Hamilton Beach 840104900 manual Parts and Features, Before First Use

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your flat iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

1.Use iron only for its intended use.

2.To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.

3.The iron should always be turned to OFF ( O ) before plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

4.Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.

5.Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use.

6.Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.

7.Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.

8.Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down – there may be hot water in the reservoir.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.

2.Do not use an extension cord.

3.Only plug cord into ironing board model #111170 (manufacturerd by Whitney Design Inc.).

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Parts and Features

1.Water Tank Opening

2.Adjustable Steam Dial

3.Spray Button*

4. Heel Rest

5.Temperature Control Dial

6. Auto Shutoff Reset

Button/Light*

7. Soleplate

8. Water Window

*feature on selected models

Before First Use

•During first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard.

•Many irons spit or sputter during the first few uses with tap water. This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned. This will stop after a few uses.

•Steam vents should be cleared before first use. See the “Self-Clean” section on page 6 for more information.

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