Proctor-Silex 840091400 User's Manual
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1. hot water in the reservoir SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS To avoid a circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit If an extension cord is absolutely necessary a 10 ampere cord should be used Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Safety Information This product is intended for household use only This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug This type of plug has one blade wider than the other The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modi fying the plug in any way Parts and Features _ h Water Tank Opening 2 Adjustable Steam Switch Spray Blast Buttons Swivel Cord Heel Rest Temperature Control Dial Power On Light Soleplate Water Window oah Oo O ON Before First Use e Steam vents should be cleaned before first use Prepare iron for steam ironing then iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while letting the iron steam e Many irons spit or sputter during the first few use2. ID 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 limita tions 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 Web site address www proctorsilex com KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR SILEX INC Proctor SILEX CANADA INC 263 Yadkin Road Southern Pines NC 28387 Picton Ontario KOK 2T0 840091400 Web site address www proctorsilex com 12 01
3. Proctor Silex Use amp Care for Steam Irons USA 1 800 851 8900 840091400 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your flatiron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 2 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Use iron only for its intended use TO protect against risk of electric shock do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let iron cool completely before putting away Loop cord loosely around iron when storing Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the iron Call our toll free customer service number for information on examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down there may be
4. ds 3 Always store iron upright in the heel rest position Troubleshooting Won t heat e Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp e Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a fabric setting e f auto shutoff model is the Automatic Shutoff Light blink ing If so push Reset Button to reset Water is leaking e Do not overfill the water tank e If steam ironing is the Temperature Control Dial in the steam range and did the iron have enough time to preheat e If dry ironing make sure the Adjustable Steam Switch is in the 0 dry iron position Troubleshooting continued Won t steam e Check the water level e Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position e Has the iron had enough time to preheat Leaves spots e ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one hundred eighty 180 days 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 PA
5. he light stays on even if Temperature Control Dial is turned to Off Features not all features on all models Spray and Blast of Steam Buttons Push spray button to release a fine spray of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen Push blast button for an extra blast of steam Steam Spray Fabric Setting Chart Satine teen To Iron _ Instructions aE Silk SO iron on the wrong side of the fabric a Acrylic Nylon Dry iron using spray if necessary Polyester Rayon For polyester dry iron while the fabric is still damp Cotton Blends Iron using steam or spray for difficult wrinkles Wool For wool use a press cloth and steam iron on the wrong side Cotton Iron cottons while still damp using steam and or spray Steam Range Iron on wrong side of fabric while still damp ka nen Caring for Your Iron Iron 1 Turn temperature control dial to Off Unplug and let cool The iron takes longer to cool down than it does to heat up 2 To empty water from iron slowly tilt pointed end of iron down over a sink Water will run out of water tank opening 3 Wrap cord loosely around iron and store iron 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 2 To clean occasional build up on the soleplate wipe with a sudsy cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pa
6. s with tap water This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned This will stop after a few uses e 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 1 Set Adjustable Steam Switch to 0 or empty water tank 2 Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature To Steam Iron 1 Unplug iron Using a cup slowly pour 4 ounces cup of tap water into water tank opening Plug iron into outlet 2 Set Adjustable Steam Switch to STEAM 3 Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired fabric setting in steam range Allow two minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature Water Please use ordinary tap water If you have extremely hard water alternate between tap water and distilled water for use in the iron Features not all features on all models Adjustable Steam Switch This switch provides continuous steam in the STEAM position Push the switch to 0 to change to dry iron Auto Shutoff Reset Button Light The light comes on when the iron is first plugged in even if Temperature Control Dial is set at Off The light indicates that the iron is plugged in After one hour the iron will shut off and the light will blink Push the Reset Button to turn the iron back on Power On Light This light comes on when the iron is plugged in and remains on until the iron is unplugged T
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