GE 169173, 840173100 User Manual

840173100

IRON

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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.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the

risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not
fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

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. Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your appliance.

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

4. 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.

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 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 service
number for information on examination and repair. 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 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. 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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• During first use of iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop and does not indicate
a defect or hazard.

• 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. Press the Blast
button several times. This will clean the vents. Then follow the Self-Clean instructions
(see page 5) beginning with Step 3.

• 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.

BEFORE FIRST USE

PARTS AND FEATURES

Fabric

Setting

Indicator

Water Tank
Fill Cover

Spray Nozzle

Water Tank

Self Clean
Button

Soleplate

Power ON Light/
Auto Shutoff
Status Indicator

Heel Rest

Spray/Blast Buttons

Retractable Cord*

Cord Release Button*

Temperature Selector/

Auto Shutoff Reset Button*

*on selected models

Adjustable
Steam

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