Hamilton Beach 14970, 14960 User Manual

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LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION

Irons

READ BEFORE USE

Planchas

LEA ANTES DE USAR

English .................................................. 2

USA: 1-800-851-8900

Français .............................................. 11

Canada : 1-800-267-2826

Español .............................................. 21

En México 01-800-71-16-100 Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

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1. Water Fill Cover

2. Adjustable Steam Control

3. Spray and Blast Buttons

4. Auto Shutoff

Reset Button

5. Auto Shutoff Reset Light

6. Heel Rest

7. Power On Light

8. Temperature

Control Dial

9. Soleplate

10. Water Window

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 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

Parts and Features

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.

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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 Dry Iron

To Steam Iron

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

Before First Use

• To clean steam vents 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 on page 7.

• 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.

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.

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.

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Features

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.

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.

Caring and Cleaning

Iron Storage

1. The water tank of your iron should be emptied after 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 0 to 4 several

times to remove debris and minerals from the steam valve.

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.

Blast

Spray

Light

Button

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Iron won’t heat

PROBLEM

THINGS TO CHECK

Water is leaking

Iron won’t steam

Leaves spots

• 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 automatic shutoff model, is the Reset Button Light illuminated? If not, press to reset.

• Do not overfill the water tank.

• 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?

• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Control is in the DRY IRON position ( 0 ).

• Check the water level.

• Is the Adjustable Steam Control in a Steam position?

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

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

• If the iron cord should become twisted, unplug 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.

Twisted cord

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (cont.)

Wrinkles are not removed

PROBLEM

THINGS TO CHECK

Iron is too hot/not hot enough

• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric.

• Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust to desired setting level. Let iron cool down 5 minutes before continuing.

Fabric

Nylon Acetate

Wool Silk Acrylic

Rayon Polyester

Cotton Linen

Ironing Instructions

Temperature

Setting

Dry iron on wrong side of fabric.

Steam iron with fabric still damp.

Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.

Iron while still damp using steam and/or spray.

Fabric Setting Chart

NO STEAM

STEAM

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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: _____________

Customer Service

This warranty applies to product 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 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 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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