Hamilton Beach 840043400 Installation instructions

Use & Care for Irons
Customer Service Number
In USA: 1-800-851-8900 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST)
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826
Web Site Address – http://www.hambeach.com
Keep this number for future reference!
Acetate
Silk,Acrylic
Nylon, Rayon
Polyester
Cotton Blends
Permanent Press
Wash N' Wear
Wool Blends
Ramie
Flax
1 DELICA
2 LIGHT
3 EASY CARE
4 WOOL
5 COTTON
6 LINEN
ELECTRONIC SHUT-OFF MEMORY
SPRAY, BLAST, STEAM & DRY
REFILL
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When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Use iron only for its intended purpose.
3. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron,
cord, or plug in water or other liquids.
4. The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging or
unplugging from outlet. Never yank the 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 storing and loop cord loosely around iron.
6. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling or empty-
ing water 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 and repair. 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, as
there may be hot water in the reservoir.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product is intended for household use only.
To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage ap-
pliance on the same circuit. If an extension cord is absolutely neces-
sary, a 10 ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less amper-
age may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension
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HOW TO DRY IRON
1. Push the STEAM or DRY IRON/CLEAN switch to DRY
IRON/CLEAN.
2. Turn temperature control dial to desired temperature. Allow
two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.
1. Unplug iron. Pour 6 ounces (3/4cup) of ordinary tap water in-
to water tank opening. Plug iron into outlet.
2. Push the STEAM or DRY IRON/CLEAN switch to STEAM.
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.
HOW TO STEAM IRON
FEATURES - Not All Features On All Models
STEAM or DRY IRON/CLEAN Switch
This switch provides continuous steam
in the STEAM position. Push the switch
to change to dry ironing and to clean
the steam valve.
Spray
Push to release a fine spray of water
for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen.
KNOW YOUR IRON
Acetate
Silk,Acrylic
Nylon, Rayon
Polyester
Cotton Blends
Permanent Press
WashN' Wear
Wool Blends
Ramie
Flax
1 DELICA
2 LIGHT
3 EASY CARE
4 WOOL
5 COTTON
6 LINEN
ELECTRONICSHUT-OFF MEMORY
SPRAY,BLAST,STEAM & DRY
REFILL
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Temperature
Control Dial
Controls
Soleplate
Heel Rest
Fabric Guide
Water Tank
Opening
• 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.
cord so that it cannot be pulled on by children or tripped over.
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. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
It is a good safety practice to always unplug the iron when not in
use.
Water Window
Swivel Cord
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1. Turn temperature control dial to OFF. Push the STEAM or
DRY IRON/CLEAN switch to DRY IRON/CLEAN. 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.
CARING FOR YOUR IRON
FABRIC/SETTING CHART
Dry Iron
Steam Range
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Setting To Iron Ironing Instructions
Acetate, Silk
Acrylic, Nylon
Polyester, Rayon
Dry iron on the wrong side of
the fabric.
For wool, use a press cloth and
steam iron on the wrong side.
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Iron on wrong side of fabric
while still damp.
For polyester, dry iron while the
fabric is still damp.
Iron cottons while still damp,
using steam and/or spray.
CARING FOR THE SOLEPLATE
Dry iron using spray if necessary.
Iron using steam or spray for
difficult wrinkles.
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, as
these may scratch the soleplate.
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Automatic Shutoff Light
The light comes on when the iron is plugged
in, even if the temperature control dial is
set at Off. The light indicates the iron is
plugged in.
The iron will shut off and the light will go
out one hour after it is plugged in. When
the light goes out unplug the iron and
plug back in to reset.
Reversible Cord
Some irons have a reversible cord. The cord
can be moved from one side to the other, to
accommodate right- or left-handed users.
Unplug iron. Remove screw and back cover
as shown. Move cord as desired and
replace back cover and screw.
WARNING: To prevent risk of electrical shock
unplug iron before reversing cord.
Acetate
Silk,Acrylic
Nylon,Rayon
Polyester
CottonBlends
PermanentPress
WashN' Wear
WoolBlends
Ramie
Flax
1 DELICA
2 LIGHT
3 EASY CARE
4 WOOL
5 COTTON
6 LINEN
ELECTRONICSHUT-OFFMEMORY
SPRAY,B LAST,STEAM& DRY
REFILL
FULL
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Wrap & Snap Cord
When finished ironing, let the iron cool then
wrap cord and secure with the Wrap & Snap
on the plug.
Swivel Cord
For irons with a swivel cord, rotate the cord
to the desired position for ironing.

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. warrants this appliance to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the
date of original purchase, except as noted. There is no warranty with respect
to the following, which may be supplied with this appliance: glass parts, glass
containers, cutter/strainer, nonstick soleplate and/or nonstick cooking sur-
faces. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and
does not cover damage from abuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes,
or any other use not found in the printed directions. HAMILTON
BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES CAUSED BY USE
OF THIS APPLIANCE. Some states, or provinces, do not allow this exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer
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.)
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
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.
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GOT A PROBLEM?
Won’t heat
PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK
Water is
leaking
Won’t
steam
1. Do not overfill the water tank.
2. If steam ironing, is the temperature dial in the
steam range and did the iron have enough time
to preheat?
3. If dry ironing, make sure the STEAM or DRY
IRON/CLEAN switch is in the DRY IRON/CLEAN
position.
1. Check the water level.
2. Is the STEAM or DRY IRON/CLEAN switch in the
STEAM position?
3. Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
4. Has the iron been cleaned with the self-clean
feature to clear the steam valve?
1. Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
2. Is the temperature control dial turned to a fabric
setting?
3. If auto shutoff model, is the AUTOMATIC SHUT-
OFF LIGHT illuminated? If not, unplug the iron
and plug back in to reset.
Leaves
spots
1. ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after
using. Water left in the tank may discolor cloth-
ing and soleplate.
2. To clean occasional build-up on the soleplate, wipe with a
sudsy cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scour-
ing pads.
3. Always store iron upright in the heel rest position.
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