Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach Durathon 19701 Use & Care Manual

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Iron won't heat.
Water is leaking.
Iron won't steam.
Iron leaves spots
on clothing.
Twisted cord.
Wrinkles not removed.
Iron too hot/not hot
enough.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
• Is iron plugged in and the outlet working? Check outlet by plugging in a lamp.
• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a fabric setting?
• Is the Auto Shutoff/Power ON Light illuminated? Move the iron to reset.
• Do not overfill the water tank.
• Adjust steam to a lower setting.
• If steam ironing, is the Adjustable Steam Switch in a steam position? Is the Temperature Control
Dial in the steam range? Did the iron have enough time to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Switch is in the
• Check water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
• Anti-drip feature will not allow steam when temperature setting is in the dry range.
• ALWAYS empty water tank after using. Water left in tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.
• If the iron cord should become twisted, unplug 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
the iron cord.
• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric.
• Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust to desired setting. Let iron cool down 5 minutes
before continuing.
(Dry Iron) position.
(Steam) position?