Hamilton Beach 14X60 User Manual

Plancha ExPression

™

840120200

ExPression™Iron

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Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using your flat iron, 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 (O) 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, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and Features

1. Spray Nozzle

2. Water Fill Opening

3. Adjustable Steam Knob

4. Spray and Blast Buttons

5. Power ON Light or

AutoShutoff Reset Button/Light

6. Heel Rest

7. Temperature

Control Dial

8. Soleplate

9. Water Window

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.

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.

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1. Plug the iron into outlet.

2. Turn Adjustable Steam Knob to Dry Iron .

3. 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 (O) and unplug iron.

To Dry Iron

To Steam Iron

5. Allow 2 minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature.

6. Set Adjustable Steam Knob to the recommended steam

level. See the “Fabric Setting Chart.”

7. To turn iron off, set Adjustable Steam Knob to Dry Iron . Turn the Temperature Control Dial to OFF (O). 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 (see page 7) beginning with Step 3.

• 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 Knob to Dry Iron . Set iron upright on heel rest.

2. Using a cup, slowly pour 7 ounces 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.

Adjustable Steam Knob

This knob provides steam for fabrics such as wool and linen. See the “Fabric Setting Chart” for details. Set the knob to the Dry

Iron setting to iron without steam.

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.

Steam

Spray

Features

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Optional Features (on select models)

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/Light to turn the iron back on.

Power On Light

On units not provided with Auto Shutoff, this light comes on when the iron is plugged in and remains on until the iron is unplugged. The light stays on even if Temperature Control Dial is turned to OFF (O).

Caring and Cleaning

Iron Storage

1. The water tank of your iron should be emptied after each use.

Turn Temperature Control Dial to

OFF (O)

. 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 is complete cool, wrap cord loosely around iron and store in 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 keep the steam vents clear of any build-up, follow these instructions each time you iron using steam.

1. Turn Temperature Control Dial to

OFF (O)

and set Adjustable Steam Knob to DRY. Fill iron with water to 1⁄2 of its maximum capacity.

2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to Linen setting and let iron heat for 2 minutes. Keep Adjustable Steam Knob on DRY.

3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to

OFF (O). Unplug iron and

hold over a sink with soleplate facing down.

4. Turn Adjustable Steam Knob to MAX, while pressing Blast of

Steam button often. 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 soleplate, reheat iron as indicat-

ed in Step 2. Boiling water and steam could still flow out of steam vents.

Vertical Steam

1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 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. Do not press Blast Button more than once every 2 seconds.

4. To turn iron off, turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF (O). 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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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 Knob 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 Knob is in the DRY IRON position.

• Check the water level.

• Is the Adjustable Steam Knob 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.

To I r o n

OFF (O)

Nylon

Acrylic

Silk

Polyester

Wool

Rayon

Cotton

Linen

Ironing Instructions

Steam

Setting

Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.

Iron with fabric still damp.

Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.

Iron on the wrong side of fabric.

Iron while still damp using steam and/or spray.

Iron on wrong side of fabric while still damp.

Fabric Setting Chart

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