Use & Care for Steam Irons ............................2
USA: 1-800-851-8900
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Before First Use
Features (not all features on all models)
• Steam vents should be cleaned before first use. Prepare
iron for steam ironing, then iron over an old cloth for a few
minutes while letting the iron steam.
• 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.
Adjustable Steam Switch
This switch provides continuous steam
in the STEAM
position. Push the
switch to 0 to change to dry iron.
• During first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. This
will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard.
Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light
Reset
To Dry Iron
The light comes on when the iron is first
plugged in even if Temperature Control
Dial is set at Off. The light indicates that
the iron is plugged in. After one hour,
the iron will shut off and the light will
blink. Push the Reset Button to turn the
iron back on.
Button
1. Set Adjustable Steam Switch to 0 or empty water tank.
2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature.
Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.
Light
To Steam Iron
1. Unplug iron. Using a cup, slowly pour 4 ounces (1⁄2 cup) of
Power On Light
tap water into water tank opening. Plug iron into outlet.
This light comes on when the iron is
plugged in and remains on until the iron
is unplugged. The light stays on even if
Temperature Control Dial is turned to Off.
2. Set Adjustable Steam Switch to STEAM.
3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired fabric setting in
steam range. Allow two minutes for the iron to reach desired
temperature.
Power
Light
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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Features (not all features on all models)
Spray and Blast of Steam Buttons
Push spray button to release a fine spray
of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or
linen. Push blast button for an extra blast
of steam.
Caring for Your Iron
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.
Blast of
Steam
Spray
Soleplate
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, as
these may scratch the soleplate.
Fabric/Setting Chart
2. To clean occasional build-up on the soleplate, wipe with
a sudsy cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads.
Ironing Instructions
Setting
To Iron
Off
3. Always store iron upright in the heel rest position.
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Dry iron on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Acetate, Silk
Troubleshooting
Acrylic, Nylon
Dry iron using spray if necessary.
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Won’t heat.
Polyester, Rayon
For polyester, dry iron while the
fabric is still damp.
• 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 Automatic Shutoff Light blink-
ing? If so, push Reset Button to reset.
Water is leaking.
• Do not overfill the water tank.
• If steam ironing, is 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 Switch is in
the 0, dry iron position.
Iron using steam or spray for
difficult wrinkles.
Cotton Blends
Wool
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For wool, use a press cloth and
steam iron on the wrong side.
Iron cottons while still damp,
using steam and/or spray.
Cotton
Iron on wrong side of fabric
while still damp.
Linen
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Won’t steam.
• Check the water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
Leaves spots.
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using. Water
left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.
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
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.
263 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0
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