Hamilton Beach 14865 Use & Care - Page 6

840125000 ENv01.qxd 12/14/04 3:04 PM Page 10 Caring for Your Iron Self-Clean To keep the steam vents clear of any build-up, follow these instructions each time you iron using steam. 1. Unplug iron. Turn Temperature Control to OFF ( O ). Fill iron with water to 1⁄2 of its maximum capacity. 2. Plug in iron. With iron in an upright position, turn Temperature Control to Linen setting and let iron heat for 2 minutes. 3. Turn Temperature Control to OFF ( O ). Unplug iron and hold over a sink with soleplate facing down. 4. Press and hold the Self Clean Button. Boiling water and steam will flow out of steam vents. Allow all water to drain from iron. 5. Gently move iron front to back to allow water to clean entire soleplate area. 6. If water still remains inside of soleplate, reheat iron as indicated in Step 2. Boiling water and steam could still flow out of steam vents. Troubleshooting 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 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. • If steam ironing, did the iron have enough time to preheat? • If dry ironing with Temperature Control on steam setting, empty water from water tank. Won't steam • Check the water level. • Has the iron had enough time to preheat? Leaves spots • ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using. Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate. Twisted cord • 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. 10 11