Troubleshooting, Self-Clean | Hamilton Beach 14975 instruction

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Self-Clean

To keep the steam vents clear of any build-up, follow these instructions each time you iron using steam.

1.Set Temperature Control to OFF. Fill iron with water to 1⁄2 of its maximum capacity.

2.Set Steam ON/OFF Control to O (Dry Iron). Set Temperature Control to Linen setting and let iron heat for 2 minutes.

3.Set Temperature Control to OFF. Unplug iron and hold over a sink with soleplate facing down.

4.Press and hold the Self Clean Button. Boiling water and steam will flow out of steam vents. Allow all water to drain from iron.

5.Gently move iron front to back to allow water to clean entire soleplate area.

6.If water still remains inside of soleplate, reheat iron as indi- cated in Step 2. Boiling water and steam could still flow out of steam vents.

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? Move the iron to reset.

Troubleshooting

	PROBLEM	THINGS TO CHECK
	Water is	• Do not overfill the water tank.
	leaking	• If steam ironing, is Steam ON/OFF Control 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 Steam ON/OFF
		Control is in the DRY IRON position ( O ).
		• If using the Blast button, push button less fre-
		quently.
		• 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 Steam ON/OFF Control 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.

	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