Hamilton Beach 14590 User Guide

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Iron

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instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

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READ BEFORE USE

LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION

LEA ANTES DE USAR

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

This product is intended for household use only.

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.

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 assistance 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

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 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

wWARNING

Shock Hazard

• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electrical 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 using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

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• Steam vents should be cleaned before first use. Prepare iron for steam ironing, 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.

• 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.

• During first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard.

Parts and Features

Before First Use

1. Spray and Blast Buttons

2. Adjustable Steam Control

3. Water Fill Cover

4. Spray Nozzle

5. Self-Clean Button

6. Temperature Control Dial

7. Soleplate

8. Water Window

9. Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Power Light

10. Heel Rest

11. Cord

Features

Spray and Blast of Steam 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

This feature provides minimum steam

for wool or maximum steam for linen. Set to to change to Dry Iron.

Auto Shutoff Reset Button/ Power Light

The button/light comes on when the

iron is first plugged in. After one hour, the iron will shut off and the button/ light will go out. Push the button/ light to turn the iron back on.

Auto Shutoff Button/Power Light

Blast

Spray

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Using Your Iron

1. Unplug iron. Turn Adjustable Steam

to (Dry Iron).

2. Open Water Fill Cover and, using a

cup, slowly pour tap water into water tank opening until Max fill line is reached. Do not fill the iron directly from the faucet.

3. Plug iron into outlet.

4. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to

desired fabric setting in the steam range.

5. Allow two minutes for the iron to

reach desired temperature.

To Steam Iron

6. Set Adjustable Steam to the recom-

mended steam level. See the “Fabric Setting Chart.”

7. To turn iron off, set Adjustable

Steam to (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 extremely hard water, alternate between tap water and distilled water for use in the iron.

To Dry Iron

3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to

desired temperature. Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.

4. To turn iron Off, turn Temperature

Control Dial to Off and unplug iron.

1. Plug iron into outlet.

2. Set the Adjustable Steam Control

to ( Dry Iron).

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1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 in

“To Steam Iron.”

2. With iron in an upright position, turn

Temperature Control Dial to HIGH and allow 2 minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.

3. 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.

4. Hold iron about 6 inches away from

garment and press and release the Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Wait at least 3 seconds before pressing Blast Button again.

5. To turn iron off, set Adjustable

Steam to (Dry Iron). Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Off. Unplug iron.

6. Empty water from the iron following

directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”

NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments.

To Vertical Steam

Fabric Setting Chart

Steam

Setting

Steam Range

Dry Iron

Off

Nylon, Acrylic

Silk

Wool

Polyester

Rayon

Cotton,

Linen

Ironing Instructions

Dry iron using spray if necessary.

Dry iron on the inside of the garment. Use a press cloth and steam iron on the

inside of garment. Iron while fabric is still damp. Iron using spray if necessary. For cotton, iron while still damp or use

spray. For linen, iron fabric on the inside of the garment. Use this setting for vertical steaming.

Low •

Medium ••

High ••• High •••

Temperature Setting

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Iron

1. The Water Tank of your iron should

be emptied after each use. Set Adjustable Steam Control to Dry Iron . Turn Temperature Control Dial to Off. Unplug the iron and hold over a sink. Turn iron upside down until Water Tank opening is parallel with sink. Water will run out of water tank opening.

2. After iron has completely cooled,

loop 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 they may scratch the soleplate.

2. To clean occasional build-up on

soleplate, wipe with a sudsy cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

3. Always store iron upright position.

Self-Clean

To keep the steam vents clear of any build-up, follow these instructions after each time you use the iron using steam.

1. Fill iron with water. Plug in iron.

2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to

Linen setting (High •••) and let iron heat for 2 minutes.

3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to

Off. Unplug iron and hold over a sink with the soleplate facing down.

4. Press Self-Clean button. Hot water

and steam will flow out of steam vents.

5. Allow all water to drain from iron,

then let cool and store.

Caring for Your Iron

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Iron won’t heat.

Water is leaking out of the iron.

Iron won’t steam.

Iron leaves spots on clothing.

Wrinkles not removed.

Iron too hot.

Things TO CHECK

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

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

• If dry ironing, make sure Adjustable Steam is in the DRY IRON position.

• Check the water level.

• Is Adjustable Steam in the STEAM position?

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron 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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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 products purchased in the U.S. or Canada.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for Hamilton Beach products or one hundred eighty (180) days for ProctorSilex 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 OR CONDITION, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION 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, including without limitation: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainers, blades, seals, gaskets, clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators, etc. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, 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 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!

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