Proctor Silex 17201 Non-Stick Vertical Steam Iron User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Proctor Silex

Table of Contents

Proctor Silex 17201 Non-Stick Vertical Steam Iron
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Parts and features
Temperature settings
How to dry iron
How to steam and vertical steam
Optional features
Fabric setting chart
Care and cleaning
Limited warranty
References
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Proctor Silex 17201 Non-Stick Vertical Steam Iron

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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:

Read all instructions.
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.
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.
Use appliance only for its intended use.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
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.
Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces. Let the iron cool completely before putting the iron away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.
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.
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.
The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
Do not leave the iron unattended while the iron is connected or on an ironing board.
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.
To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate an iron on the same circuit with another high-wattage appliance.
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.electric shock due to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.
Always close the ﬁlling aperture when operating the appliance.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING Shock Hazard:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug ﬁts only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not ﬁt fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, have an electrician replace the outlet.

Please read before ﬁrst use:

During ﬁrst use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. 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.
Steam vents should be cleared before ﬁrst use. Prepare iron for steam ironing; then iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while letting iron steam.

Parts and features

Water Fill Door
Adjustable Steam Control
Spray/Steam Buttons (Blast and Fine-Mist spray also available)
Auto Shutoff Reset Button or Power On Light
Swivel Power Cord
Heel Rest
Nonstick Soleplate
Temperature Control Dial

Temperature settings

The Temperature Control Dial has fabric settings, dots, and steam symbols.

Some fabric settings are indicated from lowest to highest temperature.
The dots are International symbols for 3 temperature ranges:
- • Low Temperature – synthetics (nylon, acetate)
- •• Medium Temperature – silk/wool/acrylic/rayon/polyester
- ••• High Temperature – cotton/linen
The steam symbols are used for selecting steam settings. Steam should only be used at the high-temperature setting.

NOTICE:
To avoid garment damage, check garment label for fabric composition, ironing instructions, and suggested ironing temperature. The chart below is to be used only as a guide. If ironing a fabric not listed, ﬁrst refer to your garment label’s guidelines; then set the temperature control dial accordingly.

DRY IRON: Synthetics, Silk/Wool (reverse side of fabric)
STEAM IRON: Cotton (while damp; use steam or spray) Linen (while damp on reverse side of fabric)

Fabric care labels on garments have symbols that show ironing instructions and recommended temperature settings. These symbols are shown below along with their meaning.

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How to dry iron

Turn the Adjustable Steam Dial to NO STEAM .
Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature. Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.

How to steam and vertical steam

Start with iron unplugged. Using a measuring cup with a small pour spout, ﬁll water tank to MAX ﬁll line. Plug iron into outlet.
Choose the level of steam that best suits your fabric. Adjust the Adjustable Steam Dial between NO STEAM and full steam.
Allow 2 minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature before use; then begin to steam iron.
To vertical steam: 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. Hold iron about 6 inches away from garment; then press and release Steam Button to steam out wrinkles. Do not press steam button more than once every 5 seconds.
NOTE: Do not allow soleplate to touch delicate garments.
To turn iron off, turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF. Unplug iron.
Empty water from iron following directions in “Care and cleaning.”

WATER: Use ordinary tap water. If you have extremely hard water, mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or demineralized water for use in the Iron.

Optional features

Spray and steam buttons
Push Steam Button for an extra blast of steam. Do not press Steam Button more than every 5 seconds. Push Spray Button to release a ﬁne spray of water for difﬁcult wrinkles.

Auto shutoff reset button/light (on select models)
The light comes on when the iron is ﬁrst plugged in. After one hour, the iron will shut off and the light will ﬂash or go out. Push the Reset Button to turn the iron back on.

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 the Temperature Control Dial is turned to OFF.

Fabric setting chart

Care and cleaning

Turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF (). Unplug and let cool. The iron takes longer to cool down than it does to heat up.
To empty water from iron, slowly tilt pointed end of iron over sink until water runs out.
Wrap cord loosely around iron and store iron in an upright position. To avoid damaging the iron, do not store laying flat on soleplate.

NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the iron soleplate:

Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps.
Wipe with a soapy cloth to clean occasional buildup on the soleplate. Never use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads, as they may scratch the surface.
Always store iron upright on the heel rest

Limited warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use.

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. 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. To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit proctorsilex.com/customerservice in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.