Iron
840087000
Important Safeguards ...................... 3
Parts and Features .......................... 4
Using Your Iron ................................ 5
Optional Features ............................ 7
Caring for Your Iron.......................... 8
Troubleshooting................................ 9
Customer Service .......................... 10
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Digitally signed by Anna Creery
cn=Anna Creery, c=US
Date: 2001.05.22 12:08:33 -05'00'
Reason: I am approving this document
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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, 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.
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.
This product 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 operate the iron with the Quick
Storage Shield attached.
Do not iron or vertical steam clothes that
are being worn.
Do not use vertical steam in the direction
of people or pets.
Consumer Safety Information
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Parts and Features
* Features on selected models.
1. Automatic Shutoff
Reset Button and Light
2. Spray/Blast
3. Adjustable Steam
Switch
4. Spray Nozzle
5. Water Tank Opening
6. Water Window
7. Temperature Control
Dial
8. Soleplate
9. Power On Light
10. Heel Rest
11. Cord
12. Quick Storage Shield*
13. Retractable Cord*
14. Cord Release Button*
Before First Use
• 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. This will
clean the vents.
• 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.
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1. Unplug iron. Using a cup, slowly
pour 5 ounces
of tap water
into water tank
opening.
Do not fill iron
directly from
the faucet.
2. Plug iron into outlet.
3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to
desired fabric
setting in the
steam range.
Set the
Adjustable
Steam Switch
to the recommended steam
level. See the
“Fabric Setting Chart” on page 3.
To Steam Iron
Opening
4. Allow two minutes for the iron to
reach desired temperature.
5. To turn iron off, set Adjustable
Steam Switch to O (Dry Iron). Turn
the Temperature Control Dial to Off.
Unplug iron.
6. 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 Switch
to O (the Dry
Iron position).
Using Your Iron
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1. Unplug iron. Using a cup, slowly
pour 5 ounces
of tap water
into water tank
opening.
Do not fill iron
directly from
the faucet.
2. Plug iron into outlet.
3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to the highest
setting. Set the
Adjustable
Steam Switch
to O.
4. Allow two minutes for the iron to
reach desired temperature.
To Vertical Steam
Opening
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. To turn iron off, turn Temperature
Control Dial to Off. Unplug iron.
8. Empty water from the iron following
directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”
NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to
touch delicate garments.
Fabric Setting Chart
Steam
Setting
Steam Range
Dry Iron
Temperature Setting
O Off
1 Nylon, Acrylic
2 Silk
3 Wool
4 Polyester
5 Rayon
6 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. For vertical steaming.