GE 169159, 169194 User Manual

840165700

106671R, 169153, 106822R, 106820,
169133, 169134, 169159

IRON

FER À REPASSER

PLANCHA

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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR

For Customer Assistance, call Customer Service at

1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)

Pour l’assistance à la clientèle au Canada : 1-877-556-0973

Para comunicarse con Asistencia al Cliente en México: 01-800-343-7378

Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

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

This product is intended for household use only.

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 into
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.

Use the iron on an ironing board. Ironing on any other surface may damage that surface.
Do not iron or vertical steam clothes that are being worn.
Do not use vertical steam in the direction of people or pets.

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 ( O) 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. Fully

retract cord within unit or loop cord loosely around iron, as applicable, 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 and repair. 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

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, 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

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• Steam vents should be cleaned before first use.

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

• To clean steam vents before first use, prepare iron for steam ironing, then iron over
an old cloth for a few minutes while letting the iron steam. Press the Blast button
several times to clean the vents. Then follow the Self-Cleaning instructions.

• 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.

Blast Spray

BEFORE FIRST USE

PARTS AND FEATURES

Adjustable Steam Switch

(see inset)

Water Tank Opening

Spray Nozzle

Water Window

Temperature Control Dial

Soleplate

Power ON/Auto
Shutoff Reset
Button/Light

Heel Rest

Spray/Blast Buttons

(see inset)

Cord

Spray/Blast Buttons

Adjustable Steam

Cord Release Button
(on select models)

Retractable Cord
(on select models)

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