Farberware Iron FSN100 User Manual

USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
STEAM & DRY IRON FSN100
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IMPOR TANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your Iron, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Use Iron only for its intended use. 
3. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the
Iron in water or other liquids.
4. The Iron should always be turned to MIN before plugging or
unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from
outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
5. Do not allow cord to touch hot...

1. Water Fill Hole
2. Spray Nozzle
3. Variable Steam Dial
4. Spray Button
5. Burst of Steam Button
6. Auto Shut-Off Light and Reset Button
7. Pivot Cord
8. Power On/Ready Light
9. Temperature Control Dial
10. See-Through Water Tank (Reservoir)
11. Non-stick Soleplate
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POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug(one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug...

USING YOUR IRON
NOTE:Before you use your iron for the first time, you should flush
the soleplate steam vents to ensure that no stain is transferred onto
fabric from residue possibly left in the vents from the manufacturing
process. To do that, see SELF-CLEANING/FLUSHING.
TEMPERATURE AND STEAM GUIDE
FABRIC TEMPERATURE/STEAM
Delicates Low
Nylon
Acetate
Silk
Polyester Medium
Wool
Cotton High
Linen
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FOR BEST RESULTS 
• Check garment labels for the temperature and steam setting
recommended by the fabric manufacturer.
• To prevent damaging garments from too hot of an Iron, it is best
to first iron garments that require a low temperature. If you
should need to switch from a high setting to a lower
temperature, for example,           cotton to          nylon, allow
the Iron about 5 minutes to reach the lower temperature.
• If you are unsure of a garments fabric content, start on a low
setting and test...

STEAM
MIN
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IRONING WITHOUT STEAM
The Iron can be used with or without water in the Tank. However, 
it is best to avoid having the Tank too full of water while ironing 
without steam.
1. Position Temperature Control Dial to the lowest MIN setting.
2. Turn the Variable Steam Dial to        NO STEAM.
3. Stand the Iron on its Heel in an upright position on an iron-safe
surface and plug it in.
4. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to the desired setting.
5. When the Heating/Ready Light turns off, the Iron has...

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IRONING WITH STEAM
When using as a Steam Iron, be sure the temperature setting on the
Temperature Control Dial is within the STEAM range to avoid water
spotting on a garment.
1. Position Temperature Control Dial to the lowest MIN setting.
2. Turn the Variable Steam Dial to        NO STEAM.
3. With the unit UNPLUGGED, fill the Irons Water Tank. (See
FILLING THE WATER TANK instructions.)
4. Stand the Iron on its Heel in an upright position on an iron-safe
surface and plug it in.
5. Turn the Temperature...

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USING THE SPRAY BUTTON
For a mist of water to moisten dry and difficult fabrics such as
linen, cotton or wool, or to handle stubborn wrinkles, press the
Spray Button      . The Spray Function is also handy to moisten
creases accidentally ironed into the fabric.
NOTE: You may have to pump the Spray Button several 
times the first time your use the Iron in order to start the 
spraying action.
USING THE VERTICAL STEAM FUNCTION
The Vertical Steam feature allows you to eliminate wrinkles from
drapes without...

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FILLING THE WATER TANK
1. Unplug the Iron before filling.
2. Turn the Variable Steam Dial to NO STEAM
setting.
3. Hold the Iron upright but slightly tipped..
4. Using a measuring cup, slowly pour water
into the Water Tank Opening.
5. Check see-through Water Tank to see if Iron
is filled to Maximum Fill Line.
NOTE:Your Iron is designed to use tap water.
However, if your water is very hard, it is
recommended that you use distilled water. DO NOT use water
from home water softening systems because such...

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SELF-CLEANING/FLUSHING
Flushing the Iron is advised after every 5 uses to prevent harmful
mineral build-up that can clog the Iron and prevent it from heating
and steaming properly. 
1. Position Temperature Control Dial to the lowest MIN setting.
2. Turn the Variable Steam Dial to         NO STEAM.
3. Fill the see-through Water Tank to the Maximum Fill Line.
4. Plug the Iron in and set the Temperature Control Dial to its
highest setting:            Linen. Let the Iron heat for 2 minutes.
5. Turn the...