Hamilton Beach 14X60 manual Troubleshooting, Fabric Setting Chart

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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 Reset Button
		Light illuminated? If not, press to reset.
		• Do not overfill the water tank.
	Water is
	leaking	• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Knob 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
		Knob is in the DRY IRON position.
	Iron	• Check the water level.
	won’t	• Is the Adjustable Steam Knob in a Steam
	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.
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.

Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM	THINGS TO CHECK
Wrinkles	• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to
are not	correct fabric.
removed
Iron is too	• Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust
hot/not hot	to desired setting level. Let iron cool down
enough	5 minutes before continuing.

Fabric Setting Chart

Steam	To Iron	Ironing Instructions
Setting
	OFF (O)
	Nylon	Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
	Acrylic	Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
	Silk	Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
	Polyester	Iron with fabric still damp.
	Wool	Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.
	Rayon	Iron on the wrong side of fabric.
	Cotton	Iron while still damp using steam
		and/or spray.
	Linen	Iron on wrong side of fabric while still
		damp.

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