GE 840072900 User Manual [en, es]

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Iron Safety Know Your Iron Using Your Iron Optional Features

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Iron Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

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. Bums 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.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Consumer Safety Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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Before First Use

• The steam vents on the soleplate must be cleaned before first use. Follow instructions in the “Self-Clean System” section. This will assure steam vents

have been thoroughly cleaned.

• Remove any peel off labels from the

iron and wipe any manufacturing residue from the soleplate and vents. During the first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard.

Know Your Iron

CAUTION; Some irons spit or sputter

water during the first few uses. This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned. This will stop after a few uses.

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Using Your Iron

To Dry Iron

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1. Plug iron into electriccd outlet. The Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light will come on. If the plug will not fit, read about the polarized plug in

“Consumer Safety Information.”

2. Turn the Temperamre/Steam Dial to

a setting in the Dry Iron range, settings 1-3. As an example, the illustration shows the iron set at 2 (Nylon).

NOTE: To dry iron at setting 4 and highter, empty all water from the

iron.

3. Preheat for about four minutes before beginning to iron.

To Steam Iron

1. Fill water tank following instructions in “Filling the Water Tank.”

2. Plug iron into electrical outlet. The

Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light will come on. If the plug will not fit, read about the polarized plug in

“Consumer Safety Information.”

3. Turn the Temperature/Steam Dial to a setting in

the Steam Iron range, settings 4-9. As an example, the illustration shows the iron set at 7 (Rayon).

4. Preheat for about four minutes before beginning to iron.

The iron will automatically shut off one hour iifter the iron is plugged in and the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light will go out. To turn the iron back on, press the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light located on the top of the handle.

When finished ironing, turn the

Temperature/

Steam Dial to 0 (OFF) and unplug iron.

The iron will automatically shut off one hour after the iron is plugged in and the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/ Light will go out. To turn the iron back on, press the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light located on the top of the handle.

When finished ironing, mm the

Temperature/ Steam Dial to 0 (OFF) and unplug iron.

Allow to cool and empty water from water tank. See “Storing

Your Iron.”

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Filling the Water Tank

1. Make sure iron is unplugged.

2. Regular tap water should be used. In areas with extremely hard water, the use of distilled or filtered water is highly recommended.

3. Slowly pour water into water fill opening until water level reaches the top of the Water Window

(8 ounces). Never overfill.

NOTE: Never place anything in your iron except water. Products like liq uid starch will damage your iron and clothing if placed in the water tank.

Temperature Dial and Fabric/Setting Chart

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Ironing instructions

Olf/Qean Acetate Nylon

Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.

Dr}' iron; use spray if necessary. Acrylic Dry iron; use spray if necessary. Silk, Lycra Iron on the wrong side of the fabric. Wool

Use a pressing cloth and steam iron. Polyester Iron while fabric is still damp. Rayon Iron on the wrong side of fabric. Cotton Linen

Iron while still damp.

Iron on wrong side while fabric is still damp.

NOTE; To dry iron on settings 4-9, empty all water from the tank.

Ironing Tips

• Always check fabric content before ironing. If the fabric is a blend, use the lower temperamre setting.

• If the fabric content is unknown, use the lowest temperature setting and test on an inside seam of the garment.

• If ironing several items, start ironing the items which need the lowest temperature setting first. /\n iron heats

up much faster than it cools down.

• To maintain the quality of the soleplate, never iron over zippers, pins, buttons, or anything metal.

• Use caution when ironing around plastic buttons and zippers as these may melt.

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Optional Features

Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light

1. The timing of the automatic shutoff

starts when the iron is plugged in. The Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light will come on.

2. About one hour after the iron is

plugged in, the light in the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light will go out which means the iron has automatically shut off.

3. Press the Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light This will turn the iron on for another hour and the light will come back on.

4. If the iron is plugged in and the Temperature/Stetun Dial is turned to 0 (OFF), the automatic shutoff is still activated.

Biast of Steam & Spray

(on selected models)

To use Blast of Steam, the Temperature/Steam Dial must be set in the steam range.

To get a blast of steam, press the

Blast of Steam Button. Do not press button continuously. Press once every two seconds. Some time is

needed for the iron to create the steam. Please use iron carefully, as steam is hot and can cause bums or serious injury.

3. To spray a mist of water, press the Spray Button to dampen

wrinkles that are difficult to remove.

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