Hamilton Beach 14567 User Manual

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Iron

Fer à repasser

Plancha

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

1. Use iron only for its intended use.

2. Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your

appliance.

3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in

water or other liquids.

4. The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging into

or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from
outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely

before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.

6. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with

water or emptying and when not in use.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage

appliance on the same circuit.

2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a minimum 13-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.

When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This product is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one

wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter.
If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have
an electrician replace the outlet.

• 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.

• 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.
This will stop after a few uses.

• To clean steam vents before first use, prepare iron for steam iron­ing and 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 9.

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Parts and Features

Heel Rest

Water Tank Cover

Cord

Self-Clean
Button

Soleplate

Spray Nozzle

Spray and
Blast Buttons

Adjustable
Steam Control

Temperature Control Dial

Auto Shutoff Reset
Button/Power Light

(on select models)

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How to Dry Iron

1 2 3 4

Set the Adjustable Steam Control
to (Dry Iron).

Turn Temperature Control Dial to
desired temperature. Allow 2
minutes for iron to reach desired
temperature.

To turn iron off, turn Temperature
Control Dial to OFF.

5

6

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF (on select models): The Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Power Light
comes on when the iron is first plugged in. After 1 hour, the iron will shut off and the
Power Light will go out. Push the Auto Shutoff Reset Button to turn the iron back on.

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How to Steam Iron

2

4

5

Set the Adjustable Steam Control
to (Dry Iron).

Turn Temperature Control Dial to
desired fabric setting in the steam
range. Allow 2 minutes for iron to
reach desired temperature.

WARNING! Burn Hazard:
Attempting to steam iron on a
temperature below HIGH or
MEDIUM, or failing to allow the
iron to preheat for 2 minutes, can
result in hot water dripping from
the soleplate.

Set Adjustable Steam Control to
the recommended steam level.

1

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF (on select models): The Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Power
Light comes on when the iron is first plugged in. After 1 hour, the iron will shut off
and the Power Light will go out. Push the Auto Shutoff Reset Button to turn the iron
back on.

3

6 6

For vertical steaming, hold iron 6 inches from garment and do not
allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments. Press and release the
Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Wait at least 3 seconds before
pressing Blast Button again.

OR

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How to Steam Iron (cont.)

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF (on select models): The Auto Shutoff Reset
Button/Power Light comes on when the iron is first plugged in. After
1 hour, the iron will shut off and the Power Light will go out. Push the
Auto Shutoff Reset Button to turn the iron back on.

To turn iron off, set Adjustable
Steam Control to (Dry Iron).

7 8

Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to OFF.

9

Unplug iron.

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Fabric Setting Chart

NOTICE: To avoid garment damage, check garment label for
fabric composition and ironing instructions.

Garment Label Symbols

Fabric care labels on garments have symbols that show ironing
instructions and recommended temperature settings. These symbols
are shown below along with an explanation of their meaning.

Temperature

Setting

MIN
Synthetics

Silk, Wool

Cotton, Linen

Steam

Setting

Dry

Iron

Steam
Range

Ironing

Instructions

MIN
Dry iron using spray

if necessary.
Iron silk on wrong

side.

For cotton, iron while
still damp or use
spray.
For linen, iron fabric
on wrong side.

•

Low

••

Medium

•••

Medium

to High

Iron

High Temp

Setting

Medium

Te m p

Setting

Low Temp

Setting

Do not iron

Do not use

steam

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Care and Cleaning

1 2

Allow iron to cool.

3

4

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the iron soleplate:

• Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps.

• Wipe with a soapy cloth to clean occasional buildup
on the soleplate. Never use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads, since they may scratch the surface.

• Always store iron upright on the heel rest (see Step 5).

Set the Adjustable Steam Control
to (Dry Iron).

Do not store iron laying flat on
soleplate.

5

Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to OFF. Unplug iron.

To empty water from iron, slowly
tilt pointed end of iron over sink
until water runs out.

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Self-Clean Feature

To keep the steam vents clear of any buildup, follow these instructions each time
you iron using steam.

1 2

3

4

Press and hold the Self-Clean
Button until tank is empty.

Turn Temperature Control Dial to
HIGH ••• setting and let iron heat
for 2 minutes.

Hold iron over sink.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Iron won’t heat.

Water is leaking.

Iron won’t steam.

Iron leaves spots
on clothing.

Wrinkles not removed.

Iron too hot.

PROBABLE CAUSE

• Is iron plugged in and the outlet working? Check outlet by plugging in a lamp.

• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a fabric setting?

• Is the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Power Light illuminated? If not, push to reset.

• Do not overfill the water tank.

• If steam ironing, is the Adjustable Steam Control in a steam position that matches the
Temperature Control Dial steam range? Did the iron have enough time to preheat?

• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Control is in the (Dry Iron) position.

• Check water level.

• Is the Adjustable Steam Control in the (Steam) position?

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

• ALWAYS empty water tank after using. Water left in tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.

• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric.

• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower setting. Let iron cool down 5 minutes before
continuing.

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