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Caring and Cleaning

Iron Storage

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, fully retract the cord into the iron and store in an upright position. 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 scouring pads.

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.

1.Fill iron with water then plug in iron.

2.Turn Temperature Control Dial to Linen setting and let iron heat for 2 minutes.

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

4.Turn Adjustable Steam Knob to CLEAN and gently pull the Knob up. Hot water and steam will flow out of steam vents. Allow all water to drain from iron.

5.Press and turn Adjustable Steam Knob counterclockwise to reset then let cool and store.

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.

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840117300 specifications

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