GE 840173100 Iron User Manual


 
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PROBLEM
Iron won’t heat.
Water is leaking
out of the iron.
Iron won’t steam.
Iron leaves spots
on clothing.
Retractable cord
will not unwind (on
select models).
THINGS TO CHECK
• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
• Is the Temperature Control turned to a fabric setting?
• If auto shutoff model, is light on? If not, push Reset Button.
• Do not overfill the water tank.
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam in a steam position,
Fabric Setting Indicator in the steam range and did the
iron have enough time to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam is in the
DRY IRON position.
• Check the water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.
Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.
• Rewind a small amount of cord then fully depress the Cord
Release Button and pull the cord to desired length.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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