Euro-Pro GI490H User Manual

Model GI490H

LIMITED WARRANTY

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, when utilized for
normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions.

If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within
the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to

EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 21 Lawrence Paquette Ind. Dr., Champlain, N.Y. 12919

If the appliance is found by EURO-PRO Operating LLC to be defective in material or
workmanship, EURO-PRO will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $

9.95 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must be included.*

The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement
of the unit at our option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to
any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does
not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty
packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by
or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs, service or alterations to the product or any of
its parts, which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by EURO-PRO Operating
LLC.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or
conventional warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the
specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is
EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature
whatsoever. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

*IMPORTANT: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of
purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address
and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you
believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in
shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION
CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the
specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.

Intelligent Electronic 1700 Watt Iron

OWNER’S MANUAL
Model GI490H

120V., 60 Hz., 1700 Watts

PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD

Please complete and return within ten (10) days of purchase. The registration will enable us to
contact you in the event a product defect is discovered. By returning this card you acknowledge
to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying
instructions.

RETURN TO: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 21 LAWRENCE PAQUETTE IND. DR., CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. 12919

PURCHASER: ……………………………………………………………………………………………

ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

DATE OF PURCHASE: …………………….. MODEL: ………………. SERIAL NO: .…………….

NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE: …………………………………………………………………..

Printed in China

GI490H

For information or assistance:

EURO-PRO Operating LLC

21 Lawrence Paquette Industrial Drive

Champlain, NY 12919

Tel. [phone]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your iron, basic safety
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions carefully.

2. Use iron only for its intended use.

3. To protect against risk of electrical
shock, do not immerse the iron in
water or other liquids.

4. Never yank cord to disconnect from
outlet. Grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.

5. Do not allow cord to touch hot
surfaces. Let iron cool completely
before putting away.

6. Always disconnect iron from
electrical outlet when filling with
water, emptying, or when not in use.

7. Do not operate iron with a damaged
cord, or after the iron has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
To avoid the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble the iron. Return
the iron to EURO-PRO Operating
LLC for examination and repair.
Incorrect reassembly can cause the
risk of electric shock when the iron is
used.

8. Close supervision is necessary for
any appliance being used by or near
children. Do not leave 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.

10. Never use or rest iron on an
unstable surface.

11. While the iron is hot, never set iron
on an unprotected surface - even if it
is on its heel rest.

12. CAUTION! TO PREVENT

ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER
INJURY, before filling the iron
with water, make sure that the
plug is removed from the outlet.

POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

13. WARNING: Never fill the iron

with fabric conditioner, starches
or any other solution, as these
will damage the steam
mechanism. Do not use
contaminated water.

14. CAUTION! TO AVOID FIRE, never

leave iron unattended while it is
plugged in.

15. CAUTION! TO PREVENT

ELECTRIC SHOCK, never use the
iron in a location where it can fall
or be pulled into water or another
liquid. If the iron falls into water
or other liquid, unplug it
immediately. DO NOT reach into
the water or liquid.

16. WARNING: Never use scouring

pads, abrasive or chemical
cleaners, or solvents to clean the
exterior or soleplate of your iron.
Doing so will scratch and/or
damage the surface.

17. CAUTION! DO NOT aim iron at

face, towards yourself, or anyone
else while using or adjusting
steam. Burns or serious injury
may occur.

18. Always store your iron standing
upright, not on the soleplate. If
stored face down, even the
smallest amount of moisture will
cause the soleplate to corrode and
stain.

19. This appliance is for household

use only.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not
operate another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit.

2. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, use a 15-ampere cord.
Cords rated for less amperage may
overheat. Use care to arrange the
cord so that it cannot be pulled or
tripped over.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical

Iron does not heat

Some odor or small
particles come out of
steam vents of new
iron

Iron does not steam

Water droplets coming
from steam vents

outlet only.
Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.

• Temperature setting too low.
Turn to higher setting.

• This is normal.

Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam
through 2-3 fillings & press the steam burst button
occasionally to eliminate small white particles.

• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.

Add water.

• Make sure that the fabric/temperature setting and

the variable steam control are correctly set. For
maximum steam, (setting ‘Max’ on steam control),
temperature setting should be set on ‘•••’.

• variable steam control dial is set on “0”.

Always allow the iron to reach the selected
temperature with the variable steam control setting
at ‘0’. Make sure the temperature setting is set in
the correct steam area, e.g. ‘•’, and the steam control is
not

on ‘0’. For more steam, turn temperature dial to

higher setting, e.g. ‘•••’, and the steam control to ‘Max’.

• If temperature setting and steam control setting are

correct and there is no steam, gently
soleplate on the ironing board a few times. Move
the variable steam control from ‘0’ to ‘Max’ a few
times.

• Iron may not be hot enough. Set thermostat to the

‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient time to
heat up before activating the variable steam control.

• Overuse of steam burst. Allow more time between

each burst.

• Iron may have been overfilled. Turn iron off,empty

water and follow instructions for filling.

• Steam performance may be low if iron requires

seasoning. To season, use regular tap water for 1or 2
tanks until steam performance improves.

tap the

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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