GE 840097600, 106792 User Manual

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Iron

Important Safeguards ............................ 2

Know Your Iron........................................ 3

Using Your Iron........................................ 4

Fabric Setting Chart................................ 5

Caring for Your Iron................................ 5

Optional Features.................................... 6

Troubleshooting ...................................... 7

Customer Assistance ............................ 8

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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

This product is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way.

Use the iron on an ironing board. Ironing on any other surface may damage that surface.

Do not operate the iron with the Quick Storage Shield attached.

Consumer Safety Information

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

1. Use iron only for its intended use.

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

3. The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet.

Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.

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

6. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used.

7. 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.

8. 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

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 10-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.

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Automatic Shutoff Reset Button and Light

Spray/Blast

Adjustable Steam Switch

Water Tank Opening

Spray Nozzle

Water Window

Temperature Control Dial

Soleplate

Power On Light

Heel Rest

Cord

Quick Storage Shield

Know Your Iron

Parts and Features

Before First Use

• Steam vents should be cleaned before

first use. Prepare iron for steam ironing, then iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while letting the iron steam. This will clean the vents.

• 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.

• During first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard.

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1. Unplug iron. Using a cup, slowly pour 6 ounces (3⁄4 cup) of tap water into water tank opening. Do not fill iron directly from the faucet.

2. Plug iron into outlet.

3. Turn

the Temperature

Control Dial to desired fabric setting in the steam range. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch to the recommended steam level. See “Fabric Setting Chart” on page 5.

To Steam Iron

Opening

4. Allow two minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature.

5. To turn iron off, set Adjustable Steam Switch to O (Dry Iron). Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Off. Unplug iron.

6. 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 Dry Iron

3. Turn Temperature Control Dial

to desired temperature. Allow two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.

4. To turn iron Off, turn Temperature Control Dial to Off and unplug iron.

1. Plug iron into outlet.

2. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch

to O (the Dry Iron position).

Using Your Iron

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Fabric Setting Chart

Ironing Instructions

Dry iron using spray if necessary.

Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.

Use a press cloth and steam iron on the wrong side of fabric.

Iron while fabric is still damp.

Iron using spray if necessary.

For cotton, iron while still damp or use spray. For linen, iron fabric on wrong side.

Temperature Setting

Off

Nylon, Acrylic

Silk

Wool

Polyester

Rayon

Cotton, Linen

Dry Iron

Steam Range

Steam Setting

Caring for Your Iron

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.

Iron

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 iron down over sink. Water will run out of water tank opening.

2. After iron has completely cooled, wrap cord loosely around the iron and store in an upright position. Do not store iron laying flat on soleplate.

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