Euro-Pro GI490XH Iron User Manual


 
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3
NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the
plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron
with water and re-prime the pump. The
iron may be filled with water while it is
hot.
To use the X-Tended Steam Burst
TM
feature:
1. Set the variable steam control dial
to the desired steam setting.
2. Press the electronic temperature
control button until you get to the
desired fabric setting.
3. Turn the steam button all the way to
the right to the X-Tended steam
position. (Fig. 4)
4. To maintain a constant flow of
steam, make sure that the water
tank is at least half full.
4. Place the iron on its heel on a stable,
protected surface and allow the iron
to heat for approximately two (2)
minutes or until the temperature
settings on the right side of the LED
display panel have stopped flashing.
5. Turn the variable steam control dial
to the right to increase the amount of
steam. When using extra steam, the
iron uses more water and it may be
necessary to fill the water tank more
often. (Fig. 2)
BURST OF STEAM/X-TENDED
STEAM BURST
TM
BUTTON
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
CAUTION! DO NOT aim iron at
face, towards yourself, or
anyone else while using or adjusting
steam. Burns or serious injury may
occur.
The burst of steam position is useful
when ironing denim, cotton, and linens.
It provides quick bursts of steam which
aid in removing stubborn wrinkles.
The burst of steam feature can be used
with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.
1. Make sure the water tank is at least
1/2 filled with water.
2. Select the desired fabric and
temperature setting. Place the iron
on its heel (on a stable, protected
surface) and allow it to heat for
approximately 2 minutes.
3. Turn the steam button all the way to
the left to the burst of steam
position. (Fig. 3)
4. With the iron in a horizontal position,
press the steam button several times
to prime the pump.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 5
SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES
Always read garment labels and follow
the manufacturer’s ironing instructions.
Refer to the “Ironing Chart” on page 9
for temperature recommendations:
Use low settings for nylon and other
synthetics.
•• Use moderate settings for wool,
silks, and blends.
••• Use high settings for cottons and
linens.
1. Stand the iron upright on its heel.
2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V
AC electrical outlet.
3. Press the electronic temperature
control until you get the desired
fabric/temperature setting.
4. The light on the right side of the LED
display panel will stop flashing when
the desired temperature has been
reached. (Fig. 6)
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ATOMIZER SPRAY NOZZLE
The atomizer spray nozzle is useful on
fabrics with stubborn wrinkles. Press the
spray button and a jet of water will spray
onto the fabric being ironed. (Fig. 5) The
water spray can be used with dry or
steam ironing as desired.
Fig. 6
Temp.
settings
ATTACHING THE SUPER-SIZE
SOLEPLATE
WARNING!
Use caution when
attaching the soleplate to the
iron. Burns may occur from
touching hot metal surfaces, hot
water or steam.
1. Lift the soleplate clamp and place
the iron on the soleplate making sure
that the heel of the iron is fitted into
the two retaining tabs on the back of
the super-size soleplate.
2. Lower the nose of the iron and close
the soleplate clamp to secure the
iron in place. See figure 7.
Fig. 7
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