Philips low cost iron box

Question

hello i am srinivasrao .basically i am a electrical graduate i purchased one phi lips iron box.i am unable to fix the problem my that is ordinary iron box the the supply line is connected through one component to coil,and another one through temp selection switch across the coil one small indicator is connected.it is not switch on what might be the problem, can i bypass the component(may be resister) please fix the problem