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4. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch to desired steam output.
5. To turn iron off, turn Adjustable Steam Switch to Dry Iron.
Turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF.
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 min-
utes while letting the iron steam. 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.
6. Empty water from the iron following directions in “Caring
for Your Iron and Soleplate.”
Water
Please use ordinary tap water. If you have extremely hard
water, alternate between tap water and distilled water for
use in the iron.
• During first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke.
This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard.
To Dry Iron
Features (on selected models)
Adjustable Steam Switch
This switch provides minimum steam
for wool or maximum steam for linen.
Set the switch to O to change to Dry
Iron.
1. Plug in iron.
2. Turn the Adjustable Steam Switch to the Dry Iron position.
3. Turn the 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 OFF.
To Steam Iron
1. Unplug iron. Flip open water tank
cover. Using a cup, slowly pour
8 ounces of tap water into the
water tank opening as illustrated.
Spray and Blast Buttons
Push Blast Button for an extra blast
of steam. Push Spray Button to
release a fine spray of water for
difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen.
2. Plug in iron.
3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to the desired setting in the steam
range. With the iron in an upright
position, allow 3 minutes for the
iron to reach desired temperature.
Do not preheat the iron with the soleplate facing down.
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Power Light
Features (on selected models)
Models that do not have the auto-
matic shutoff and the reset button,
do have a power light. This light
comes on when the iron is plugged
in. The light will remain on even if
the Temperature Control Dial is
turned to off. The light will stay on
until iron is unplugged.
Automatic Shutoff Light and
Reset Button
If the iron is an Automatic Shutoff
model, the light comes on when the
iron is first plugged in. After 1 hour
the iron will shutoff and the light will
go out. Push the Reset Button to
turn the iron back on for another
hour of ironing.
Vertical Steam
1. Unplug iron. Flip open water tank
cover. Using a cup, slowly pour
8 ounces of tap water into water
tank opening.
Fabric Setting Chart
Steam
Setting
To Iron
Ironing Instructions
2. Plug iron into outlet.
Off
3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to highest setting.
Nylon
Acrylic
Silk
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Iron with fabric still damp.
4. Allow three minutes for the iron to
reach desired temperature.
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5. Hang garment in a location that is not susceptible to
damage from heat or moisture. Do not hang in front of
wallpaper, window, or mirror.
Polyester
Wool
6. Hold iron about 6 inches away from garment and press
and release the Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Do not
press the Blast Button more than once every 2 seconds.
7. To turn iron off, turn Temperature Control Dial to Off.
Unplug iron.
Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Rayon
Cotton
Iron while still damp using steam
and/or spray.
8. Empty water from the iron following directions in “Caring
Linen
Iron on wrong side of fabric while still
damp.
for Your Iron.”
NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments.
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Troubleshooting
Caring for Your Iron and Soleplate
1. The Water Tank of your iron should
be emptied after each use. Turn
Temperature Control Dial to OFF.
Unplug the iron and hold over a
sink. Turn iron upside down until
Water Tank Opening is parallel with
sink. Water will run out of water
tank opening.
PROBLEM
Won’t
heat
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 automatic shutoff model, is light on? If not,
press Reset Button.
Water is
leaking
• Do not overfill the water tank.
2. After iron has completely cooled,
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Switch 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
Switch is in the DRY IRON position.
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.
• Check the water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM
position?
Won’t
steam
2. To clean occasional build-up on the soleplate, wipe with
a sudsy cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads.
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
3. Always store iron upright in the heel rest position.
Leaves
spots
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron
after using. Water left in the tank may discolor
clothing and soleplate.
• 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.
Twisted
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 informa-
tion will help us answer your question much more quickly.
MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: _____________
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for
Hamilton Beach products 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 limitations 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
PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0
Southern Pines, NC 28387
840111900
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