Hamilton Beach 840066300 Installation instructions

840066300
Use & Care for Irons ..........................2
USA: 1-800-851-8900

• During first use of the iron, it may
appear to smoke. This will stop and
does not indicate a defect or hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
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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. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
3. The iron should always be turned to OFF (O)before plugging or unplugging from outlet.
Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.
Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.
5. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and
when not in use.
6. 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. Contact an authorized
service facility for information on examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause
a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.
7. 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.
8. 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 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.
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.
Use the iron on an ironing board. Ironing on any other surface may damage that surface.
Before First Use:
• Steam vents should be cleaned
before first use. Prepare iron for
steam ironing, then iron over an
old cloth for a few minutes. This
will clean the vents.
• 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.

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Parts and Features
1. Spray/Blast
2. Adjustable Steam Switch
3. Water Tank Opening
4. Spray Nozzle
5. Water Window
6. Temperature Control Dial
7. Sole Plate
8. Automatic Shutoff
Reset Button and
Power On Light
9. Heel Rest
10. Cord
To Dry Iron
1. Plug in iron.
2. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch
to 0(the Dry
Iron position).
3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to
desired
temperature.
Allow 3 minutes
for iron to
reach desired
temperature.
4. To turn iron OFF, turn Temperature
Control Dial to O. Unplug iron.

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Spray/Steam Selector – Turn knob to
select Spray or
Steam. On Spray,
push to release a
fine spray of water
for difficult wrinkles
in cotton or linen.
On Steam, push
for an extra blast
of steam.
Automatic Shutoff Reset Button –
After the iron has
been on for 1 hour,
the orange light
will go out and the
iron will automati-
cally turn off. To
continue ironing,
push the Reset
Button again and
the iron will reset
for 1 hour.
Wrap & Snap Cord – When finished
ironing, let the iron cool then wrap cord
and secure with the Wrap & Snap on
the plug.
Power Light – This red light indicates
the iron is
plugged in.
Adjustable Steam Switch – Set the
switch at 0to dry
iron. Move switch
to steam or
when using blast.
Power
Light
Reset
Button
Features (on selected models)
To Steam Iron
1. Unplug iron. Using a cup, slowly
pour 5 ounces
of tap water
into water
tank opening
as illustrated.
2. Plug in iron.
3. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch to
desired amount
of steam. Turn
the Temperature
Control Dial to
desired setting
in the steam
range.
Opening
4. Allow 3 minutes for the iron to reach
desired temperature.
5. To turn iron off, turn Adjustable
Steam Switch to 0 (Dry Iron). Turn
the Temperature Control Dial to O
(OFF). Unplug iron.
6. Empty water from the iron following
directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”
Water
Please use ordinary tap water. If you
have extremely hard water, alternate
between tap water and distilled water
for use in the iron.

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Fabric Setting Chart
To Iron
Off/O
Nylon
Silk
Wool
Polyester
Rayon
Cotton
Linen
Ironing Instructions
Steam Setting
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Iron with fabric still damp.
Iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Iron while still damp using steam and/or spray.
Iron on wrong side of fabric while still damp.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Iron won’t heat.
Water is leaking
out of the iron.
Iron won’t steam.
Iron leaves spots
on clothing.
Wrinkles not
removed.
Iron too hot.
THINGS TO CHECK
• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working? Check
the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a
fabric setting?
• If auto shutoff model, is the Reset Button light
illuminated? If not, push to reset.
• Do not overfill the water tank.
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Dial in a steam
position, the Temperature Control Dial in the steam
range, and did the iron have enough time to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Dial is
in the DRY IRON position.
• Check the water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Dial in the STEAM position?
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.
Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and
soleplate.
• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric.
• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower
setting. Let iron cool down 5 minutes before continuing.

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Customer Service
If you have a question about your iron, 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 iron. This
information will help us answer your question much more quickly.
MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ SERIES: _________________
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, blades and/or agitators.
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 print-
ed directions. HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC. EXPRESSLY 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 limita-
tion 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.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
Web site address: www.proctorsilex.com
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
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.
Caring for Your Iron
Iron
1. The Water Tank of your iron should
be emptied after each use. Turn
Temperature Control Dial to O.
Unplug the iron and hold over a
sink. Slowly tilt pointed end of iron
down over sink. Water will run out
of water tank opening.
2. After iron has completely cooled,
wrap cord loosely around the iron
and store in an upright position. 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.
Web site address: www.proctorsilex.com
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.
Washington, North Carolina 27889 Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0
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840066300