Hamilton Beach 14960 Instructions page 5

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
THINGS TO CHECK
Iron won't • Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?
heat
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a
fabric setting?
• If automatic shutoff model, is the Reset Button
Light illuminated? If not, press to reset.
Water is
• Do not overfill the water tank.
leaking
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Control 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
Control is in the DRY IRON position ( 0 ).
• Check the water level.
Iron
won't
• Is the Adjustable Steam Control in a Steam
steam
position?
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
Leaves • ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron
spots
after using. Water left in the tank may discolor
clothing and soleplate.
• If the iron cord should become twisted, unplug
Twisted
iron and let cool. Hold iron cord in the middle
cord
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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Troubleshooting
(cont.)
PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK
Wrinkles • Check Temperature Control Dial is set to
are not correct fabric.
removed
Iron is too • Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust
to desired setting level. Let iron cool down
hot/not hot
5 minutes before continuing.
enough
Fabric Setting Chart
Temperature Fabric
Setting
Nylon
1
Acetate
Wool
2
Silk
Acrylic
Rayon
3
Polyester
Cotton
4
Linen
Ironing Instructions
Dry iron on wrong side of fabric.
Steam iron with fabric still
damp.
Steam iron on the wrong side of
fabric.
Iron while still damp using
steam and/or spray.
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