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Steam Storm Iron
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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.
0
• 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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