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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they are closely supervised
and instructed concerning use
of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
4. Use appliance only for its intended
use.
5. To avoid the risk of electric shock,
do not immerse the iron in water
or other liquids.
6. Always turn the iron to ( ) OFF
before plugging or unplugging the
iron from the electrical outlet. To
unplug, grasp the plug and pull
from the outlet. Never pull from
the power cord.
7. Do not let the cord touch hot
surfaces. Let the iron cool
completely before putting the iron
away. Coil the cord loosely around
the iron when storing.
8. Always disconnect the iron from
the electrical outlet before filling
the iron with water, emptying the
water from the iron, and when the
iron is not in use.
9. Do not operate the iron with a
damaged cord or in the event
the iron has been dropped or
damaged or there are visible signs
of damage or it is leaking. To
avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble the iron. Supply
cord replacement and iron repairs
must be conducted by a qualified
serviceman or the manufacturer.
Incorrect assembly might result
in a risk of electric shock when
the iron is used after reassembly.
Contact Customer Service for
information on examination,
repair, or adjustment as set forth
in the Limited Warranty.
10. The iron must be used and rested
on a stable surface.
11. When placing the iron on its
stand, ensure that the surface on
which the stand is placed is stable.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Parts and Features
Care and Cleaning
1. Turn Temperature Control Dial to
( ) OFF. Unplug and cool.
2. Empty water from Iron; over sink,
turn Iron upside down with Water
Fill Door open until all water runs
out.
3. Store Iron in upright position to
avoid damaging Soleplate.
NOTE: To avoid damage to Soleplate:
• Never iron over zippers, pins, metal
rivets, or snaps.
• Wipe with a soapy cloth to clean
occasional buildup on Soleplate.
Never use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads, as they may
scratch the surface.
• Always rotate Cord to left or right
for Iron to store on Heel Rest.
1. Move Steam Lever to (dry iron).
2. Turn Temperature Control Dial
to desired temperature. Allow 2
minutes to reach temperature.
How to Dry Iron
1. Start with Iron unplugged. Open
Water Fill Door; fill water tank to
MAX fill line.
2. Plug into outlet.
3. To avoid water dripping from
Soleplate during
(steam iron),
turn Temperature Control Dial
to desired temperature. Allow 2
minutes to reach temperature.
How to Steam Iron
or Garment Steam
1. Steamer Nozzle
2. Steam Lever
Control (
[steamer],
[dry iron], or
[steam iron])
3. Water Fill Door
4. Swivel Power
Cord
5. Heel Rest
6. Power On Light
7. Temperature
Control Dial
8. Nonstick
Soleplate
Read before use/Lea antes de usar.
12. Do not leave the iron unattended
while the iron is connected or on
an ironing board.
13. Burns can occur from touching
hot metal parts, hot water, or
steam. Use caution when you
turn a steam iron upside down—
there might be hot water in the
reservoir.
14. To avoid a circuit overload, do
not operate an iron on the same
circuit with another high-wattage
appliance.
15. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, a cord with an ampere
rating equal to or greater than
the maximum rating of the iron
shall be used. A cord rated for
less amperage can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock due to
overheating. Care shall be taken to
arrange the cord so that it cannot
be pulled or be tripped over.
16. Always close the filling aperture
when operating the appliance.
17.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE.
The temperature of
accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is
operating.
4. Select
(steamer) or
(steam
iron) by moving the Steam Lever up
or down.
5. To garment steam: Always use
MAX temperature for steaming.
Move Steam Lever to
(steamer).
Hang garment in a location that is
not susceptible to damage from
heat or moisture. Do not hang
in front of wallpaper, a window,
or mirror. Slowly move steamer
vertically from top to bottom of
garment.
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CAUTION
Burn Hazard. Steam is
hot. Always point nozzle away from
yourself and others. Never steam
clothes while they are being worn.
6. Move Steam Lever back to (dry
iron) and wait until steam stops.
7. Turn Temperature Control Dial to
( ) OFF. Unplug.
8. Empty water from Iron. See “Care
and Cleaning.”
WATER: Important: This Iron is
designed to operate using only
untreated tap water. If you have
extremely hard water, mix 50%
untreated tap water with 50% distilled
or demineralized water.