IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your flat iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Use iron only for its intended use. 3. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escap- ing steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons or property. 1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE WST5001ZE IRON - FULLY FEATURED PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION. 1. Burst of Steam Button 2. Spray Button 3. Variable Steam 4. Water Fill Cover 5. Water Fill Opening (not shown) 6. Spray Nozzle 7.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE WST5001ZE IRON - FULLY FEATURED Spray Nozzle No Steam Spray Button FIGURE 2 For best results, check garment labels for the temperature and steam setting recommended by the fabric manufacturer, or consult the enclosed garment care tips pamphlet for additional information. To prevent damaging garments from too hot of an iron;...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE WST5001ZE IRON - FULLY FEATURED (Cont.) PATENTED AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF This iron has two kinds of safety shut-off mechanisms. One is a patent- ed, touch-sensitive “brain” in the handle which turns the iron on or off when it is in the horizontal position.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE WST5001ZE IRON - FULLY FEATURED AUTO OFF/ON When the iron is on, the green Auto Shut-Off Light will come on. When the iron is off, the green Auto Shut-Off Light will go off. FIGURE 5 BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING AS A DRY IRON The iron can be used on the dry setting with or without water in the Water Tank. However, it is best to avoid having the Water Tank too full of water while dry ironing. 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FILLING THE WATER TANK Fill the water tank with tap water or distilled water. Do not use chemi- cally descaled water or any other liquids. 1. Unplug and allow the iron to cool before filling. 2. Move the Variable Steam to no steam setting. 3.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BURST OF STEAM For a penetrating burst of steam to iron faster and to smooth difficult wrinkles, firmly press the Burst of Steam Button (see FIGURE 9). The red Power On/Heating Light must be on for best results. Do not press the Burst of Steam Button more than three times successively.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING THE VERTICAL STEAM FUNCTION 5. Move the Temperature Control and Variable Steam to desired setting. 6. Allow approximately 45 seconds for the iron to reach the desired temperature. The red Power On/Heating Light will turn off. 7. Hold the iron 7-15 inches away from the garment and press the burst of steam button once.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FLUSHING (Cont.) 4. The red Power On/Heating Light will turn off when the iron has reached the desired setting. 5. Wait for one more cycle, the red Power On/Heating Light will cycle on and back off again. 6. Move the Temperature Control to the OFF position. 7.
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Legal Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state/province. WESTINGHOUSE™, are trademarks of WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION and used under license by Salton, Inc. In no event shall Salton be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses.