Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Things TO CHECK

 

 

Iron won’t heat.

• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?

 

Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.

 

• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to

 

a fabric setting?

 

• If auto shutoff model, is the Reset Light

 

illuminated? If not, push to reset.

 

 

Water is leaking

• Do not overfill the water tank.

out of the iron.

• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Switch in a

 

 

steam position that matches the Temperature Control

 

Dial steam range? Did the iron have enough time

 

to preheat?

 

• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Switch

 

is in the DRY IRON position.

 

 

Iron won’t steam.

• Check the water level.

 

• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?

 

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

 

 

Iron leaves spots

• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after

on clothing.

using. Water left in the tank may discolor clothing

 

and soleplate.

 

 

Wrinkles not

• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to

removed.

correct fabric.

Iron too hot.

• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower

 

setting. Let iron cool down 5 minutes before

 

continuing.

 

 

Cord is twisted.

• Unplug iron and let cool. Hold iron cord in the middle

(Non-retractable

of entire length. Let plug and iron dangle freely until

model only.)

cord uncoils. This will extend the life of your iron cord.

 

 

Retractable cord

• Rewind a small amount of the cord, then fully depress

will not unwind.

the Cord Release Button and pull the cord to desired

 

length.

 

 

Vertical steam is

• Check the water level.

weak or leaks.

• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the O position?

 

 

• Is the Temperature Control Dial at highest setting (6)?

 

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

 

 

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Hamilton Beach 840087000 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Things to Check