Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach ExPression Serie Manual De Instrucciones

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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.
Water is
• Do not overfill the water tank.
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.
• Check the water level.
Iron
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.
• If the iron cord should become twisted, unplug
Twisted
iron and let cool. Hold iron cord in the middle
cord
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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Troubleshooting
(cont.)
PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK
Wrinkles • Check Temperature Control Dial is set to
are not correct fabric.
removed
Iron is too • Check Temperature Control Dial and adjust
to desired setting level. Let iron cool down
hot/not hot
5 minutes before continuing.
enough
Fabric Setting Chart
Steam To Iron
Setting
OFF (O)
Nylon
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Acrylic
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Silk
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Polyester
Iron with fabric still damp.
Wool
Steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Rayon
Iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Cotton
Iron while still damp using steam
and/or spray.
Linen
Iron on wrong side of fabric while still
damp.
Ironing Instructions
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