Farberware Iron FSN100 User Manual

							USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
STEAM & DRY IRON FSN100
SPECIAL SELECT  
						

							1
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 surfaces. Let Iron cool completely
before putting away. Loop cord loosely around Iron when storing.
6. Always disconnect Iron from electrical outlet when filling with
water or emptying, and when not in use.
7. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or if the Iron has
been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble the Iron; take it to a qualified service person for
examination and repair. Incorrect assembly can cause a risk of
electric shock when the Iron is used.
8. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used near
children. This appliance is not for use by children. Do not leave
hot Iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.
9. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or
steam. Use caution when you turn a Steam Iron upside down.
There may be hot water in the Reservoir.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This is a high wattage appliance. To avoid a circuit overload, do
not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-ampere cord
should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or
tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is for household use only 
						

							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
2
6.
7. 5. 4.
3.
2.
1.8.
10.9.
11.
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 does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
modify the plug in any way.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FARBERWARE®
STEAM AND DRY IRON  
						

							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
3 
						

							4
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 the Iron on an area of the garment that does not
show, such as a seam. Gradually increase the heat setting until
wrinkles remove without damaging the fabric.
• To prevent shine, iron dark garments, or those made of silk,
acetate or rayon, inside out. 
						

							STEAM
MIN
5
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 reached
the desired temperature.
6. If desired, you may still use the Spray Button or Blast of Steam
Button as long as there is water in the Tank. 
7. When finished, turn Temperature Control Dial to the lowest
MIN setting and unplug. Allow the Iron to cool before cleaning
the exterior or before storing.
NOTE: During ironing, the Heating/Ready Light may turn on again
which indicates that the Iron is heating up to maintain the
proper temperature.
CAUTION: If the Iron has been used for a long period of time and
is hot, DO NOT fill it with water.
Temperature Control DialVariable Steam Dial 
						

							6 6
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 Control Dial to the COTTON/LINEN
setting.
6. Allow approximately 2 minutes for the Iron to reach the desired
temperature.
7. Turn the Variable Steam Dial to        for Moderate Steam or
for Maximum Steam. As soon as the Iron is held horizontally,
steam will flow through the Vents. If the iron fails to steam,
gently tap the Soleplate on the Iron surface. Placing the Iron on
its Heel in an upright position interrupts the flow of steam.
8. When finished, turn the Temperature Control Dial to MIN and
unplug. Allow Iron to cool fully before cleaning the exterior of
the Iron or before storing.
CAUTION: Avoid coming into contact with escaping steam.
BURST OF STEAM
The “Burst of Steam” is very useful for
removing stubborn creases from fabrics. 
1. Fill Water Tank and set Temperature
Control Dial to either the COTTON or
LINEN setting.
2. Press down on the     Burst of Steam
Button.
NOTE: If the temperature setting is too low, water may drip from
Soleplate. To obtain a good flow of steam, press Burst of Steam
Button several times, pausing 5 seconds between each burst to
allow Iron to reheat.  
Burst of Steam/ 
Spray Button   
						

							7
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 having to take them off the rod or freshen the
appearance of clothing while on the hanger.
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 Control Dial to the STEAM setting.
6. Allow approximately 2 minutes for the Iron to reach the desired
temperature.
7. Turn the Variable Steam Dial to         for Vertical Steam. Hold
the Iron in a vertical position 6 inches from the fabric and
slowly guide along wrinkled area. For extra steam, press the
Burst of Steam Button.
8. When finished, turn the Temperature Control Dial to MIN and
unplug. Allow Iron to cool fully before cleaning the exterior of
the Iron or before storing.
CAUTION: Avoid coming into contact with escaping steam. 
						

							8
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 water may
contain minerals that may harm the Iron.
EMPTYING THE WATER TANK
The Water Tank should be emptied after each use. 
1. Position Temperature Control Dial to the lowest MIN setting. 
Unplug Iron from the electrical outlet.
2. While the Iron is still warm, hold the Iron over a sink and allow
the Iron to drain by tipping the point of the Iron down.
3. Gently shake the Iron to loosen any water drops that may 
be trapped. The warmth of the Iron should dry out any
remaining water.
NOTE:If you empty the Water Tank after the Iron has cooled, set
the Iron in an upright position on its Heel. Plug it in and set the
Temperature Control Dial to MAXIMUM heat for 2 minutes.
Then unplug the Iron and let it cool before storing.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF
As a built-in safety measure, the Iron is programmed to shut-off
automatically after 45 minutes. When the Iron shuts itself off, the
Reset Button, located on the Top of the Iron Handle will go out. If
you wish to resume ironing, simply push the Reset Button. The
Light will illuminate and the Iron will re-energize immediately.  
						

							9
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 Variable Steam Dial to       Maximum Steam setting.
6. Place a hand towel over the ironing surface.
7. Hold the Iron horizontally 2 inches above a towel, allowing 
steam to flow through the Vents until the Water Tank is emptied.
You may also press the Burst of Steam Button several times,
pausing 5 seconds between bursts to allow the Iron to reheat. 
8. Pass the Iron over a damp cloth to clean the Soleplate.
9. When finished, turn the Temperature Control Dial to the 
lowest MIN setting and unplug from outlet. Allow the Iron to 
cool completely before cleaning the exterior of the Iron or 
before storing. 
10. Use a cloth to wipe the exterior of the Iron before storing.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance requires little maintenance and contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not try to fix it yourself. Refer it to qualified
service personnel if servicing is needed.