GE 840096400, 169097 User Manual

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840096400

Cord-Free Iron

Important Safety Instructions .............. 2

Parts and Features.................................. 3

Cord-Free Ironing.................................... 3

Features .................................................... 4

Using Your Iron........................................ 5

Caring for Your Iron................................ 6

Troubleshooting ...................................... 6

Customer Assistance ............................ 7

NOTE: This cord-free iron is NOT a rechargeable device. The iron cannot be

continuously used without replacing it on the power base.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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, power base, cord or plug

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 the cord wrap area when storing.

5. Always remove iron from the power base when filling with water or emptying.

6. Always disconnect base from electrical outlet when not in use.

7. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron or power base 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.

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

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 12-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.

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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Spray/Blast Buttons

Adjustable Steam Switch

Water Tank Opening

Spray Nozzle

Water Window

Temperature Control Dial

Soleplate

Re-heat Light

Heel Rest

Power Base

Reheating Light

Power/Reset Light Button

Cord Wrap

Parts and Features

Cord-Free Ironing

3. Remove iron from base and begin ironing fabric.

NOTE: For best performance ALWAYS place iron on power base when iron is not in use, even if only for a few seconds.

4. When finished ironing one section of fabric, place iron back on base while repositioning fabric. Or if Re-heat Light comes on, place iron back on base to reheat.

1. Unwind power base cord and plug base into electrical outlet. Place power base on ironing board or other surface suitable for ironing.

2. Set Temperature Control Dial to desired setting. Let the iron preheat for three minutes or until the Reheating Light goes off.

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Spray and Blast of Steam Buttons – Push

Blast Button for an extra blast of steam. Push Spray Button to release a fine spray

of water for

difficult

wrinkles in

cotton or linen.

Reheating Light – This light comes on

when the iron is drawing power from the base. The iron may be used even when this light is on, but for best results, wait for this light to go off before removing iron from base.

Power/Reset Light Button – Light comes

on when the base is plugged in and remains on for approximately one hour. After one hour, the light goes off and the iron will turn off. Push the button to turn the power base back on

for another hour of ironing.

Adjustable Steam Switch – This switch

provides

minimum steam for wool or maximum steam for linen. Set the switch to O to change to Dry Iron.

Power/ Reset Light Button

Features

Blast Spray

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

Re-heat Light – This light comes on when

the base is first plugged in and will go off after the iron is ready to use. If this light flashes during use, return the iron to the base until the light goes

off again. When this light begins to flash, it will automatically shut off the steam function.

NOTE: A popping sound in the iron when the Reheat Light goes on or off is the anti-drip system. This is normal.

Reheating Light

Re-heat Light

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1. Remove iron from power base. Using a cup, slowly pour 6 ounces (

⁄4 cup) of tap water into water tank opening. Do not fill iron directly from the faucet.

2. Plug power base into outlet.

3. Turn

the Temperature

Control Dial

to desired fabric setting in the steam range.

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

5. Set Adjustable Steam Switch to the

recommended steam level. See “Fabric Setting Chart” on page 4.

To Steam Iron

NOTE: Do not attempt to fill iron while in power base.

Opening

6. To turn iron off, set Adjustable Steam Switch to O (Dry Iron). Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Off and unplug iron from base.

7. Empty water from the iron following directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”

NOTES

• When first steaming from an empty

iron, up to 20 seconds may be needed before the iron begins to steam.

• For best results, always return the iron

to the power base when not in use, even if only for a few seconds.

Water

For best steam performance, 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 three minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.

4. To turn iron Off, turn Temperature

Control Dial to Off and unplug power base.

1. Plug power base into outlet.

2. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch

to O (the Dry Iron position).

Using Your Iron

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