Hamilton Beach 840129100 User Manual

840129100

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LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION

Irons

READ BEFORE USE

Planchas

LEA ANTES DE USAR

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

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

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

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

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Digitally signed by Roy Bates
cn=Roy Bates, c=US
Date: 2004.08.05 08:54:29

-05'00'
Reason: Signing for and
Approved by Richard Fahey

4.25 X 5.5"
English/French/Spanish, 32
pages, Saddle stitch/continuous
read, black ink, no bleed

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

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 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.

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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 15 minutes, 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

1

2

3

4

NO STEAM

STEAM

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LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year 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 to you.

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 parts subject to wear supplied
with or a part of this product. This warranty does not cover a defect
resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or use not
in conformity with the printed directions. Always use this product in
the manner provided in the Operation Manual. 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
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 please deliver or mail the
product to the nearest authorized service center, which you can locate
by calling our toll-free Customer Service Number 1-800-572-3331 or
by looking in your local yellow pages for the nearest authorized
Hamilton Beach Commercial Service Center.

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
Commercial Customer Service
263 Yadkin Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387

Product Warranty

This warranty supersedes all other product warranties.

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