This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard. • Many irons spit or sputter during the first few uses with tap water. This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned. This will stop after a few uses. • To clean steam vents before first use, prepare iron for steam ironing, 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 on page 10. 3 Steam ON/OFF Control Spray and Blast Buttons Temperature Control Dial Auto Shutoff Reset Light* (GREEN) and Power ON Light Steam ON/OFF Control Spray and Blast Buttons Temperature Control Dial Auto Shutoff Reset Light* (GREEN) and Power ON Light 840164300 Ev03.qxd 4/11/07 12:21 PM Page 4 Parts and Features Swivel Power Cord Water Fill Cover Heel Rest Soleplate Self Clean (RED) Steam ON/OFF Steam Spray Control 4 Sensor Control This iron is equipped with a position/motion This means that if the iron is left motionless it will turn off automatically and cool to room temperature. To restart iron, simply move the iron and allow it to reheat on heel position. The iron will reheat to the previously selected setting. Position Sensing The iron will turn off automatically when left in the following positions. The auto off time varies based on the iron’s position. Iron Position Motionless Time Resting on soleplate 30 seconds Resting on either side 30 seconds Resting on heel 15 minutes Auto Shutoff Reset Light After 30 seconds of no movement in the horizontal position, the iron will automatically shut off and the green light will blink. Move iron upright to vertical position to turn back on.. 5 840164300 Ev03.qxd 4/11/07 12:21 PM Page 6 To Dry Iron 1. Plug the iron into outlet. 2. Set Steam ON/OFF Control to O (Dry Iron) . 3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature. Allow 2 minutes for iron to reach desired temperature. 4. To turn iron Off, turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF and unplug iron. To Steam Iron 1. Unplug iron. Set Steam ON/OFF Control to O ( Dry Iron) Hold iron with soleplate parallel to the ground. Open water fill cover. 2. Using a cup, slowly pour tap water into water tank opening until MAX fill line is reached. Close water fill cover. 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. 6 5. Allow 2 minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature. 6. Set Steam ON/OFF Control to . 7. To turn iron off, set Set Steam ON/OFF Control to O (Dry Iron). 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 Vertical Steam 1. Follow Steps 1 through 5 in “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 (15 cm) away from garment and press and release the Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Do not press Blast Button more than once every 5 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.” NOTICE: Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments. 7 840164300 Ev03.qxd 4/11/07 12:21 PM Page 8 Features Spray and Steam Buttons Push Spray Button to release a fine spray of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen. Push Steam Button for an extra blast of steam. Spray Steam Steam ON/OFF Control This control turns steam ON or OFF ( O ). Power On Light The red light stays on even if Temperature Control Dial is turned to Off. 8 Caring and Cleaning 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 down over sink. Water will run out of water tank opening. 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. Soleplate 1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, as 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. 9 840164300 Ev03.qxd 4/11/07 12:21 PM Page 10 Caring and Cleaning (cont.) Troubleshooting Self-Clean To keep the steam vents clear of any build-instructions each time you iron using steam. 1. Set Temperature Control to OFF. Fill iron with water to 1. 2 of its maximum capacity. 2. Set Steam ON/OFF Control to O (Dry Iron). Set Temperature Control to Linen setting and let iron heat for 2 minutes. 3. Set Temperature Control to OFF. Unplug iron and hold over a sink with soleplate fac...