GE 840084900, 106636 User Manual

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840084900

Iron

Iron Safety ................................................ 2

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

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

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

Storing Your Iron .................................... 8

Troubleshooting ...................................... 9

Customer Assistance .......................... 10

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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.

Iron Safety

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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Spray Nozzle

Spray Button

Blast of Steam Button

Self-Clean/Temperature/ Steam Dial

Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light*

Swivel Cord*

Fabric Setting Guide

Retractable Cord*

Cord Release Button*

Protective Soleplate Shield*

* Selected features not

available on all models.

Know Your Iron

Parts and Features

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.

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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To Steam Iron

To Dry Iron

1. 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.”

2. Turn the Temperature/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 higher, empty all water from the iron.

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

Using Your 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.

5. 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.

6. When finished ironing, turn the Temperature/ Steam Dial to 0 (OFF) and unplug iron. Allow to cool and empty water from water tank. See “Storing Your Iron.”

4. 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.

5. When finished ironing, turn the

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

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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 liquid starch will damage your iron and clothing if placed in the water tank.

Filling the Water Tank

Setting

Ironing Instructions

Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.

Dry iron; use spray if necessary.

Iron on the wrong side of the fabric.

Use a pressing cloth and steam iron.

Iron while fabric is still damp.

Iron on the wrong side of fabric.

Iron while still damp.

Iron on wrong side while fabric is still damp.

Dry Iron

To Iron

Off/Clean

Acetate

Nylon

Acrylic

Silk, Lycra

Wool

Polyester

Rayon

Cotton

Linen

Steam Range

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

Temperature Dial and Fabric/Setting Chart

Ironing Tips

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

the lower temperature 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. An 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.

Water Window

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Optional Features

(on selected models)

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/Steam Dial is turned to 0 (OFF), the automatic shutoff is still activated.

Auto Shutoff Reset

Button/Light

Blast of Steam & Spray

2. 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 burns or serious injury.

3. To spray a mist of water, press the Spray Button to dampen wrinkles that are difficult to remove.

Blast of Steam

Spray

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

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