In an electric iron, the function of pressure plate is :

to cover the heating element

to exert pressure on the garments while pressing them

to obtain a close fitting of the heating element with the sole plate

to act as a base of the equipment

It protects the geyser against blasting due to excessive steam pressure

It protects the heating element against burning

It releases the extra water out of the geyser

It protects the thermostat of the geyser

To check all the components of the heater by dismantling the same

To contact the supplier / manufacturer for fault-finding chart

To use a megger for checking the insulation resistance

To check the voltage on the terminal box of the heater

To stand on a wooden stool or work bench

To use rubber blocks

To switch-off S. P. switch

To switch-off main supply

0.01 mega ohms

Not less than 0.5 mega ohms

1.0 kilo ohms

0.01 kilo ohms