Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach 14551 Use & Care Manual

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
THINGS TO CHECK
Iron won't • Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?
heat
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a
fabric setting?
• If automatic shutoff model, is the Auto Shutoff
Reset Light flashing? Move the iron to reset.
Water is • Do not overfill the water tank.
leaking
• If steam ironing, is Steam Switch 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
Switch is in the NO STEAM
• If using the Steam Burst 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 Switch 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.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
THINGS TO CHECK
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.
Wrinkles • Check Temperature Control Dial is set to
are not
correct fabric.
removed
• Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust
Iron is too
to desired setting level. Let iron cool down
hot/not hot
5 minutes before continuing.
enough
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