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IRONING STATION USE
Position the Ironing Station
1. Open door as widely as possible.
2. Hold onto the nose end of the board, pulling it forward,
lowering it to the normal ironing position.
3. If desired, board can be swiveled. Tension can be adjusted by
turning knob on underside of board.
Adjusting Ironing Board Height
1. To adjust the height, put the board in a straight (horizontal)
position.
2. Hold the front of the board, and with your other hand, place
your thumb on the rear of the ironing board while grasping the
axle rod (A).
3. To raise the ironing board, lift the axle rod, slide it to the back
of the side bracket (B), lift to the upper level and lock into
position (C).
4. To lower the board, lift the nose end of the board and guide it
as the board returns to the lower position.
Begin Ironing
1. Plug iron cord into receptacle.
2. If desired, board can be swiveled. Tension can be adjusted by
turning knob on underside of board.
3. Turn on timer knob/on-off switch past the 5-minute mark to
activate power.
4. Begin ironing after allowing iron time to reach desired heat
setting.
5. When ironing is completed, turn off timer knob/on-off switch.
6. Place iron in iron storage compartment in upright position
with bottom of iron facing the insulated heat shield (back wall
of iron storage compartment).
7. Unplug iron from receptacle.
8. Return board to upright position.
9. In upright position, ironing board will depress upper electrical
cutoff switch, shutting off all electrical current to the unit.
NOTE: Electrical cutoff switch will stop electrical current to
the unit, but will not reset timer knob. This must be done
manually.
10. Close door securely.
IRONING STATION CARE
Replacing Cover and Pad
To replace the cover and pad, follow these instructions:
1. Lower the board to the ironing position.
2. Place the pad on the board, extending the edges of the pad
slightly over the tapered end of the ironing board.
3. Place the cover on the pad and extend the edges of the cover
approximately 1
¹
/
₂
in. (3.8 cm) over the tapered end of the
board. Slightly tighten the drawstrings at the lower end of the
cover to partially secure the cover and pad.
4. Fold the excess cover and pad at the back of the board over
and around the end of the board
NOTE: A fold of approximately 6 in. (15.2 cm) is necessary to
align the first and second sets of eyelets for lacing.
5. Place one hand over the tapered end of the board to keep the
cover and pad in place and raise the board back into the
cabinet.
6. While firmly holding the tapered end of the board with one
hand, alternately tighten the drawstrings at the bottom until
the cover fits tightly.
7. Thread the ends of the drawstrings through the eyelets at the
lower end of the cover and tie securely.
Ordering Replacement Cover and Pad
To order a replacement ironing board cover and pad for your
ironing station, please call the Customer Interaction Center.
Installing or Changing the Light Bulb
NOTE: Use a 40w candelabra-style light bulb (not included).
Bulbs are available at most stores but are not available through
Whirlpool Corporation.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Turn the timer knob on the unit to the off position.
3. Allow the light bulb and light shield to cool before handling.
Remove the light shield by unscrewing the two screws that
hold it in place on the side of the shield.
4. Remove the light bulb and replace with a 40w candelabra-
style bulb.
5. Replace the light shield by lining up the groove on the light
shield with the flange on the ironing station and replacing the
two screws on the side.
6. Reconnect power.
Cleaning
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Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
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Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
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