Hamilton Beach 14417 User manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

1. Use iron only for its intended use.

2. Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your

appliance.

3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in

water or other liquids.

4. The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging into

or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from

outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely

before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.

6. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with

water or emptying and when not in use.

7. 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 and repair. Incorrect reassembly

can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.

8. 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.

9. 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 hot water in the reservoir.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage

appliance on the same circuit.

2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-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.

When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This product is intended for household use only.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one

wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only

one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter.

If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have

an electrician replace the outlet.

• Use the iron on an ironing board. Ironing on any other surface

may damage that surface.

• Do not iron or vertical-steam clothes that are being worn.

• Do not use vertical steam in the direction of people or pets.

• During first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop

and does not indicate a defect or hazard.

• Many irons spit or sputter during the first few uses with tap water.

This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned.

This will stop after a few uses.

• 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.

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Parts and Features

Heel Rest

Water Tank Fill Area

Water Tank

Cord

Self-Clean

Button

Soleplate

Spray Nozzle

Steam Blast Button

Spray

Trigger

Variable Steam Lever

Control Panel

Power ON Light

(will remain on until

iron is unplugged)

Water Fill-Gauge

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How to Dry Iron

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Plug iron into outlet. ON/OFF

Button will illuminate.

Set Variable Steam Lever to the

DRY/OFF (O) position.

Press desired Fabric Button. Selected button will flash. A tone will

sound and button will remain illuminated once iron is ready.

When motionless, the Auto

Shutoff feature will engage. The

ON/OFF Button will flash and a

tone will sound.

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When finished, press ON/OFF

Button.

6

Position Sensing/Auto Shutoff

The iron will turn off automatically when

left in the following positions.

The Auto Shutoff time varies based on the

iron’s position.

IRON

POSITION

Resting on

soleplate

Resting on

either side

Resting on

heel

MOTIONLESS

TIME

30 seconds

or 15 minutes

depending on

exact orientation

15 minutes

Remove plug from outlet.

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How to Steam Iron

1

2 3

4

Adjust Variable Steam Lever to

desired steam level.

Select COTTON-LINEN. Button will

flash.

A tone will sound and button

will remain illuminated once iron

is ready.

WARNING! Burn Hazard:

Attempting to steam iron on a

lower temperature setting, or

before iron has reached tempera-

ture, can result in hot water drip-

ping from the soleplate.

For vertical steaming, hold iron

2–4 inches away from garment.

Do not allow soleplate to touch

delicate garments.

OR

Fill to MAX fill line. Plug iron into

outlet.

5

Push Steam Blast Button for an

extra blast of steam. Do not press

Steam Blast Button more than

every 5 seconds.

6

Squeeze Spray Trigger to release

a fine spray of water for difficult

wrinkles.

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How to Steam Iron (cont.)

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When motionless, the Auto

Shutoff feature will engage. The

ON/OFF Button will flash and a

tone will sound.

8

When finished, press ON/OFF

Button.

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Remove plug from outlet.

Position Sensing/Auto Shutoff

The iron will turn off automatically when

left in the following positions.

The Auto Shutoff time varies based on the

iron’s position.

IRON

POSITION

Resting on

soleplate

Resting on

either side

Resting on

heel

MOTIONLESS

TIME

30 seconds

or 15 minutes

depending on

exact orientation

15 minutes

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Fabric Setting Chart

NOTICE: To avoid garment damage, check garment label

for fabric composition and ironing instructions.

Garment Label Symbols

Fabric care labels on garments have symbols that show ironing

instructions and recommended temperature settings. These

symbols are shown below along with an explanation of their

meaning.

Temperature

Setting

O

Synthetics

Silk, Wool

Cotton, Linen

Steam

Setting

Dry

Iron

Steam

Range

Ironing

Instructions

Off

Dry iron using spray

if necessary.

Iron silk on wrong

side.

For cotton, iron while

still damp or use

spray.

For linen, iron fabric

on wrong side.

•

Low

••

Medium

•••

High

Iron

High Temp

Setting

Medium

Temp

Setting

Low Temp

Setting

Do not iron

Do not use

steam

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Care and Cleaning

1 2

Allow iron to cool. Set Variable Steam Lever to the

DRY/OFF (O) position.

3

Do not store iron laying flat on

soleplate.

4

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the iron soleplate:

• Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps.

• Wipe with a soapy cloth to clean occasional buildup on

the soleplate. Never use abrasive cleansers or metal

scouring pads, since they may scratch the surface.

• Always store iron upright on the heel rest (see Step 4).

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Self-Clean Feature

To keep the steam vents clear of any buildup, follow these instructions each time

you iron using steam.

1 2

3

4

Press and hold the Self-Clean

Button until tank is empty.

Set Variable Steam Lever to the

DRY/OFF (O) position.

Allow iron to heat on COTTON-

LINEN for 2 minutes.

Turn iron OFF and unplug. Set Variable Steam Lever to

maximum steam ( ).

Hold iron over sink.

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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.

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).

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Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of

any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original

purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,

at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or

component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal

or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the

product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift

recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product

is used for other than single-family household use.

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability

is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such

warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have

other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or

special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada

or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers

on your appliance.

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