Hamilton Beach 14417 User Guide - Page 10

840198300 ENv03.qxd:Layout 1 10/18/10 3:59 PM Page 10 Troubleshooting PROBLEM Iron won't heat. Water is leaking out of the iron. Iron won't steam. Iron leaves spots on clothing. Wrinkles not removed. Fabric/clothing scorched. Twisted cord. All temperature selection buttons and ON/OFF button blinking. 10 PROBABLE CAUSE • Is iron plugged in and the outlet working? Check outlet by plugging in a lamp. • Has a temperature been selected? Select SYNTHETICS, SILK-WOOL, or COTTON-LINEN button. • Has Auto Shutoff feature activated (ON/OFF Button blinking)? Select a temperature setting to turn iron back on. • Do not overfill the water tank. • If steam ironing, is Variable Steam Lever in the maximum steam ( ) position, has a temperature been selected, and did the iron have enough time to preheat? • If dry ironing, make sure Variable Steam Lever is in the DRY/OFF (O) position. • Is iron at low setting? Cool iron will not produce steam. • Check water level. • Has iron had enough time to preheat? • Is Variable Steam Lever in the maximum steam ( ) position? • Allow iron to preheat. Cool iron will not produce steam. • ALWAYS empty water tank after using. Water left in tank may discolor clothing and soleplate. • Choose correct temperature setting for your fabric. • Select a lower temperature setting. Allow iron to cool for 5 minutes before continuing. • If cord becomes twisted, turn iron OFF and unplug. Let cool. Empty any water from iron. Hold 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. • If all temperature selection buttons are blinking, unplug iron and then plug it back in. This should reset the display. If not, call Customer Service (numbers on cover).