Hamilton Beach 14890 User Guide
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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.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to modify 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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Use iron only for its intended use.
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To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
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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.
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Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.
Loop cord loosely around iron when storing. On models with retractable cord, fully retract
cord when storing.
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Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and
when not in use.
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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.
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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.
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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
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To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the
same circuit.
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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
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Blast of
Spray
Blast of
Steam
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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.
Before First Use
Parts and Features
* on select models
Retractable
Cord*
Cord
Release
Button*
Fabric Setting Display/
Automatic Shutoff
Status Indicator
Temperature Selector/
Automatic Shutoff Reset
Button
Water Tank
Fill Hole
Soleplate
Self-Clean
Button
Water Tank
Power ON
Light
Heel Rest
Steam
ON/OFF
Lever
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5 LINEN
4 COTTON
3 RAYON
2 POLYESTER
1 SILK
OFF
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1. Unplug iron. Turn Steam ON/OFF
Lever to the Dry Iron position.
Set iron upright on heel rest. Using a
cup, slowly pour tap water into the
water tank opening until MAX fill line
is reached.
2. Plug in iron.
3. Press Temperature Selector. With
iron in an upright position, set Fabric
Setting Indicator to desired setting in
the steam range (see chart on page
6). Allow the iron to heat until the indicator box around the selected fabric
stops blinking. Do not preheat the
iron with the soleplate facing down.
4. Set Steam ON/OFF Lever to steam.
5. To turn iron off, turn Steam ON/OFF
Lever to Dry Iron . Press
Temperature Selector. Set Fabric
Setting Indicator to OFF and unplug
iron. The iron may be turned off by
pressing the Temperature Selector
button for 3 seconds.
6. Empty water from the iron following
directions in “Caring for Your Iron
and Soleplate.”
Water
Please use ordinary tap water. If you
have extremely hard water, alternate
between tap water and distilled water
for use in the iron.
4. To turn iron off, set Fabric Setting
Indicator to OFF and unplug iron.
The iron may be turned off by pressing the Temperature Selector button
for 3 seconds.
1. Plug in iron.
2. Turn Steam ON/OFF Lever to the
Dry Iron position.
3. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to
desired temperature. Allow the iron
to heat until the indicator box
around the selected fabric stops
blinking.
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.
Quick Off
Press and hold the Temperature
Selector for
3 seconds to
turn the iron off
quickly.
Spray
Blast
Temperature
Selector
Using Your Iron
To Dry Iron
To Steam Iron
Features (on select models)
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Power On Light
The Power On light comes on when the
iron is first
plugged in, and
will remain on
until the iron is
unplugged. The
light will stay on,
even if Fabric
Setting Indicator
is OFF.
Auto Shutoff
The iron will shut off after 1 hour and
the indicator
box around
OFF in the
Fabric Setting
indicator will
blink on and off.
Press the Temperature Selector to turn
the iron back on
for another hour
of ironing.
Retractable Cord
1. Pull cord to desired length. Do not
unwind cord
beyond
colored tape
indicator on
cord.
2. To store cord, press and hold the
Cord Release
Button while
guiding the
cord into the
storage area.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
an eye injury, hold the plug while
retracting the cord.
Vertical Steam
1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 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 away from
garment and
press and
release the
Blast Button
to steam out
wrinkles. Wait
at least 3-5
seconds before
pressing Blast
Button again.
4. To turn iron off, press Temperature
Selector. Set Fabric Setting Indicator
to OFF. Unplug iron. The iron may
be turned off by pressing the
Temperature Selector button for 3
seconds.
5. Empty water from the iron following
directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”
NOTICE: Do not allow hot soleplate to
touch delicate garments.
Temperature
Selector
Power
On
Light
Features (continued)
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5 LINEN
4 COTTON
3 RAYON
2 POLYESTER
1 SILK
OFF
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Dry iron using spray if necessary.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Iron while fabric is still damp.
Dry iron using spray if necessary.
Use a press cloth and steam iron on wrong
side of fabric.
Iron while still damp; use steam and/or spray.
Iron on wrong side of fabric while still damp.
OFF
Acrylic
Silk
Polyester
Rayon
Wool
Cotton
Linen
Dry Iron
Steam Range
Steam
Setting
1
1
2
3
3
4
5
Temperature Setting
Iron
1. The Water Tank of your iron should
be emptied after each use. Turn
Steam ON/OFF Lever to Dry
Iron
.
Press Temperature
Selector. Set Fabric Setting Indicator
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,
fully retract cord into iron (on select
models) or loop cord loosely around
iron and store in an upright position.
NOTICE: 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.
Ironing Instructions
Fabric Setting Chart
Caring for Your Iron
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Self-Clean
To keep the steam vents clear of any
build-up, follow these instructions each
time you iron using steam.
1. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to
OFF and set Steam ON/OFF Lever
to Dry Iron position. Fill iron with
water to 1⁄2 of its maximum capacity.
2. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to
Linen setting and let iron heat
until the indicator box around the
selected fabric stops blinking.
Keep Adjustable Steam set on
Dry Iron .
3. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF.
Unplug iron and hold over a sink
with soleplate facing down.
4. Turn Steam ON/OFF Lever to Steam
position. Press and hold the Self
Clean Button. Boiling water and steam
will flow out of steam vents. Allow all
water to drain from iron.
5. Gently move iron front to back
to allow water to clean entire
soleplate area.
6. If water still remains inside of sole-
plate, reheat iron as indicated in Step
2. Boiling water and steam could still
flow out of steam vents.
Caring for Your Iron (continued)
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PROBLEM
Iron won’t heat.
Water is leaking
out of the iron.
Iron won’t steam.
Iron leaves spots
on clothing.
Wrinkles not
removed.
Fabric/clothing
scorched.
Twisted cord.
Retractable cord
will not unwind.
All LCD graphics
displayed and
blinking.
Things TO CHECK
• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
• Is the Temperature Selector turned to a fabric setting?
• If auto shutoff model, is the indicator box around OFF
in the Selected Fabric Indicator blinking? If so, press
Temperature Selector/Reset Button.
• The iron will shut off if the Temperature Selector is
pressed for 3 seconds.
• Do not overfill the water tank.
• If steam ironing, is Steam ON/OFF Lever in a steam
position, Fabric Setting Indicator in the steam range,
and did the iron have enough time to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure the Steam ON/OFF Lever is in
the DRY IRON position.
• Check the water level.
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
• Is Steam ON/OFF Lever in the STEAM position?
NOTE: Anti-drip feature will not allow steam when iron
is at a temperature that would result in water leaking
from the soleplate.
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after
using. Water left in the tank may discolor clothing
and soleplate.
• Check Temperature Selector is set to correct fabric.
• Check Temperature Selector and set to lower setting.
Allow iron to cool down 5 minutes before continuing.
• If the iron cord should become twisted, turn iron OFF,
turn Selector to OFF and unplug iron. Let cool. Empty
water from iron. 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.
• Rewind a small amount of cord then fully depress the
Cord Release Button and pull the cord to desired length.
• If each fabric setting in the display is surrounded by a
rectangle and the display is blinking unplug the iron then
plug it back in. This should reset the display. If not, call
Customer Service.
Troubleshooting
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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 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
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