Hamilton Beach 840043400 Iron User Manual
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1. side of d 5 z the fabric The iron will shut off and the light will go gt out one hour after it is plugged in When 6 2 Acrylic Nylon Dry iron using spray if necessary the light goes out unplug the iron and Polyester Rayon For polyester dry iron while the plug back in to reset fabric is still damp Reversible Cord Some irons have a reversible cord The cord can be moved from one side to the other to accommodate right or left handed users Unplug iron Remove screw and back cover as shown Move cord as desired and replace back cover and screw Cotton Blends Iron using steam or spray for difficult wrinkles Steam Range Wool For wool use a press cloth and steam iron on the wrong side Cotton Iron cottons while still damp using steam and or spray WARNING To prevent risk of electrical shock Iron on wrong side of fabric unplug iron before reversing cord while still damp Swivel Cord CARING FOR YOUR IRON For irons with a swivel cord rotate the cord 1 Turn temperature control dial to OFF Push the STEAM or to the desired position for ironing DRY IRON CLEAN switch to DRY IRON CLEAN Unplug and let cool The iron takes longer to cool down than it does to heat up 2 To empty water from iron slowly tilt pointed end of iron _ down over a sink Water will run out of water tank opening EE A EE E SE E ain NA 3 Wrap cord loosely around iron and store iron in an upright Wrap amp Snap Cord position Do not2. ITED WARRANTY Hamilton Beach Proctor Silex Inc warrants this appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purchase except as noted There is no warranty with respect to the following which may be supplied with this appliance glass parts glass containers cutter strainer nonstick soleplate and or nonstick cooking sur faces This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover damage from abuse neglect use for commercial purposes or any other use not found in the printed directions HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR SILEX INC DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES CAUSED BY USE OF THIS APPLIANCE Some states or provinces do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you If 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 In the U S 1 800 851 8900 In Canada 1 800 267 2826 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 HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR SILEX INC Proctor SILEX CANADA INC Washington North Carolina 27889 Picton Ontario KOK 2T0 840043400 7 97
3. Use amp Care for Irons Customer Service Number n USA 1 800 851 8900 AX 00 AM to 5 00 PM EST n Canada 1 800 267 2 Web Site Address htt ieee hambeach com Keep this number for future reference IMPORTANT SAFEG DS When using your iron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions 2 Use iron only for its intended purpose 3 To protect against a risk of electric shock do not immerse the iron cord or plug in water or other liquids 4 The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet Never yank the cord to disconnect from outlet instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let iron cool completely before storing and loop cord loosely around iron Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling or empty ing water and when not in use 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 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 Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam Use cauti
4. on when you turn a steam iron upside down as there may be hot water in the reservoir SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This product is intended for household use only N O OF fee o To avoid a circuit overload do not operate another high wattage ap pliance on the same circuit If an extension cord is absolutely neces sary a 10 ampere cord should be used Cords rated for less amper age may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the extension 3 cord so that it cannot be pulled on by children or tripped over 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 If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug It is a good safety practice to always unplug the iron when not in use KNOW YOUR IRON Controls A Temperature P Z Control Dial NK Water Tank gt Opening Fabric Guide Swivel Cord Heel Rest Soleplate Water Window PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE During first use of the iron it may appear to smoke This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard Many irons spit or sputter during the first few uses with tap water This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned Thi
5. s will stop after a few uses Steam vents should be cleared before first use Prepare iron for steam ironing then iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while letting iron steam 4 HOW TO DRY IRON 1 Push the STEAM or DRY IRON CLEAN switch to DRY IRON CLEAN 2 Turn temperature control dial to desired temperature Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature HOW TO STEAM IRON Unplug iron Pour 6 ounces 3 4 cup of ordinary tap water in to water tank opening Plug iron into outlet Push the STEAM or DRY IRON CLEAN switch to STEAM Turn temperature control dial to desired setting in the steam range Allow two minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature Water Please use ordinary tap water If you have extremely hard water alternate between tap water and distilled water for use in the iron WP FEATURES Not All Features On All Models STEAM or DRY IRON CLEAN Switch WN N EN This switch provides continuous steam ly TLEAN in the STEAM position Push the switch to change to dry ironing and to clean the steam valve x Push to release a fine spray of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen Automatic Shutoff Light FABRIC SETTING CHART ee eee eee Tolon _ Ironing Instructions O in even if the temperature control dial is Setting To kon Ironingiinsiructions set at Off The light indicates the iron is LS a plugged in Acetate Silk Dry iron on the wrong
6. store iron laying flat on soleplate When finished ironing let the iron cool then CARING FOR THE SOLEPLATE wrap cord and secure with the Wrap amp Sna 3 on ne plug p P 1 Never iron over zippers pins metal rivets or snaps as these may scratch the soleplate 6 T 2 To clean occasional build up on the soleplate wipe with a sudsy cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scour ing pads 3 Always store iron upright in the heel rest position GOT A PROBLEM PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK Won t heat Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp Is the temperature control dial turned to a fabric setting If auto shutoff model is the AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF LIGHT illuminated If not unplug the iron and plug back in to reset Do not overfill the water tank If steam ironing is the temperature dial in the steam range and did the iron have enough time to preheat If dry ironing make sure the STEAM or DRY IRON CLEAN switch is in the DRY IRON CLEAN position Water is leaking Won t steam Check the water level Is the STEAM or DRY IRON CLEAN switch in the STEAM position Has the iron had enough time to preheat Has the iron been cleaned with the self clean feature to clear the steam valve Leaves 1 ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after spots using Water left in the tank may discolor cloth ing and soleplate 8 TWO YEAR LIM
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