for 30 seconds and it worked for me in curing the paint using the fabric part they say to use. Will it endure usage. Don't know yet but a iron would not do the heat trick nor would a heat gun.
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Using the stove may not be a great idea, but the heat transfer tip shouldn't be so powerful to fry the vinyl unless something went wrong. Anyway, my suggestion is to use a mini gas torch found in Home Depot or tool department in any hardware store. The torch heats up the tip with which the heat is transferred to the patch area. Don't throw away the torch afterward because it can be used to burn the top of a brulee.
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Jim, I'm sorry but, I haven't used the kit yet. I actually settled for a "sub-par" repair job on the island so, I'm waiting to get the Van back to the states to an actual shop. Hopefully, there is a happy medium between the iron and the stove. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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I had the same problem and about 2 weeks after the repair the patch peeled off in the Arizona heat. This kit is garbage.
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i had the same problem and was not happy with the procedure. there is a youtube video that gives a demo and they used a curling iron that worked for them. i did not like the result and would not recommend this kit.
1008551
Turn up the heat... It sounds like its not hot enough... I run mine as hot as I can get it.
1554007
My wife had a Chi and the two settings didn't work one was too much and burned it up and the other didn't generate enough juice. Leave the good iron at home and purchase a cheap one locally.
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I would think if you have the burners turned up it should reach that temp. I have not done this but there is a possibility the steel will sag if you keep doing this. Cast Iron would be best for this application.
730474
I set mine at 3. I have a question for everyone....has the hot plate surface rusted on anyone's? Mine is only a few months old and already looks terrible.
859775
I would make sure you put the hot pan on top of a pot holder. Otherwise, you will burn the wood
137668
set your iron to the low end of synthetic- cool to slightly warm. This is a cheap poly synthetic, with a low melting point. good luck!
595283
This is why i do not use this product. i have tried everything and can not stop it from sticking. i have a brand new iron that just sits in my closet. OK for your problem i let the iron heat up then i spray some water on the surface of and close the iron for a few minutes. unplug the iron and take it to a sink and use a finger nail brush to brush out the burnt dough. it may take a few times to get it all out but it is the best way to get it done. I hope it works...and if you can find an old Villa Ware iron buy it they are the best.
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I'm with Dan Frolich. Both Amazon and eBay have various tips for sale. Use the part number from the iron to help match up the appropriate tips.
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That's probably ok. I ended up ruining mine be repeatedly heating it without anything in it (I kept getting the burner knobs mixed up). Eventually the enamel coating popped off the iron core. So there is some temperature sensitivity in the enamel coating. Granted, I was stupid. I should have been more careful. :(
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Yes. One tip....get a flat iron with controllable heat settings!! But this product helps!!
13668
It is probably damage.. Call the company where you bought it. Regardless on how much temperature you set it, it should heat up.
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I would contact oreck they should be able to help you best iron I every bought ----I have killed one with use and bought another and will buy another when this one dies
1234803
Probably missing adding adequate oil and/or butter to the mix, and spraying the hot iron with lubricant such as PAM. Or maybe it needs more time. Green light is essentially worthless, I took it apart and removed the temp contral. Wait for steam to end. Forget the green light. One few if only Cuisinart's hugh failures.
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I heated my iron up and let it "burn in" when I first bought it and have never had any trouble. Perhaps you need to clean the irons really well, then wipe then with a really good, high temp oil and then try plugging in the iron for a while to season it before you use it to make pizzelle again.
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No, the tip is way to large and the heat too high for that type of work. I would buy a variable heat pencil style soldering iron.
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This happens a lot when the butane hasn't stabilized. Shake up the can, fill with the can pointed downwards and in short bursts until you see it fizzing over. Shake the iron a little and let it warm to room temp. Set to low-medium and try igniting again. Hope this helps!