Proctor-Silex 15510 Use And Care Manual
840099700
Use & Care for Irons................................................ 2
USA: 1-800-851-8900
Utilisation et entretien des fers à repasser.......... 11
Canada : 1-800-267-2826
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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.
Parts and Features
1. Reset Button*
2. Automatic Shutoff/Power Light
3. Spray and Blast Buttons*
4. Adjustable Steam Switch
5. Flip Open Water Tank Cover
6. Water Tank
7. Temperature
Control Dial
8. Soleplate
9. Heel Rest
10. Swivel Cord
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 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. Contact an authorized service facility 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
* Featured on selected models
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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. 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.
To Dry Iron
1. Plug in iron.
2. Turn the Adjustable Steam Switch to the Dry Iron position.
3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature.
Allow 3 minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.
4. To turn iron off, turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF.
To Steam Iron
1. Unplug iron. Flip open water tank
cover. Using a cup, slowly pour
8 ounces of tap water into the
water tank opening as illustrated.
2. Plug in iron.
3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to the desired setting in the steam
range. With the iron in an upright
position, allow 3 minutes for the
iron to reach desired temperature.
Do not preheat the iron with the soleplate facing down.
4. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch to desired steam output.
5. To turn iron off, turn Adjustable Steam Switch to Dry Iron.
Turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF.
6. Empty water from the iron following directions in “Caring
for Your Iron and Soleplate.”
Water
Please use ordinary tap water. If you have extremely hard
water, alternate between tap water and distilled water for
use in the iron.
Features (on selected models)
Adjustable Steam Switch
This switch provides minimum steam
for wool or maximum steam for linen.
Set the switch to O to change to Dry
Iron.
Spray and Blast 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.
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Fabric Setting Chart
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Automatic Shutoff Light and
Reset Button
If the iron is an Automatic Shutoff
model, the light comes on when the
iron is first plugged in. After 1 hour
the iron will shutoff and the light will
go out. Push the Reset Button to
turn the iron back on for another
hour of ironing.
To Iro n
Off
Nylon
Acrylic
Silk
Polyester
Wool
Rayon
Cotton
Linen
Ironing Instructions
Steam
Setting
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
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.
Features (continued)
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Power Light
Models that do not have the automatic shutoff and the reset button,
do have a power light. This light
comes on when the iron is plugged
in. The light will remain on even if
the Temperature Control Dial is
turned to off. The light will stay on
until iron is unplugged.
Vertical Steam
1. Unplug iron. Flip open water tank
cover. Using a cup, slowly pour
8 ounces of tap water into water
tank opening.
2. Plug iron into outlet.
3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to highest setting.
4. Allow three minutes for the iron to
reach desired temperature.
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 the 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.
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