GE 169073 Iron User Manual


 
6
Caring for Your Iron
Soleplate
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal
rivets, or snaps, as these may scratch
the soleplate.
2. To clean occasional build-up on the
soleplate, wipe with a sudsy cloth. Do
not use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads.
3. Always store iron upright in the heel
rest position.
Iron
1. The water tank of your iron should
be emptied after each use. Turn
Temperature Control Dial to Off
( O). Unplug the iron and hold over
a sink. Slowly tilt pointed end of iron
down over sink. Water will run out
of water tank opening.
2. After iron has completely cooled,
wrap cord loosely around the iron
and store in an upright position. Do
not store iron laying flat on soleplate.
Vertical Steam
1. Unplug iron. Turn Adjustable Steam
Knob to 0 (Dry Iron). Place iron sole-
plate on flat surface. Open water fill
cover.
2. Using a cup, slowly pour 6 ounces
(
3
4
cup) of tap water into water tank
opening. Do not fill iron directly
from the faucet.
3. Plug iron into outlet. Set iron upright
on heel rest.
4. Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to the highest setting.
5. Allow two minutes for the iron to
reach desired temperature.
Optional Features
(continued)
6. 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.
7. Hold iron about 6 inches away from
garment and
press and
release the Blast
Button to steam
out wrinkles. Do
not press Blast
Button more
than once every
2 seconds.
8. To turn iron off, turn Temperature
Control Dial to Off ( O). Unplug iron.
9. Empty water from the iron following
directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”
NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to
touch delicate garments.
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