Troubleshooting - Proctor-Silex 15780 User Manual

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Caring for Your Iron and Soleplate
1. The Water Tank of your iron should
be emptied after each use. Turn
Temperature Control Dial to OFF.
Unplug the iron and hold over a
sink. Turn iron upside down until
Water Tank Opening is parallel with
sink. Water will run out of water
tank opening.
2. After iron has completely cooled,
store in an upright position. Do not
store iron laying flat on soleplate.
Soleplate
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, as
these may scratch the soleplate.
2. To clean occasional build-up on the soleplate, wipe with
a sudsy cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads.
3. Always store iron upright in the heel rest position.
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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK
Won't • Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
heat
• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a
fabric setting?
Water is
• Do not overfill the water tank.
leaking
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable 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 DRY IRON position.
Won't • Check the water level.
steam • Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM
position?
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
Leaves • ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron
spots after using. Water left in the tank may discolor
clothing and soleplate.
• If the iron cord should become twisted, unplug
Twisted
iron and let cool. Hold iron cord in the middle
cord
of entire length. Let plug and iron dangle freely
until cord uncoils. This will extend the life of
your iron cord.
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