ironmaiden
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Hi. New here. This seems like a simple thing, so I feel silly posting, but I really don't know what else to do.
I have an ironrite 88, mahogany case, that I purchased a couple years ago, after 10 years of wanting one rather badly.
Disappointingly, I haven't been able to plug it in, check it over, much less iron anything with it because the lid seems to be stuck. Or maybe jammed?
I'm a female with shoulder issues, but I've pulled moderately hard on the lid.
Is there a release lever or some kind of hidden latch? I'm worried I'll damage the lid using force.
I have both the owners & service manuals and I've browsed videos, but I haven't found instructions on this. I'd think the lid should pull up easily without ruining a 1960s manicure, and gently tip back without capsizing the stereotypical high-heel wearing housewife ?
I've tried opening the case in both humid & dry conditions, and different temps (though not above 75*)
Could anyone offer any instructions or suggestions? Am I missing something? Or do I just need to get a strong man to heave on the top really hard?
Thank you,
Ironmaiden
Atlanta, GA
I have an ironrite 88, mahogany case, that I purchased a couple years ago, after 10 years of wanting one rather badly.
Disappointingly, I haven't been able to plug it in, check it over, much less iron anything with it because the lid seems to be stuck. Or maybe jammed?
I'm a female with shoulder issues, but I've pulled moderately hard on the lid.
Is there a release lever or some kind of hidden latch? I'm worried I'll damage the lid using force.
I have both the owners & service manuals and I've browsed videos, but I haven't found instructions on this. I'd think the lid should pull up easily without ruining a 1960s manicure, and gently tip back without capsizing the stereotypical high-heel wearing housewife ?
I've tried opening the case in both humid & dry conditions, and different temps (though not above 75*)
Could anyone offer any instructions or suggestions? Am I missing something? Or do I just need to get a strong man to heave on the top really hard?
Thank you,
Ironmaiden
Atlanta, GA
