Proctor-Silex 17300, 17300D Use And Care Manual

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Use & Care for Steam Irons ................................2

USA: 1-800-851-8900 — We invite you to carefully read
this instruction manual before using your appliance.

Utilisation et entretien des fers ............................7

Au Canada : 1-800-267-2826 — Nous vous invitons à lire
attentivement ces instructions avant d’utiliser votre appareil.

Uso y Cuidado de las Planchas de Vapor..............12

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

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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 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

1. Water Tank Opening

2. Adjustable Steam
Dial

3. Spray Button

(optional)

4. Pivoting Cord

5. Heel Rest

6. Temperature
Control Dial

7. Power On Light

8. Soleplate

9. Water Window

1. Orifice de remplissage
du réservoir

2. Cadran de vapeur
réglable

3. Bouton de vaporisation

(facultatif)

4. Cordon pivotant

5. Talon d’appui

6. Cadran de réglage de
la température

7. Témoin de
fonctionnement

8. Semelle

9. Repère de niveau d’eau

1. Apertura del tanque de
agua

2. Control de vapor
ajustable

3. Botón de rocío

(opcional)

4. Cable giratorio

5. Base de descanso

6. Control de
temperatura

7. Luz de encendido

8. Suela

9. Ventana de agua

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 4 ounces (1⁄2 cup) of ordinary tap water
into water tank opening. Plug iron into outlet.

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

3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired setting in the

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

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

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

Steam Settings

How to Steam Iron

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How to Dry Iron

1. Turn the Adjustable Steam Dial to O.

2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature.

Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.

• 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.

Please Read Before First Use

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

Adjustable
Steam Dial

Temperature

Control Dial

Caring and Cleaning

Iron

1. Turn Temperature Control Dial to Off. 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.

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