Things To Check; Fabric Setting Chart - Hamilton Beach 14010 Use & Care Manual

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM

THINGS TO CHECK

Water is • Do not overfill the water tank.
leaking
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Control in
a steam position, the Temperature Control Dial
in the steam range, and did the iron have
enough time to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam
Control is in the 0 (Dry Iron) position.
• If using the Blast of Steam Button, push button
less frequently.
• Follow the self-cleaning instructions one or
two times with tap water (not distilled) to
"condition" the iron.
Iron • Check the water level.
won't
• Is Adjustable Steam Control in Steam position?
steam
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
• Anti-drip feature will not allow steam when
temperature setting is in the dry range.
Leaves
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron
spots
after using. Water left in the tank may discolor
clothing and soleplate.
Twisted • If the iron cord should become twisted, unplug
cord 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.
• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to
Wrinkles
are not correct fabric.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
THINGS TO CHECK
Iron is too
• Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust
hot/not hot to desired setting level. Let iron cool down
5 minutes before continuing.
enough

Fabric Setting Chart

Steam
To Iron
Setting
Off
Nylon
0
Acrylic
Silk
Polyester
Rayon
Wool
Cotton
Linen
NOTE: To prevent possible garment damage, we do not
recommend ironing fabrics labeled "Dry Clean Only."
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Ironing Instructions
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Iron with fabric still damp.
Iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Iron while still damp using steam
and/or spray.
Iron on wrong side of fabric while still
damp.
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