Hamilton Beach Iron 840105500 User Manual

Steam Storm Iron  
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USA: 1-800-851-8900  
840105500  
 
5. Allow 2 minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature.  
Before First Use  
6. Set Adjustable Steam Knob to the recommended steam  
To clean steam vents before first use, prepare iron for steam iron-  
ing, then iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while letting the  
iron steam. Press the Blast button several times to clean the vents.  
Then follow the Self-Cleaning instructions (see page 7) beginning  
with Step 3.  
• Many irons spit or sputter during the first few uses with tap water.  
This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned and  
will stop after a few uses.  
level. See the “Fabric Setting Chart.”  
7. To turn iron off, set Adjustable Steam Knob to Dry Iron ( 0 ).  
Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Off. Unplug iron.  
8. Empty water from the iron following directions in  
“Caring for Your Iron.”  
Water: Please use ordinary tap water. If you have extremely  
hard water, alternate between tap water and distilled water  
for use in the iron.  
To Dry Iron  
1. Plug the iron into outlet.  
2. Turn Adjustable Steam Knob to  
To Vertical Steam  
Dry Iron ( 0 ).  
1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in  
3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to  
desired temperature. Allow 2 minutes  
for iron to reach desired temperature.  
To Steam Iron.”  
2. Hang garment in a location that is  
not susceptible to damage from heat  
or moisture. Do not hang in front of  
wallpaper, window, or mirror.  
3. Hold iron about 6 inches away from  
garment and press and release the  
Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Do not press Blast  
Button more than once every 2 seconds.  
4. To turn iron off, turn Temperature Control Dial to Off.  
Unplug iron.  
5. Empty water from the iron following directions in “Caring  
for Your Iron.”  
4. To turn iron Off, turn Temperature  
Control Dial to Off and unplug iron.  
To Steam Iron  
1. Unplug iron. Turn Adjustable Steam Knob to Dry Iron ( 0 ).  
Set iron upright on heel rest. Open water fill cover.  
2. Using a cup, slowly pour 6 ounces of  
tap water into water tank opening.  
Do not fill iron directly from the faucet.  
3. Plug iron into outlet.  
4. Turn Temperature Control Dial to  
desired fabric setting in the steam  
range.  
NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments.  
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Caring and Cleaning  
Optional Features (on select models)  
Blast of Steam and Spray Buttons  
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.  
Push Blast Button for an extra blast of  
steam. Push Spray Button to release a  
fine spray of water for difficult wrinkles in  
cotton or linen.  
2. After iron has completely cooled, wrap cord loosely around  
iron and store in an upright position. Do not store iron laying  
flat on soleplate.  
Steam  
Spray  
Soleplate  
Adjustable Steam Knob  
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, as  
This knob provides minimum steam  
for wool or maximum steam for linen.  
Set the knob to the Dry Iron ( 0 ) setting  
to iron without steam.  
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.  
Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light  
1. Fill iron with water then plug in iron.  
This light comes on when the iron is  
first plugged in. After one hour, the  
iron will shut off and the light will go out.  
Push the Reset Button/Light to turn the  
iron back on.  
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.  
Power On Light  
On units not provided with Auto Shutoff, this light comes on  
when the iron is plugged in and remains on until the iron is  
unplugged. The light stays on even if Temperature Control  
Dial is turned to Off.  
5. Press and turn Adjustable Steam Knob counterclockwise  
to reset then let cool and store.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting (cont.)  
PROBLEM  
THINGS TO CHECK  
PROBLEM  
THINGS TO CHECK  
Iron won’t • Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?  
Wrinkles  
are not  
• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to  
correct fabric.  
heat  
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.  
• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a  
fabric setting?  
removed  
Iron is too • Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust  
• If automatic shutoff model, is the Reset Button  
Light illuminated? If not, press to reset.  
to desired setting level. Let iron cool down  
5 minutes before continuing.  
hot/not hot  
enough  
Water is  
leaking  
• Do not overfill the water tank.  
• 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?  
Fabric Setting Chart  
Steam  
Setting  
To Iron  
Ironing Instructions  
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam  
Knob is in the DRY IRON position.  
Off  
• Check the water level.  
• Is the Adjustable Steam Knob in a Steam  
position?  
Iron  
won’t  
steam  
Nylon  
Acrylic  
Silk  
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.  
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.  
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.  
Iron with fabric still damp.  
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• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?  
Leaves  
spots  
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron  
after using. Water left in the tank may discolor  
clothing and soleplate.  
Polyester  
Wool  
Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.  
Iron on the wrong side of fabric.  
• If the iron cord should become twisted, unplug  
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.  
Twisted  
cord  
Rayon  
Cotton  
Iron while still damp using steam  
and/or spray.  
Linen  
Iron on wrong side of fabric while still  
damp.  
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Customer Service  
If you have a question, call our toll-free customer service  
number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series  
numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can  
be found on the bottom of your appliance. This information will  
help us answer your question much more quickly.  
MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: _____________  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a  
period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for  
Hamilton Beach products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below.  
During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE  
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS  
EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND  
ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE  
HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be  
supplied with this product: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or  
agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not  
cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or  
any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or  
province to province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied  
warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations  
may not apply to you.  
If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE  
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please  
have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)  
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS  
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900  
In Canada 1-800-267-2826  
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!  
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