Hamilton Beach UltraSteam User manual

UltraSteam™Iron
840068700
Iron Safety ...................................... 2
Know Your Iron .............................. 3
Before First Use ............................ 4
Using Your Iron................................ 4
Features .......................................... 6
Storing Your Iron ............................ 8
Troubleshooting ............................ 10
Customer Service ........................ 11
In USA: 1-800-851-8900
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826

Consumer Safety Information
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Iron Safety
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 ( 0) 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. 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.
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.

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Know Your Iron
Parts and Features
1. Water Fill Cover
2. Accu-Spray Nozzle
3. Blast of Steam Button
4. Spray Button
5. Self Clean/Temperature/
Steam Dial
6. Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light
7. Swivel Cord*
8. Fabric Setting Guide
9. Retractable Cord*
10. Cord Release Button
11. Iron Guard Soleplate Cover*
* Selected features not available on
all models.

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Before First Use
Please read Important Safeguards and Consumer Safety Information.
VERY IMPORTANT
1. Plug iron into electrical outlet. The
Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light will
come on. If the plug will not fit, read
about the polarized plug in
“Consumer Safety Information.”
2. Turn the Temperature/Steam Dial to
a setting in the Dry
Iron range. As an
example, the illus-
tration shows the
iron set at 2
(Nylon).
3. Preheat for about 4 minutes
before beginning to iron.
4. The iron will automatically shut off
1 hour after the iron is plugged in
and the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/
Light will go out. To turn the iron
back on, press the Auto Shutoff
Reset Button/Light located on the
top of the handle.
5. When finished ironing, turn the
Temperature/
Steam Dial to OFF
(0)and unplug
iron.
Using Your Iron
Read and follow instructions above in “Before First Use.”
To Dry Iron
The steam vents on the soleplate must
be cleaned before first use. Follow
instructions in the “Self Clean II
System” section. This will assure steam
vents have been thoroughly cleaned.
Remove any peel off labels from the
iron and wipe any manufacturing
residue from the soleplate and vents.
During the first use of the iron, it may
appear to smoke. This will stop and
does not indicate a defect or hazard.
CAUTION: Some irons spit or sputter
water during the first few uses. This
happens as the steam chamber
becomes conditioned. This will stop
after a few uses.

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1. Fill water tank following instructions
in “Filling the Water Tank.”
2. Plug iron into electrical outlet. The
Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light will
come on. If the plug will not fit, read
about the polarized plug in
“Consumer Safety Information.”
3. Turn the Temperature/Steam Dial to
a setting in the
Steam Iron range.
As an example, the
illustration shows
the iron set at 7
(Rayon).
4. Preheat for about 4 minutes
before beginning to iron.
5. The iron will automatically shut off
1 hour after the iron is plugged in
and the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/
Light will go out. To turn the iron
back on, press the Auto Shutoff
Reset Button/Light located on the
top of the handle.
6. When finished ironing, turn the
Temperature/
Steam Dial to
OFF (0)and
unplug iron. Allow
to cool and empty
water from water
tank. See “Storing
Your Iron.”
To Steam Iron
1. Make sure iron is unplugged.
2. Regular tap water may be used.
In areas with extremely hard water,
the use of distilled or filtered water is
highly recommended.
3. Slide open Water Fill Cover.
4. Slowly pour water into water fill
opening until water level reaches
the top of the Water Window.
Never overfill.
NOTE: Never place anything in your
iron except water.
To order our Water Filter Cup for irons,
call the toll-free customer service
number listed on the front cover.
Water
Window
Filling the Water Tank

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1. Fill the water tank with water
(5 oz/130 ml).
2. Plug in iron and turn Temperature/
Steam Dial to highest setting.
Let iron preheat 4 minutes.
3. Leave Temperature/Steam Dial at
highest setting and
unplug iron. Hold
iron in ironing
position over a
sink. Repeatedly
push the Blast of
Steam Button to
aid in the cleaning process.
4. Be careful. Steam and hot water will
pour out of the steam vents. This
cleans the vents. Allow all water to
empty from the water tank. This will
take about two minutes.
Self Clean II System
5. Do not use salt, vinegar, or
commercial iron cleaners to clean
the inside of the iron.
6. Turn Temperature/Steam Dial to OFF
(0). This cleans the
steam valve inside
the iron.
1. The timing of the automatic shutoff
starts when the iron is plugged in.
The Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light
will come on.
2. About 1 hour after the iron is plugged
in, the light in the Auto Shutoff Reset
Button will go out which means the
iron has automatically shut off.
3. Press the Auto Shutoff Reset
Button/Light. This will turn the iron
on for another hour and the light will
come back on.
4. If the iron is plugged in and the
Temperature/Steam Dial is turned
to OFF (0), the automatic shutoff is
still activated.
Features
Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light
Auto Shutoff
Reset Button

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Blast of Steam & Spray
1. To use blast of steam, the
Temperature/Steam Dial must be
set in the steam range.
2. To get a blast of steam, press the
Blast of Steam
Button. Do not
press button con-
tinuously. Press
once every two
seconds. Some
time is needed for
the iron to create the steam. Please
use iron carefully, as steam is hot
and can cause burns or serious
injury.
3. To spray a mist of water, press
the Spray Button to
dampen wrinkles
that are difficult to
remove.
Blast of
Steam
Spray
Retractable Cord (not available on all models)
1. Press and hold the Cord Release
Button while pulling cord to desired
length. Do not unwind cord beyond
indicator on cord.
2. To store cord, place the iron, sole-
plate down, on ironing board.
Unlatch Retractable Cord Handle
and wind clockwise.
IMPORTANT! Do not press Cord
Release Button while winding cord.
Only wind clockwise or the cord may
jam. See illustration.
3. If cord jams while winding, push the
Cord Release Button to unwind
slightly until cord is free. Then slowly
start to wind clockwise again.
Cord
Release
Button
Wind
clockwise

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Iron Guard Soleplate Cover (not available on all models)
If Retractable Cord Handle
comes off, it is designed to snap
back in place.
1. Place pins of handle into slots
in reel. See illustration.
2. Lift handle up until it snaps in place.
There is no need to wait for the iron to
cool before storing. Make sure the iron
has been turned off and unplugged.
Place the Iron Guard soleplate cover
on the iron immediately after ironing.
CAUTION: The soleplate may be hot,
so care must be used in placing the
cover on the soleplate.
Retractable
Cord
Handle
1. When finished ironing, turn the
Temperature
Control Dial to
OFF (0)and
unplug iron. Set
iron on its heel
and let cool.
NOTE: If you have the Iron Guard
Soleplate Cover, you can store the hot
iron immediately.
2. Empty all water in iron. If the water is
not emptied, it may
interact with the
metal of the iron
and cause the
water to discolor.
This will result in
Storing Your Iron
steam and water droplets discoloring
clothing. Carefully hold iron over sink
with water tank opening aimed down.
Let all water drain out.
3. To clean the soleplate wipe with a
wet cloth and dish detergent.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do
not use abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION: Be sure iron is cool prior
to cleaning.
4. To maintain good steam production,
clean the iron periodically using the
self-clean setting described in the
“Self Clean II System” section.

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SETTING IRONING INSTRUCTIONS
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron; use spray if necessary.
Dry iron; use spray if necessary.
Iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Use a pressing cloth and steam iron on the
wrong side of the fabric.
Iron while fabric is still damp.
Iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Iron while still damp using steam and spray
if necessary.
Iron while still damp on the wrong side
of the fabric.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Dry Iron
TO IRON
Off/Clean
Acetate
Nylon
Acrylic
Silk
Wool
Polyester
Rayon
Cotton
Linen
Steam Range
NOTE: To dry iron on settings 4-9, empty all water from the tank.
Temperature Control Dial and
Fabric/Setting Chart
store the cord as described in the
“Retractable Cord” section. Never
store iron sitting flat on the soleplate.
This would damage the inside of the
soleplate. Always store iron on its heel
in upright position.
5. Wrap cord loosely around cord wrap
and set on heel. If
you have the
retractable cord
feature, use the
reel to wind and
Ironing Tips
• Always check the fabric content
before beginning to iron. If the fabric
is a blend, use the lower temperature
setting.
• If the fabric content is unknown, use
the lowest temperature setting and
test on an inside seam of the garment.
• If ironing several items, start ironing
the items which need the lowest
temperature setting first. An iron heats
up much faster than it cools down.
• To maintain the quality of the
soleplate, never iron over zippers,
pins, buttons or anything metal.
• Use caution when ironing around
plastic buttons and zippers as these
may melt.
• To iron fabrics stating “Dry Clean
Only,” first clean as directed before
ironing. Use caution and begin
ironing on the lowest setting, testing
on an inside seam allowance of
the garment.

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QUESTION
Iron won’t heat.
Water is leaking
out of the iron.
Iron won’t steam.
Iron leaves spots
on clothing.
Cord is twisted.
Troubleshooting
ANSWER
1. Is the iron plugged in and the Auto Shutoff Reset
Button/Light on?
2. If the iron is plugged in and the power light is not on,
check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
3. Is the Temperature/Steam Dial turned to a fabric setting?
4. If auto shutoff model, is the Auto Shutoff Reset Button
light on? If not, press Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light,
located on the top of the handle, to turn the iron back on.
1. If you over filled the water tank, empty some water.
2. If you are steam ironing, is the Temperature/Steam Dial
in the steam range and did the iron have enough time
to preheat?
3. If you’ve been ironing for more than one hour the auto
shutoff may have turned the iron off. Press the Auto
Shutoff Reset Button/Light, located on the top of the
handle, to turn the iron back on.
1. Is there water in the water tank?
2. Is the Temperature/Steam Dial set in the steam range?
3. Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
4. Has the iron been cleaned with the self-clean feature?
The steam vents may be blocked.
1. ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.
Water left in the tank may discolor.
2. Clean the steam vents as instructed in the “Self
Clean II System” section.
1. If the iron cord should become twisted, unplug iron and
let cool. 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.

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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
printed 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 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.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
Web site address: www.hamiltonbeach.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.
Web site address: www.hamiltonbeach.com
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.
263 Yadkin Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0
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