Hamilton Beach 840091300 User Manual
Iron
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Important Safeguards ...................... 2
Parts and Features .......................... 3
Using Your Iron ................................ 4
Optional Features ............................ 6
Self-Clean .......................................... 6
Caring for Your Iron.......................... 7
Troubleshooting................................ 7
Customer Service ............................ 8
In USA: 1-800-851-8900
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826
Digitally signed by A. Creery
cn=A. Creery, c=US
Date: 2001.09.25 12:15:22 -05'00'
Reason: I am approving this document
5.5"x8.5"; 16 pgs; English/French;
Black ink; No bleed; Saddlestitch; Flip.
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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 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/Light*
2. Spray and Blast Buttons
3. Adjustable Steam Knob
4. Water Fill Cover
5. Spray Nozzle
6. Water Window
7. Temperature Control
Dial
8. Soleplate
9. Heel Rest
10. Power Light
11. Cord
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. Then follow the
Self-Clean instructions (see page 6)
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. This will stop
after a few uses.
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1. Unplug iron. Turn Adjustable Steam
Knob to (Dry
Iron). Place iron
soleplate on flat
surface. Open
water fill cover.
2. Using a cup, slowly pour 6 ounces
of tap water into water tank opening.
Do not fill iron directly from the
faucet.
3. Plug iron into outlet. Set iron upright
on heel rest.
To Steam Iron
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.
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.
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 Knob
to ( Dry Iron).
Using Your Iron
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1. Unplug iron. Turn Adjustable Steam
Knob to (Dry
Iron). Place iron
soleplate on flat
surface. Open
water fill cover.
2. Using a cup, slowly pour 6 ounces
of tap water into water tank opening.
Do not fill iron directly from the
faucet.
3. Plug iron into outlet. Set iron upright
on heel rest.
4. Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to the highest
setting.
5. Allow two minutes for the iron to
reach desired temperature.
To Vertical Steam
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. To turn iron off, turn Temperature
Control Dial to Off. Unplug iron.
9. 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
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.
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