Hamilton Beach Iron 840111900 User Manual

Iron  
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USA: 1-800-851-8900  
Canada : 1-800-267-2826  
840111900  
 
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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