Hamilton Beach Proctor Silex Owner's manual

840091500
Use & Care for Steam Irons ................................2
USA: 1-800-851-8900 — We invite you to carefully read
this instruction manual before using your appliance.

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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. Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your
appliance.
3. To protect against 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. Call our toll-free customer service number
for information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment. 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 –
there may be hot water in the reservoir.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Water Tank Opening
2. Adjustable Steam
Dial
3. Spray Button
(optional)
4. Pivoting Cord
5. Heel Rest
6. Temperature
Control Dial
7. Power On Light
8. Soleplate
9. Water Window
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage
appliance on the same circuit.

1. Unplug iron. Pour 4 ounces (1⁄2cup) of ordinary tap water
into water tank opening. Plug iron into outlet.
2. Turn the Adjustable Steam Dial to desired steam setting.
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.
Steam Settings
How to Steam Iron
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How to Dry Iron
1. Turn the Adjustable Steam Dial to O.
2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature.
Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.
• 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.
Please Read Before First Use
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
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.
NOTE: The Temperature Control
Dial steam setting should match
the Adjustable Steam Dial
setting. For example, if steam
ironing silk or wool, the
Adjustable Steam Dial should
be set to light steam.
Adjustable
Steam Dial
Temperature
Control Dial
Caring and Cleaning
Iron
1. Turn Temperature Control Dial to Off. 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.

This warranty applies to product purchased in the U.S.
or Canada.
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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.
Caring and Cleaning (cont.)
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one hundred eighty (180) days 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,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY
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: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades
and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and
does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, 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 limita-
tions 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.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
In Mexico 01-800-71-16-100
Web site address: www.proctorsilex.com
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! 1/02
H AMILTON B EACH P ROCTOR -S ILEX ,I NC .P ROCTOR -S ILEX C ANADA ,I NC .
263 Yadkin Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0
840091500 Web site address: www.proctorsilex.com
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