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Features (cont.)

Retractable Cord

Cord

1. Press and hold the Cord Release

Release

Button while pulling cord to desired

Button

 

length. Do not unwind cord beyond

 

the tape indicator on the cord.

 

2. To store cord, place the iron, soleplate

 

down, on ironing board. Unlatch

 

Retractable Cord Handle and wind

 

clockwise.

 

IMPORTANT! Do not press Cord

Wind

Release Button while winding cord.

clockwise

Only wind clockwise or the cord may

 

jam. See illustration.

 

3. If cord jams while winding, push the

 

Cord Release Button to unwind slightly

 

until cord is free. Then slowly start to

 

wind clockwise again.

 

Caring for Your Iron

Iron

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. Slowly tilt pointed end of iron down over sink. Water will run out of water tank opening.

2.After iron has completely cooled, store in an upright posi- tion. 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 scour- ing pads. Do not immerse in water.

3.Always store iron upright in the heel rest position.

Self-Clean

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

If Retractable Cord Handle comes off, it is designed to snap back in place.

1.Place pins of handle into slots in reel. See illustration.

2.Lift handle up until it snaps in place.

Retractable

Cord Handle

1.Fill iron with water.

2.Plug in iron. Turn Temperature Control Dial to the highest temperature.

3.Let iron heat for 3 minutes.

4.Turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF. Unplug iron and hold over a sink with the soleplate facing down.

5.Turn Adjustable Steam Switch to Full Steam . Hot water and steam will flow out of the steam vents. Press the Blast Button several times to increase cleaning.

6.Allow all water to drain from iron then let cool and store.

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Hamilton Beach 19031 manual Caring for Your Iron, Retractable Cord, Soleplate