If the problem is at the mains plug end, the plug can be cut off and replaced. SO LONG AS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. If you don't know, just get a competent friend to do it.
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July 2016
Julie - it's insulation - insulin is a hormone in the body.
Your iron is a danger to the people who use it - get a new one.
Modern irons are not made to be repairable
Good Luck...
July 2016
I can answer this question...
The insulin that covers the wires has slid down an exposes the wires?
howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Try fixfault.com to fix steam irons.