Hamilton Beach 840124900 Iron User Manual
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1. Adjustable Steam Control in a Steam steam position e Has the iron had enough time to preheat Leaves e ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron spots after using Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate Twisted e If the iron cord should become twisted unplug cord iron and let cool Hold iron cord in the middle of entire length Let plug and iron dangle freely until cord uncoils This will extend the life of your iron cord Troubleshooting cont PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK Wrinkles e Check Temperature Control Dial is set to are not correct fabric removed Iron is too Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust hot not hot to desired setting level Let iron cool down enough 5 minutes before continuing Fabric Setting Chart Temperature Ironing Instructions Setting Nylon Dry iron on wrong side of fabric Acetate Rayon Steam iron on the wrong side of Polyester fabric Cotton Iron while still damp using Linen steam and or spray Wool Steam iron with fabric still Silk damp Acrylic Customer Service If you have a question call our toll free customer service number Before calling please note the model type and series numbers and fill in that information below These numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance This information will help us answer your question much more quickly MODEL TYPE SERIES This warranty applies to product purchased in the U S or Canada L2. you have a claim under this warranty DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER For faster service please have model series and type numbers ready for operator to assist you CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS In the U S 1 800 851 8900 In Canada 1 800 267 2826 hamiltonbeach com or proctorsilex com KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
3. IMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products one 1 year for Hamilton Beach products or one hundred eighty 180 days for Proctor Silex and Traditions products from the date of original purchase except as noted below During this period we will repair or replace this product at our option at no cost THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED There is no warranty with respect to the following which may be supplied with this product glass parts glass containers cutter strainer blades and or agitators This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse misuse neglect use for commercial purposes or any use not in conformity with the printed directions This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special incidental or consequential damages so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you If
4. READ BEFORE USE USA 1 800 851 8900 Canada 1 800 267 2826 840124900 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your flatiron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 1 Use iron only for its intended use 2 To protect against risk of electric shock do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids 3 The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect 4 Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let iron cool completely before putting away Loop cord loosely around iron when storing 5 Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use 6 Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the iron Call our toll free customer service number for information on examination and repair Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used 7 Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board 8 Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down there may be hot water in the reservoir SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 To av
5. oid a circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit 2 If an extension cord is absolutely necessary a 10 ampere cord should be used Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This appliance is intended for household use only This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug This type of plug has one blade wider than the other The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way Use the iron on an ironing board Ironing on any other surface may damage that surface Do not iron or vertical steam clothes that are being worn Do not use vertical steam in the direction of people or pets Parts and Features Water Fill Cover Adjustable Steam Control Spray and Blast Buttons Auto Shutoff Reset Button Auto Shutoff Reset Light Heel Rest Power On Light Temperature Control Dial Soleplate Water Window SO ND NM PON Before First Use e To clean steam vents before first use prepare i
6. r each use Turn Temperature Control Dial to Off Unplug the iron and hold over a sink Slowly tilt pointed end of iron down over sink Water will run out of water tank opening 2 After iron has completely cooled wrap cord loosely around iron and store in an upright position Do not store iron laying flat on soleplate Soleplate 1 Never iron over zippers pins metal rivets or snaps as these may scratch the soleplate 2 To clean occasional build up on the soleplate wipe with a sudsy cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads 3 Always store iron upright in the heel rest position Self Clean To maintain optimum steam performance of your iron Rotate the adjustable steam control from O to 4 several times to remove debris and minerals from the steam valve Troubleshooting PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK Iron won t Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working heat Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp e Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a fabric setting e If automatic shutoff model is the Reset Button Light illuminated If not press to reset Water is e Do not overfill the water tank leaking e If steam ironing is Adjustable Steam Control in a steam position the Temperature Control Dial in the steam range and did the iron have enough time to preheat e If dry ironing make sure the Adjustable Steam Control is in the DRY IRON position 0 Iron e Check the water level won t e Is the
7. ron for steam iron ing then iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while letting the iron steam Press the Blast button several times to clean the vents Then follow the Self Cleaning instructions on page 7 e Many irons spit or sputter during the first few uses with tap water This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned and will stop after a few uses To Dry Iron 1 Plug the iron into outlet 2 Turn Adjustable Steam Control to 0 Dry Iron 3 Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature Allow 2 minutes for iron to reach desired temperature 4 To turn iron Off turn Temperature Control Dial to O Off and unplug iron To Steam Iron 1 Unplug iron Turn Adjustable Steam Control to 0 Dry Iron Set iron upright on heel rest Open water fill cover 2 Using a cup slowly pour 8 ounces 250 ml of tap water into water tank opening Do not fill iron directly from the faucet 3 Plug iron into outlet 4 Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired fabric setting in the steam range 9 4 5 Allow 2 minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature 6 Set Adjustable Steam Control to the recommended steam level See the Fabric Setting Chart 7 To turn iron off set Adjustable Steam Control to 0 Dry Iron Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Off Unplug iron 8 Empty water from the iron following directions in Caring for Your Iron Water Please use ordinary tap water If you have ex
8. tremely hard water alternate between tap water and distilled water for use in the iron To Vertical Steam 1 Follow Steps 1 through 5 in To Steam Iron 2 Hang garment in a location that is not susceptible to damage from heat or moisture Do not hang in front of wallpaper window or mirror 3 Hold iron about 6 inches 15 cm away from garment and press and release the Blast Button to steam out wrinkles Do not press Blast Button more than once every 2 seconds 4 To turn iron off turn Temperature Control Dial to O Off Unplug iron 5 Empty water from the iron following directions in Caring for Your Iron NOTE Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments Features Blast of Steam and Spray Buttons Push Blast Button for an extra blast of steam Push Spray Button to release a fine spray of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen Adjustable Steam Control This control provides minimum steam for wool or maximum steam for linen Set the control to 0 Dry Iron setting to iron without steam Auto Shutoff Reset Button Light This light comes on when the iron is first plugged in After one hour the iron will shut off and the light will go out Push the Reset Button to turn the iron back on Power On Light The light stays on even if Temperature Control Dial is turned to Off Caring and Cleaning Iron Storage 1 The water tank of your iron should be emptied afte
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