Hamilton Beach 840121900 User Manual

840121900

Uso y cuidado de las planchas de vapor ..............14

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

Use & Care for Steam Irons

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USA: 1-800-851-8900

Utilisation et entretien des fers à vapeur

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Canada : 1-800-267-2826

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Please Read Before First Use:

• During first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard.

• 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.

• Steam vents should be cleared before first use. Prepare iron for steam ironing, then iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while letting iron steam.

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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

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.

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. Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your

appliance.

3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.

4. 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.

5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.

6. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage

appliance on the same circuit.

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1. Unplug iron. Pour 1⁄2 cup (4 ounces [125 ml]) of ordinary tap

water into water tank opening. Plug iron into outlet.

2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired setting in the

steam range. Allow two minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature.

3. Turn the Adjustable Steam Dial to desired steam setting.

Water: Please use ordinary tap water. If you have extremely

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

How to Steam Iron

1. Turn the Adjustable Steam Dial to OFF (O ).

2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature.

Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.

NOTE: The Temperature Control Dial steam setting should match the Adjustable Steam Dial setting. For example, if steam ironing wool, the Adjustable Steam Dial should be set to light steam.

Adjustable Steam Dial

Temperature

Control Dial

How to Dry Iron

Parts and Features

1. Water Tank Opening

2. Adjustable Steam Dial/

Spray Button

3. Heel Rest

4. Temperature

Control Dial

5. Power On Light

6. Water Window

7. Soleplate

Steam Settings

Optional Features

(on select models)

Power On Light

This light comes on when iron is plugged in and remains on until iron is unplugged. The light stays on even if Temperature Control Dial is turned to OFF (O ).

Spray Button

Push spray button to release a fine spray of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen.

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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 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!

Caring and Cleaning

Iron

1. Turn Temperature Control Dial to Off ( O ). Unplug and let

cool. The iron takes longer to cool down than it does to heat up.

2. To empty water from iron, slowly tilt pointed end of iron down over a sink. Water will run out of water tank opening.

3. Wrap cord loosely around iron and store iron 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.

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