GE 106800, 840094500 User Manual

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840094500

Iron

Important Safeguards ............................ 2

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

Fabric Setting Chart................................ 3

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

Optional Features.................................... 5

Self-Clean ..................................................6

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

Troubleshooting ...................................... 7

Customer Assistance ............................ 8

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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.

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 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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Removable Reservoir Release Button

Spray/Blast Buttons

Adjustable Steam Switch

Water Tank Opening

Spray Nozzle

Removable Reservoir

Self-Clean Button

Temperature Control Dial

Soleplate

Automatic Shutoff Reset Button/Power On Light

Heel Rest

Cord

Know Your Iron

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

Nylon

Silk, Acrylic

Wool

Polyester

Rayon

Cotton, Linen

Dry Iron

Steam Range

Steam Setting

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1. Unplug iron. Fill Removable Reservoir according to directions. Replace Reservoir.

2. Plug iron into outlet.

3. Turn

the Temperature

Control Dial to desired fabric setting in the steam range. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch to the recommended steam level. See “Fabric Setting Chart” on page 3.

To Steam Iron

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

5. To turn iron off, set Adjustable Steam Switch to O (Dry Iron). Turn the Temperature Control Dial to Off. Unplug iron.

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

Water

Please 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 two minutes for iron to reach desired temperature.

4. To turn iron Off, turn Temperature Control Dial to Off and unplug iron.

1. Plug iron into outlet.

2. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch

to O (the Dry Iron position) or empty water from reservoir.

Using Your Iron

1. Unplug iron. Set the Adjustable Steam Switch to O (Dry Iron).

2. Press and hold release button and

pull straight up on reservoir. Use caution and do not let your hand touch the hot soleplate.

To Remove, Fill, and Replace Reservoir

3. Slide open reservoir fill opening cover. Slowly pour in 4 ounces of water. Close cover.

4. Firmly place reservoir in position and push until it snaps back into place.

NOTE: The reservoir can be filled in place or removed for filling.

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1. Unplug iron. Fill the Removable Reservoir according to directions. Replace Reservoir.

2. Plug iron into outlet.

3. Turn

the Temperature

Control Dial

to highest setting.

4. Allow two minutes for the iron to

reach desired temperature.

5. Hang garment in a location that is

not susceptible to damage from heat or moisture. Do not hang in front of wallpaper, window, or mirror.

To Vertical Steam

6. Hold iron about 6 inches away from garment and press and release the Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Do not press the Blast Button more than once every 2 seconds.

7. To turn iron off, turn Temperature

Control Dial to Off. Unplug iron.

8. Empty water from the iron following

directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”

NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments.

Optional Features

(on selected models)

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.

Automatic Shutoff Reset Button and Power

On Light – The

Automatic Shutoff Reset Button light comes on when the iron is first plugged in. After one hour, the iron will shut off and the light will go out. Push

the Reset Button to turn iron back on.

The Power On Light comes on when the iron is plugged in and remains on until the iron is unplugged. The light

stays on even if Temperature Control Dial is turned to Off.

Power Light

Blast

Spray

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.

Reset Button

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