STEAM &
DRY IRON
MODEL WST5000ZE
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your flat iron, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Use iron only for its intended use.
3. To protect against a 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. Incorrect reassembly can
cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used. Contact
Consumer Service for examination and repair.
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.
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 15-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
For Household Use Only
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent
the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons or property.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate
electrical circuit from other appliances.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
WESTINGHOUSE WST5000ZE
STEAM & DRY IRON
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION.
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1. Water Fill Port Cover
2. Water Fill Port
3. Adjustable Steam Dial
4. Swivel Cord
5. Heel Rest
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6. Cord Winder
7. Red Indicator Light
8. Soleplate
9. Temperature Dial
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FEATURES
TEMPERATURE DIAL
Select temperatures based on the type of
fabric to be ironed.
ADJUSTABLE STEAM DIAL
For selecting dry
ironing, turn to OFF.
For steam ironing, adjust dial
to preferred steam position.
SWIVEL CORD FOR LEFT- AND
RIGHT-HANDED USERS
Pivots up and down and is supported to
prevent dragging along the fabric. The
flexible grommet protects the cord from
fraying.
WATER FILL PORT
Easy to fill for using steam feature.
CORD WINDER
Holds cord conveniently and safely when
iron is stored.
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Carefully unpack your Iron and remove all packaging materials and
any adhesive stickers from the Soleplate. Make sure all adhesive is
removed by rubbing Soleplate with a damp cloth. To remove any dust
that may have accumulated on the Iron during packaging, simply wipe
with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Do not put the
Iron, cord or plug in water.
NOTE: Before you use your Iron for the first time, you should
flush the Soleplate steam vents to ensure that no stain is
transferred onto fabric from residue possibly left in the
vents from the manufacturing process. To do this, see USER
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - ”CLEANING SOLEPLATES
HOLES”, p.13
1. For best results, check garment labels for the temperature and steam
setting recommended by the fabric manufacturer.
2. To prevent damaging garments from too hot of an Iron, it is best to
first Iron garments that require low temperature. If you should need
to switch from a high setting to a lower temperature, for example
LINEN to NYLON, allow the Iron about 5 minutes to reach the lower
temperature.
TIPS
If you are unsure of a garment’s fabric content, start on a low setting
and test the Iron on an area of the garment that does not show, such
as a seam. Gradually increase the heat setting until wrinkles remove
without damaging the fabric. To freshen up garments made of velvet,
felt, suede or velour, hold the steaming Iron horizontally 2 inches above
the fabric for a gentle steaming. Make sure the Iron does not come in
contact with the fabric. To prevent shine, iron dark garments or those
made of silk, acetate or rayon inside out.
CAUTION: To prevent fire, do not leave Iron unattended while
plugged in.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DRY IRONING
The Iron can be used on the dry setting with or without water in the tank,
however it is best to avoid having the tank too full of water during dry
ironing.
1. Before first use, remove any adhesive stickers from the Soleplate. Make
sure all adhesive is removed by rubbing Soleplate with a damp cloth.
2. With the Iron unplugged turn Steam Dial to “OFF”.
This will stop the flow of steam if water is in the Reservoir.
3. Turn Temperature Dial to “MIN” setting.
4. Plug the cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
5. Turn Temperature Dial to desired setting. (See “IRONING GUIDE” for
detailed information.) The Red Indicator Light will turn on as soon as the
Iron is plugged in and the Temperature Dial is turned to a heat setting
above “MIN”.
NOTE: When turned on for the first time, your new Iron may emit an
odor for up to 10 minutes. This is due to the initial heating of the
materials used in making the Iron. The odor is safe and should not
reoccur after initial heating.
6. Place Iron on its Heel Rest and place on a stable, protected surface.
Allow Iron to heat to selected temperature setting. When Red Indicator
Light turns off, the Iron is ready for use.
7. When finished ironing, turn Temperature Dial to “MIN” and Steam Dial
to “OFF”. Unplug Iron from wall outlet. Allow Iron to cool completely
before cleaning the exterior or storing.
NOTE: During ironing, the Temperature Ready Light may turn on again
which indicates that the Iron is heating up to maintain the proper
temperature.
CAUTION: If the Iron has been used for a long time and is hot. DO NOT
fill it with water. Allow to cool, then refill and resume ironing.
STEAM IRONING
NOTE: Due to the special Soleplate design, ordinary tap water may be
used in this Iron. However, in very hard water areas, we recommend the
use of distilled water or water which has been demineralized.
WARNING: Before filling Iron with water, make sure the plug is
removed from the wall socket.
WARNING: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, use caution when
filling Iron with water. Burns can occur from touching hot metal
parts, hot water, or steam.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
STEAM IRONING (Cont.)
When using as a Steam Iron, be sure the temperature setting on the
Temperature Control Dial is within the WOOL to LINEN setting to avoid
water spotting on the garment.
1. Before first use, remove any adhesive stickers from the Soleplate.
Make sure all adhesive is removed by rubbing Soleplate with a
damp cloth.
2. Turn Steam Dial to “OFF”.
This will stop the flow of
steam if water is in the Reservoir.
3. Turn Temperature Dial to “MIN”.
4. With the unit UNPLUGGED, lift Water Fill Port Cover and pour water
through Water Fill Port to the “MAX” water level.
CAUTION: Never fill Iron with fabric conditioner, starches, or
any other solution as these will damage the steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated water.
5. Plug the cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
6. Turn Temperature Dial to “WOOL”, “COTTON” or “LINEN” setting.
(If the temperature is set below these temperatures, steam will not be
able to form properly and water may drip from the Soleplate.)
The Red Indicator Light will turn on as soon as the Iron receives
power and the Temperature Dial is turned to a heat setting above
“MIN”.
NOTE: When turned on for the first time, your new Iron may emit an
odor for up to 10 minutes. This is due to the initial heating of the materials used in making the Iron. The odor is safe and should not reoccur
after initial heating.
7. Turn Steam Dial to adjust steam rate. When using the maximum
steam rate, the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill
the Reservoir more often.
8. Place Iron on its Heel Rest and place on a stable, protected surface.
Allow Iron to heat to selected temperature setting. When Red
Indicator Light turns off, the Iron is ready for use.
9. When finished ironing, turn Temperature Dial to “MIN” and Steam
Dial to “OFF”. Unplug Iron from wall outlet. Allow Iron to cool completely before cleaning the exterior of the Iron or storing.
CAUTION: Avoid coming in contact with escaping steam.
CAUTION: If the Iron has not been used for a long period of time and
is hot, DO NOT fill it with water. Allow to cool, then refill and resume
ironing.
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IRONING GUIDE
SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES
Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing
instructions. Refer to the “Ironing Chart” on the next page for temperature recommendations:
ACRYLIC/SILK Use low settings for acrylic, silk and synthetics.
RAYON/WOOL Use moderate settings for rayon, wool, and fabrics
with more than 20% rayon or wool.
COTTON/LINEN Use high settings for cotton, linen, and blends.
IRONING HINTS
Warning! To prevent fire, do not leave Iron unattended while
plugged in.
1. Sort articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric. This will
reduce the need to adjust the temperature for different types of
garments.
2. If you are not sure of the fiber content of a garment, test a small
area such as a seam or inside hem section before ironing a visible
area. Start with a low temperature setting and gradually increase to
find the best setting.
3. When reducing the temperature for iron sensitive fabrics, allow
approximately 2 minutes for the iron to cool to the new temperature
setting.
4. Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen and silk are best ironed with an
ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.
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IRONING GUIDE (Cont.)
TEMPERATURE IRONING
FABRIC SETTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Acrylic ACRYLIC Dry iron inside out.
Acetate ACRYLIC Dry iron inside out while still damp.
Silk SILK Iron inside out. Use an ironing cloth
to prevent shine marks.
Nylon SILK Iron inside out while still damp.
Polyester SILK Iron inside out while still damp.
Rayon RAYON Iron inside out.
Viscose RAYON Mainly dry iron. Steam can be used under
manufacturer’s instructions.
Wool WOOL Steam iron inside out or use an ironing cloth.
Wool Blends WOOL Steam iron inside out or use an ironing cloth.
Cotton Blends COTTON Check label and follow manufacturer’s
instructions. Use setting for the fiber requiring
the lowest setting.
Corduroy COTTON Steam iron inside out or use ironing cloth and
Cotton COTTON Dry iron while still damp or use steam.
Linen LINEN Iron inside out or use an ironing cloth to
Denim LINEN Use steam.
Dry ironing at any setting
brush to raise the pile.
prevent shine marks, especially with dark
colors. Dry iron while still damp or use steam.
Steam as desired
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance requires little maintenance and contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to fix it yourself. Refer it to a qualified repair technician if servicing is needed.
CAUTION: Always allow Iron to cool completely before
cleaning.
CARE AND CLEANING:
1. Turn Steam Dial to “OFF”.
2. Turn Temperature Dial to “MIN”.
3. Unplug Iron from electrical outlet.
4. With Soleplate facing away from you, lift Water Fill Port Cover and
carefully turn Iron upside down over a sink. Let remaining water
empty out. Shake Iron gently to remove all water from Reservoir.
Close Water Fill Port Cover.
CAUTION: Water in Reservoir may still be hot. Avoid contact with skin.
5. Wipe the Soleplate with a damp, soft cloth after each use.
CAUTION: Never use scouring pads, abrasives or chemical
cleaners or solvents to clean your coated Soleplate or exterior of the Iron, as these will scratch and/or damage the
surface.
6. Set Iron on its Heel Rest and allow any remaining moisture to
evaporate.
7. Wrap cord around the heel rest. Store the Iron on the Heel Rest, not
on the Soleplate. If the Iron is stored soleplate down, even the smallest amount of moisture will cause corrosion and staining of the
Soleplate.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
(Cont.)
WARNING: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, use caution
when cleaning soleplate holes. Burns can occur from touching
hot metal parts, hot water, or steam.
CLEANING SOLEPLATE HOLES
1. Be sure Iron is unplugged, Steam Dial is “OFF”, and Temperature
Dial is set to “MIN”.
2. Lift Water Fill Port Cover and fill Reservoir (see “Steam Ironing”).
3. Plug Iron into electrical outlet.
4. Turn Temperature Dial to “LINEN”.
5. As soon as Red Indicator Light turns off, unplug Iron and hold over a
sink.
6. With Soleplate facing away from you,
turn Steam Dial to steam-cleaning
position. See Figure 1. The Iron will
force steam out of the holes and clean
the holes of calcium and other mineral
deposits.
7. Set the Steam Dial back to “OFF”
position.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 until no steam comes
out of the soleplate holes.
Figure 1
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
(Cont.)
CLEANING SOLEPLATE SURFACE
CAUTION: Unplug the Iron from the electrical outlet before
cleaning the exterior of the Iron and storing. Never immerse
an appliance in water or other liquid.
To protect the soleplate from scratching, avoid ironing over snaps, zippers, metal buttons, etc. Also, do not place the iron on metal or rough
surfaces. Slight scratches in non-stick soleplates do not affect performance of the iron.
If starch or other residues cling to the soleplate, use a commercial type
hot iron cleaner (found in local grocery or discount or hardware stores)
according to products directions.
The Iron should be fully cooled before Soleplate cleaning begins. Make
sure the Iron is unplugged before cleaning. Empty the Water Tank of
any remaining water. Apply a small amount of mild cleaner to a damp
cloth. Gently rub Soleplate, then wipe with a moist cloth. NEVER USE
scouring pads or abrasives cleaners on the Soleplate, as this may
scratch the surface. Wipe all other surfaces with a slightly damp cloth.
Never allow water or any other liquid to get into the unit, except when
filling the Water Tank. NEVER put any chemical cleaning agents or solvents in the Water Tank.
BEFORE USING AGAIN, preheat and move Iron over an old cloth
several times to remove any residue from the Soleplate.
STORAGE
Unplug appliance and empty any water left in water tank. Allow unit to
cool. STORE IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON HEEL REST. Never store Iron
lying on the Soleplate. Never store it while it is hot or still plugged in.
Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on
the cord where it enters the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and
break.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of
one (1) year from the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair
Center will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or (2) replace the
product with a reconditioned comparable model. These remedies are the
purchaser's exclusive remedies under this warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty
service number at 1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver
the product, in either the original packaging or packaging affording an
equal degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must
enclose a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility for warranty coverage.
To return the appliance, ship to:
ATTN: Repair Center
708 South Missouri Street
Macon, MO 63552 USA
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from misuse, accident, commercial use, improper service or any other
damage caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship
during ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number
has been altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only
in the United States and Canada.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS
PRODUCT.
To contact us, please write to, call, or email:
Consumer Relations Department
PO Box 7366
Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-233-9054
E-mail:
consumer_relations@toastmaster.com
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
under the laws of your jurisdiction.
For more information on our products, visit our website: www.maxim-toastmaster.com.
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