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GE 168943 User's Manual

1. 3 Unplug iron from the electrical outlet Open the fill cover and turn the iron upside down to allow water to flow from the fill hole Gently shake the iron to loosen any water drops that may be trapped the warmth of the iron should dry out any remaining water Note If you empty the water tank after the iron has cooled set the iron in an upright position on its heel plug it in and set the temperature dial to maximum heat for 2 minutes Then unplug the iron and let it cool before storing it CLEANING FLUSHING Flushing the iron is advised after every 5th use to prevent harmful mineral build up that can clog the iron and prevent it from heating and steaming properly To flush the iron B UW ba e gT UA Position temperature control dial to OFF Turn variable steam dial to OFF Fill the iron s water tank to its maximum fill line Plug the iron in and set the temperature control dial to its maximum setting ee linen Let it heat until the ready light illuminates approximately 2 minutes Turn the variable steam dial to clean Place a hand towel over the ironing surface Hold the iron horizontally 2 inches above the towel allowing steam to flow through the vents until the water tank is emptied you may also depress the burst of steam button several times remembering to pause about 5 seconds between bursts to allow the iron to reheat 8 Pass the iron over a damp cloth to clean
2. lron Item Stock Number GE168943 UPC 681131689434 Iron Safety ccecccccesssneereserssenerseeeeracsees 1 Caring For Your Iron r sceseree 10 Know Your Irom 2 Customer Assistance sesers 11 Using Your Irom scsss EFANS 3 www gehousewa res com For Customer Assistance Please Call 1 877 207 0923 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your flatiron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTR NS 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 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 Contact an authorized service facility for information on examination and repair 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
3. Heel Rest 6l Spray Nozzle USING YOUR IRON Note Before you use your iron for the first time you should flush the soleplate steam vents to ensure that no stain is transferred onto fabric from residue possibly left in the vents from the manufacturing process Temperature dial Temperature range Steam Ironing Synthetic e g acetate acrylic viscose polyamide polyester Silk 70 120 C ae 100 160 C 140 210 C pense 180 260 C For best results check garment labels for the temperature and steam setting recommended by the fabric manufacturer or if instrustions are missing from the garment use the table above for proper temperature setting To prevent damaging garments from too hot of an iron it is best to first iron garments that require a low temperature If you should need to switch from a high setting to a lower temperature for example ee to allow the iron about 5 minutes to reach the lower temperature Tips If you are unsure of a garment s fabric content start on a low setting and test the iron on an area of the garment that does not show such as a seam Gradually increase the heat setting until wrinkles remove without damaging the fabric To prevent shine iron dark garments or those made of silk acetate or rayon inside out USING AS A DRY IRON The iron can be used on the dry setting with or without water in the tank however it is best to avoid having the tank too full of w
4. ater while dry ironing l A 3 Position temperature control dial to OFF Turn the variable steam switch to OFF no steam Stand the iron on its heel in an upright position on an iron safe surface and plug it in Turn the temperature control dial to the desired setting When the ready light turns on the iron has reached the desired temperature To prevent water spotting during Dry Ironing the burst of steam feature should not be used When finished turn temperature control dial to OFF and unplug Allow the iron to cool before cleaning the exterior or storing Note During ironing the ready light may turn off again which indicates that the iron is heating up to maintain the proper temperature Caution If the iron has been used for a long time and is hot DO NOT fill it with water USING AS A STEAM IRON When using as a steam iron be sure the temperature setting on the control dial is within the steam range to avoid water spotting on a garment 1 Position temperature control dial to OFF 2 Position the variable steam dial to OFF No steam 3 With the unit UNPLUGGED fill the tron with water 4 Stand the iron on its heel in an upright position on an iron safe surface and plug in Turn the temperature control dial to the desired setting Allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to reach the desired temperature Ready light will illuminate 7 Turn the varia
5. ble steam dial to steam for steam As soon as the iron is held horizontally steam will flow through the vents If the iron fails to steam gently tap the soleplate on the ironing surface Placing the iron on its heel in an upright position interrupts the flow of steam 8 When finished turn temperature control dial and variable temperature dial to OFF and unplug Allow cooling before cleaning the exterior of the iron or storing Dy Caution Avoid coming in contact with escaping steam IRONING WITH EXTRA STEAM For a penetrating burst of steam to iron faster and to smooth difficult wrinkles firmly depress and release the burst of steam button SP Pause for at least 5 seconds to let the iron reheat for maximum additional steam If water drops escape as you use the burst of steam turn the temperature control dial to a slightly warmer setting and wait for a moment Caution Avoid coming in contact with escaping steam USING THE SPRAY BUTTON For a mist of water to moisten dry and difficult fabrics such as linen cotton or wool or to handle stubborn wrinkles press the spray button A The spray function is also handy to moisten creases accidentally ironed into the fabric Note you may have to pump the spray button several times the first time you use the iron in order to start the spraying action Using The Vertical Steam Function The vertical steam feature allows you to eliminate wrinkles from drapes wit
6. h Vary from stale to state WAL MART expressly disclaims all responsi bility for consequential damages or incidental losses caused by use of this appliance Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregomg disclaimer may not apply to you The warranty is valid only in the country of purchased Please follow the warranty claim procedures as noted Follow the shipping directions provided for warranty claims For products purchased outside the United States and Canada see dealer for warranty WAL MART Stores Inc Bentonville AR 72716 WAL MART Stores Inc Bentonville AB 72716 WAL MART Stores Inc 840070600 Bentonville AR 72716 6 00
7. hout having to take them off the rod or freshen the appearance of clothing while on the hanger l Position temperature control dial to OFF 2 Turn the variable steam dial to OFF 3 With the unit UNPLUGGED fill the iron with water 4 Stand the iron on its heel in an upright position on an iron safe surface and plug in Turn the temperature control dial to MAX Allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to reach the desired temperature Ready light will illuminate 7 Turn the variable steam dial to steam for vertical steam Hold the iron in a vertical position 2 to 6 inches from fabric and slowly guide along wrinkled area For extra steam press the burst of steam button on Un 8 When finished turn temperature control dial to OFF and unplug Allow iron to cool before cleaning the exterior or storing Note Do not pour water into the steam valve hole FILLING THE WATER TANK 1 Unplug the iron before filling 2 Turn the variable steam dial to OFF 3 Hold the iron upright but tripped slightly forward and open the fill cover 4 Using a measuring cup slowly pour water into the water fill hole opening Do not pour more than 8 ounces of water into the water tank 5 Check see through water reservoir to see if iron is filled to maximum fill line Close the fill cover Avoid over filling EMPTYING THE WATER TANK The water tank should be emptied after each use To do so l 2
8. 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 1 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Safety Information This product is intended for household the plug into the outlet try reversing the use only 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 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 Use the iron on an ironing board Ironing on electrical shock If you are unable to insert any other surface may damage that surface Know Your lron Parts and Features Automatic Shutoff Reset Button Power Light 7 Water Tank 2 Spray Soleplate Burst of Steam Button 9 Ready Light 4 Variable Steam Dial Temperature Control Dial 5 Fill Cover 11
9. lease have model series and type numbers reacly for operator to assist you These numbers can be found on the heel rest of vour iron MODEL TYPE Customer Assistance Number 1 877 207 0923 Keep this number for future reference SERIES Two Year Limited Warranty What does your warranty cover Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after the original purchase Two years What will we do Provide you with a new unit The exchange uniti is warranted for the remainder of vour product s original two year warranty period How do you make a warranty claim Properly pack your unit We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase If the unit was a gift provide a statement specifying the cate received Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Return the product to your nearest WAL MART store or call Customer Assistance at 1 877 207 0923 T is a trademark of General Electric Company and is used under license by What does your warranty not cover Commercial use or any other use not found in printed directions Damage to articles of clothing due to misuse of iron Products purchased or serviced outside the USA How does state law relate to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whic
10. the soleplate 9 When finished turn temperature control dial to OFF and unplug allow iron to cool before cleaning the exterior of the iron or storing Use a cloth to wipe off exterior of iron before storing AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF The auto shut off function is provided to turn off electrical power to the iron if you leave it plugged into an outlet for more than 60 minutes The power reset 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 CLEANING AND CARE Caution unplug the iron from the electrical outlet before cleaning the exterior of the iron and storing Never immerse an appliance in water To protect the soleplate from scratching avoid ironing over snaps zippers metal buttons etc also do not place the iron on metal or rough surfaces Slight scratches in stainless steel soleplate do not affect performance of the iron NOTE Do not put any chemical cleaning agents or solvents in the water tank IMPORTANT Any servicing that requires disassembly must be performed by an authorized service center CARING FOR YOUR IRON STORING THE IRON Remove the cord from the outlet by grasping the plug rather than pulling the cord and allow iron to cool EMPTY the water tank after each use 10 Customer Assistance If you have a claim under this warranty please call our Customer Assistance Number For faster service p

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