Hamilton Beach 11550 Use & Care - Page 8

840188401 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 11/16/09 2:29 PM Page 8 Troubleshooting PROBLEM Unit won't steam. Not enough steam. Flexible steam hose drips and/or leaks. Steamer leaves water spots on clothing. PROBABLE CAUSE • Make sure there is water in the water tank and unit is plugged in and switched to ON ( I ) position. • Do not hold the steam handle/nozzle too low for too long, or steam will condense into water inside the hose and may block normal steam flow. Periodically lift steam nozzle/handle as high as possible to let any condensation in flexible steam hose drain back into unit. • Extend retractable pole until it is fully open. Do not allow kinks in the flexible steam hose. • Allow enough time (approximately one minute) for steamer to preheat before use. • Periodically lift steam nozzle/handle as high as possible to let any condensation in flexible steam hose drain back into unit. Flexible steam hose • Fully extend flexible steam hose to allow steam to flow freely. emits a gurgling noise. 8