Hamilton Beach 14978 Owner's manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
1. Only use an iron for its intended use.
2. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron
in water or other liquids.
3. Always turn the iron to OFF before plugging or unplugging
the iron from the electrical outlet. Never pull on the cord to
disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet; instead, grasp
the plug and pull on the plug to disconnect the iron.
4. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces. Let the iron cool
completely before putting the iron away. Coil the cord
loosely around the iron for storing.
5. Always disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet before
filling the iron with water, emptying the water from the iron,
and when the iron is not in use.
6. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or in the event
the iron has been dropped or damaged or there are visible
signs of damage or it is leaking. To avoid the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble the iron. Take it to a qualified
serviceman for examination and repair. Incorrect assembly
might result in a risk of electric shock when the iron is used
after reassembly.
7. The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
8. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface
on which the stand is placed is stable.
9. Close supervision is required for any appliance used by or
near children. Do not leave the iron unattended while the iron
is connected or on an ironing board.
10. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or
steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down—
there might be hot water in the reservoir.
11. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate an iron on the same
circuit with another high-wattage appliance.
12. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with an
ampere rating equal to or greater than the maximum rating
of the iron shall be used. A cord rated for less amperage can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating. Care
shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or
be tripped over.
When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Other Consumer Safety Information
This product is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug
(one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug
fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using
an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
• 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.
• 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.
• To clean steam vents before first use, prepare iron for steam
ironing and then iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while
letting the iron steam. Press the Steam Burst button several
times to clean the vents. Then follow the self-cleaning
instructions on page 10.
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Parts and Features
Heel Rest
Water Tank Cover
Self-Clean Button
Soleplate
Spray Nozzle
Spray and Steam
Burst Buttons
Adjustable
Steam Switch
Temperature
Control Dial
Soft Touch Grip
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How to Dry Iron
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Set the Adjustable Steam Switch
to (Dry Iron).
5
Turn Temperature Control Dial
to desired temperature. Allow 2
minutes for iron to reach desired
temperature.
To turn iron off, turn Temperature
Control Dial to OFF. Unplug iron
and let cool.
IRON POSITION
Resting on soleplate
Resting on either side
Resting on heel
POSITION SENSING/AUTO SHUTOFF
The iron will turn off automatically when left in the following positions.
The Auto Shutoff time varies based on the iron’s position.
MOTIONLESS TIME
30 seconds
30 seconds or 15 minutes
depending on exact orientation
15 minutes
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Set the Adjustable Steam Switch
to (Dry Iron). Turn Temperature Control Dial
to desired fabric setting in the
steam range. Allow 2 minutes for
iron to reach desired temperature.
WARNING! Burn Hazard:
Attempting to steam iron on
a lower temperature setting or
failing to allow the iron to preheat
for 2 minutes can result in hot
water dripping from the soleplate.
Set Adjustable Steam Switch to
the desired steam level.
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OR
How to Steam Iron
For vertical steaming, hold iron 6 inches (15 cm) from garment and do not allow hot soleplate to touch
delicate garments. Press and release the Steam Burst Button to steam out wrinkles. Wait at least
5 seconds before pressing Steam Burst Button again.
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How to Steam Iron (cont.)
To turn iron off, set Adjustable
Steam Switch to (Dry Iron).
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Turn the Temperature Control
Dial to OFF. Unplug iron and let
cool.
9
Empty water from iron following
directions in “Care and Cleaning.”
IRON POSITION
Resting on soleplate
Resting on either side
Resting on heel
POSITION SENSING/AUTO SHUTOFF
The iron will turn off automatically when left in the following positions.
The Auto Shutoff time varies based on the iron’s position.
MOTIONLESS TIME
30 seconds
30 seconds or 15 minutes
depending on exact orientation
15 minutes
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NOTICE: To avoid garment damage, check garment label for
fabric composition and ironing instructions.
Fabric care labels on garments have symbols that show ironing
instructions and recommended temperature settings. These symbols
are shown below along with an explanation of their meaning.
Temperature
Setting
OFF
Synthetics
Silk, Wool
Cotton, Linen
Steam
Setting
Dry
Iron
Steam
Range
Ironing
Instructions
OFF
Dry iron using spray
if necessary.
Iron silk on wrong
side.
For cotton, iron
while still damp or
use spray.
For linen, iron fabric
on wrong side.
•
Low
••
Medium
•••
High
Iron High
Temp
Setting
Medium
Temp
Setting
Low Temp
Setting
Do not iron Do not use
steam
Fabric Setting Chart Garment Label
Symbols
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Care and Cleaning
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Allow iron to cool.
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to the iron soleplate:
• Never iron over zippers, buttons, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, since they may scratch the soleplate surface.
• Allow the iron to cool and wipe with a soapy, soft damp cloth to clean occasional buildup on the soleplate. Never use abrasive
cleaners or metal scouring pads, since they may scratch the surface.
Do not store iron laying flat on
soleplate.
To empty water from iron, open
the water tank cover and slowly
tilt pointed end of iron over sink
until water runs out.
Soleplate Care
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Self-Clean Feature
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To keep the steam vents clear of any buildup, follow these
instructions each time you iron using steam.
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Press and hold the Self-Clean
Button until tank is empty.
Turn Temperature Control Dial
to Cotton-Linen ••• setting and let
iron heat for 2 minutes.
Hold iron over sink.
Turn the Temperature Control
Dial to OFF. Unplug iron.
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