To Dry Iron - Hamilton Beach 14551 Use & Care Manual

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Fabric Care Label Symbols
Fabric care labels on garments have symbols that show
ironing instructions and recommended temperature settings.
These symbols are shown below along with their meaning.
Iron High Temp Med Temp
Setting
Setting

To Dry Iron

1. Plug iron into outlet.
2. Set Adjustable Steam Switch to
(Dry Iron).
3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to
desired temperature. Allow 2 minutes
for iron to reach desired temperature.
4. To turn iron Off, turn Temperature
Control Dial to OFF (O) and unplug
iron.
To Steam and Vertical Steam
1. Start with iron unplugged. Using a
measuring cup with a small pour
spout, fill water tank to MAX fill line.
Plug iron into outlet.
2. Set Adjustable Steam Switch to
(Steam Iron).
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Low Temp Do not Do not
Setting iron use steam
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To Steam and Vertical Steam
3. Choose the level of steam best suited for your ironing
needs. Allow 2 minutes for the iron to reach desired
temperature before use; then begin to steam iron.
4. Using the Adjustable Steam Switch, select the level of
steam best suited for your ironing needs: no steam for
polyester or nylon, low steam for silk, medium steam for
wool or rayon, or high steam for cotton and linen.
5. To vertical steam: Hang garment in a location that is
not susceptible to damage from heat or moisture. Do
not hang in front of wallpaper, a window, or mirror. Hold
iron about 6 inches away from garment; then press and
release Steam Burst Button to steam out wrinkles. Do not
press steam button more than once every 5 seconds.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to delicate garments, do not
allow soleplate to touch them.
6. To turn iron off, turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF (O).
Unplug iron.
7. Empty water from iron following directions in "Care and
Cleaning."
WATER: Use ordinary tap water. If using extremely hard
water, alternate between tap water and distilled water.
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