Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach Easy-Touch 14417 Manual De Instrucciones

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Iron won't heat.
Water is leaking out of
the iron.
Iron won't steam.
Iron leaves spots
on clothing.
Wrinkles not removed.
Fabric/clothing scorched.
Twisted cord.
All temperature selection
buttons and ON/OFF
button blinking.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
• Is iron plugged in and the outlet working? Check outlet by plugging in a lamp.
• Has a temperature been selected? Select SYNTHETICS, SILK-WOOL, or COTTON-LINEN button.
• Has Auto Shutoff feature activated (ON/OFF Button blinking)? Select a temperature setting to
turn iron back on.
• Do not overfill the water tank.
• If steam ironing, is Variable Steam Lever in the maximum steam (
been selected, and did the iron have enough time to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure Variable Steam Lever is in the DRY/OFF (O) position.
• Is iron at low setting? Cool iron will not produce steam.
• Check water level.
• Has iron had enough time to preheat?
• Is Variable Steam Lever in the maximum steam (
• Allow iron to preheat. Cool iron will not produce steam.
• ALWAYS empty water tank after using. Water left in tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.
• Choose correct temperature setting for your fabric.
• Select a lower temperature setting. Allow iron to cool for 5 minutes before continuing.
• If cord becomes twisted, turn iron OFF and unplug. Let cool. Empty any water from iron. Hold
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.
• If all temperature selection buttons are blinking, unplug iron and then plug it back in. This
should reset the display. If not, call Customer Service (numbers on cover).
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