14890 - Iron HAMILTON BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 14890 HAMILTON BEACH

Visit hamiltonbeach.com for delicious recipes and to register your product online! Français ............................................................................................ 10 Canada : 1-800-267-2826 Consulter hamiltonbeach.ca pour des recettes délicieuses et pour enregistrer votre produit ! Español ...................................................................................... 19 México: 01 800 71 16 100 Visite hamiltonbeach.com para recetas deliciosas y para registro de su producto en línea. 840159500 Ev02.qxd 4/2/07 2:28 PM Page 12 When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This product is intended for household use only. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intend- ed to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into 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. 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.

Use iron only for its intended use.

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

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.

Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing. On models with retractable cord, fully retract cord when storing.

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

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 assistance number for information on examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.

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.

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

To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.

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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

• 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. Press the Blast button several times to clean the vents. Then follow the Self-Cleaning instructions.

• 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. Before First Use Parts and Features

Lever to the Dry Iron position. Set iron upright on heel rest. Using a cup, slowly pour tap water into the water tank opening until MAX fill line is reached.

3. Press Temperature Selector. With

iron in an upright position, set Fabric Setting Indicator to desired setting in the steam range (see chart on page 6). Allow the iron to heat until the indi- cator box around the selected fabric stops blinking. Do not preheat the iron with the soleplate facing down.

4. Set Steam ON/OFF Lever to steam.

5. To turn iron off, turn Steam ON/OFF

Lever to Dry Iron . Press Temperature Selector. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF and unplug iron. The iron may be turned off by pressing the Temperature Selector button for 3 seconds.

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.

4. To turn iron off, set Fabric Setting

Indicator to OFF and unplug iron. The iron may be turned off by press- ing the Temperature Selector button for 3 seconds.

2. Turn Steam ON/OFF Lever to the

3. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to

desired temperature. Allow the iron to heat until the indicator box around the selected fabric stops blinking. 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 wrin- kles in cotton or linen. Quick Off Press and hold the Temperature Selector for 3 seconds to turn the iron off quickly. Spray Blast Temperature Selector Using Your Iron To Dry Iron To Steam Iron Features (on select models) 840159500 Ev02.qxd 4/2/07 2:28 PM Page 45 Power On Light The Power On light comes on when the iron is first plugged in, and will remain on until the iron is unplugged. The light will stay on, even if Fabric Setting Indicator is OFF. Auto Shutoff The iron will shut off after 1 hour and the indicator box around OFF in the Fabric Setting indicator will blink on and off. Press the Temperature Selector to turn the iron back on for another hour of ironing. Retractable Cord

1. Pull cord to desired length. Do not

unwind cord beyond colored tape indicator on cord.

2. To store cord, press and hold the

Cord Release Button while guiding the cord into the storage area.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

an eye injury, hold the plug while retracting the cord. Vertical Steam

1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 in

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 away from

garment and press and release the Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Wait at least 3-5 seconds before pressing Blast Button again.

4. To turn iron off, press Temperature

Selector. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF. Unplug iron. The iron may be turned off by pressing the Temperature Selector button for 3 seconds.

5. Empty water from the iron following

directions in “Caring for Your Iron.” NOTICE: Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments. Temperature Selector Power

OFF Features (continued) 840159500 Ev02.qxd 4/2/07 2:28 PM Page 56 Dry iron using spray if necessary. Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric. Iron while fabric is still damp. Dry iron using spray if necessary. Use a press cloth and steam iron on wrong side of fabric. Iron while still damp; use steam and/or spray. Iron on wrong side of fabric while still damp. OFF Acrylic Silk Polyester Rayon Wool Cotton Linen Dry Iron Steam Range Steam Setting

1. The Water Tank of your iron should

be emptied after each use. Turn Steam ON/OFF Lever to Dry Iron

Press Temperature Selector. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF. Unplug the iron and hold over a sink. Turn iron upside down until Water Tank opening is parallel with sink. Water will run out of water tank opening.

2. After iron has completely cooled,

fully retract cord into iron (on select models) or loop cord loosely around iron and store in an upright position. NOTICE: 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. Ironing Instructions Fabric Setting Chart Caring for Your Iron 840159500 Ev02.qxd 4/2/07 2:28 PM Page 67 Self-Clean To keep the steam vents clear of any build-up, follow these instructions each time you iron using steam.

1. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to

OFF and set Steam ON/OFF Lever to Dry Iron position. Fill iron with water to

⁄2 of its maximum capacity.

2. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to

Linen setting and let iron heat until the indicator box around the selected fabric stops blinking. Keep Adjustable Steam set on Dry Iron .

3. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF.

Unplug iron and hold over a sink with soleplate facing down.

4. Turn Steam ON/OFF Lever to Steam

position. Press and hold the Self Clean Button. Boiling water and steam will flow out of steam vents. Allow all water to drain from iron.

5. Gently move iron front to back

to allow water to clean entire soleplate area.

6. If water still remains inside of sole-

plate, reheat iron as indicated in Step

2. Boiling water and steam could still

flow out of steam vents. Caring for Your Iron (continued) 840159500 Ev02.qxd 4/2/07 2:28 PM Page 78 PROBLEM Iron won’t heat. Water is leaking out of the iron. Iron won’t steam. Iron leaves spots on clothing. Wrinkles not removed. Fabric/clothing scorched. Twisted cord. Retractable cord will not unwind. All LCD graphics displayed and blinking. Things TO CHECK

• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working? Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.

• Is the Temperature Selector turned to a fabric setting?

• If auto shutoff model, is the indicator box around OFF in the Selected Fabric Indicator blinking? If so, press Temperature Selector/Reset Button.

• The iron will shut off if the Temperature Selector is pressed for 3 seconds.

• Do not overfill the water tank.

• If steam ironing, is Steam ON/OFF Lever in a steam position, Fabric Setting Indicator in the steam range, and did the iron have enough time to preheat?

• If dry ironing, make sure the Steam ON/OFF Lever is in the DRY IRON position.

• Check the water level.

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

• Is Steam ON/OFF Lever in the STEAM position? NOTE: Anti-drip feature will not allow steam when iron is at a temperature that would result in water leaking from the soleplate.

• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using. Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.

• Check Temperature Selector is set to correct fabric.

• Check Temperature Selector and set to lower setting. Allow iron to cool down 5 minutes before continuing.

• If the iron cord should become twisted, turn iron OFF, turn Selector to OFF and unplug iron. Let cool. Empty water from iron. 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.

• Rewind a small amount of cord then fully depress the Cord Release Button and pull the cord to desired length.

• If each fabric setting in the display is surrounded by a rectangle and the display is blinking unplug the iron then plug it back in. This should reset the display. If not, call Customer Service. Troubleshooting 840159500 Ev02.qxd 4/2/07 2:28 PM Page 89 Customer Service If you have a question, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly.

MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ SERIES: _________________

This warranty applies to products 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 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. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION 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, including without limitation: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainers, blades, seals, gaskets, clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators, etc. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, 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.)