GE 169173 User's Manual
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1. for information on examination and repair Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used 8 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 9 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 Sun OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This product is intended for household use only WARNING Shock Hazard This appliance has a polarized plug lone wide blade that reduces the risk of electric shock The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor If the plug does not fit reverse the plug If it still does not fit have an electrician replace the outlet Use the iron on an ironing board Ironing on any other surface may damage that surface Do not iron or vertical steam clothes that are being worn Do not use vertical steam in the direction of2. people or pets 4 840173100 Ev02 12 11 07 1 11 PM Pad PARTS AND FEATURES Cord Release Button Temperature Selector Fabric QA Auto Shutoff Reset Button Setting QW Retractable Cord Indicator a Spray Blast Buttons__ gt a SSN Heel Rest Water Tank Adjustable Fill Cover N Steam Spray Nozzle Power ON Light Auto Shutoff Status Indicator Water Tank Soleplate Self Clean Button on selected models BEFORE FIRST USE e During first use of iron it may appear to smoke This will stop and does not indicate a defect or hazard e 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 Press the Blast button several times This will clean the vents Then follow the Self Clean instructions see page 5 beginning with Step 3 e 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 840173100 Ev02 12 11 07 1 11 PM eeh TO DRY IRON 1 Plug iron into outlet 2 Turn Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron 3 Set Fabric Setting Indicator to desired temperature Allow three minutes for iron to reach desired temperature 4 To turn iron off set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF O and unplug iron TO STEAM IRON Unplug iron Open water tank fill cover Using a cup slowly pour 10 ounces 310 ml of t
3. relate to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WAL MART GE AND THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY USE OF THIS APPLIANCE ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID WHETHER A CLAIM HOWEVER NSTITUTED IS BASED ON CONTRACT NDEMNITY WARRANTY TORT INCLUDING EGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER WISE SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THIS EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF NCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES SO THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU What if you encounter a problem with this product while using it outside the country of purchase e The warranty is valid only in the country of purchase and you follow the warranty claim procedure as noted Marketed in Canada by Wal Mart Canada Corp 1940 Argentia Road Mississauga Ontario LSN 1P9 4
4. 840173100 Ev02 12 11 07 1 11 PM Page de IRON FER A REPASSER PLANCHA READ BEFORE USE LIRE AVANT L UTILISATION LEA ANTES DE USAR 840173100 For Customer Assistance call Customer Service at 1 877 207 0923 US or 1 877 556 0973 Canada Pour l assistance la clientele au Canada 1 877 556 0973 Para comunicarse con Asistencia al Cliente en M xico 01 800 343 7378 Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your flatiron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Use iron only for its intended use Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your appliance To protect against risk of electric shock do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids 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 5 Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let iron cool completely before putting away Loop cord loosely around iron when storing 6 Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use 7 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 service number
5. ap water into the water tank opening Close water tank fill cover Plug in iron Press Temperature Selector With iron in an upright position set Fabric Setting Indicator to desired setting in steam range Allow 3 minutes for iron to reach desired temperature Do not preheat the iron with the soleplate facing down 4 Set Adjustable Steam to desired steam output 5 To turn iron off turn Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron Press Temperature Selector Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF O and unplug iron 6 Empty water from the iron following directions in Caring for Your Iron and Soleplate AN a y Water Please use ordinary tap water If you have extremely hard water alternate between tap water and distilled water for use in the iron FABRIC SETTING CHART Steam Temperature Setting Ironing Instructions Setting oF o Acrylic Silk Polyester IP Dry iron on reverse side of fabric Dry iron on reverse side of fabric Dry iron on reverse side of fabric Iron while fabric is still damp Rayon Iron on reverse side of fabric Wool Cotton Steam iron on reverse side of fabric Iron while still damp using steam and or spray Linen Iron on reverse side of fabric while still damp EELE 840173100 Ev02 12 11 07 1 11 PM Pad CARING FOR YOUR IRON Iron 1 The Water Tank of your iron should be emptied after each use Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF 0 Unplug the iron and hold over a sink Turn iron
6. e found on the bottom of your appliance MODEL TYPE SERIES Customer Assistance Number 1 877 207 0923 US or 1 877 556 0973 Canada Keep these numbers for future reference For more information please visit us at www walmart com Two Year Limited Warranty What does your warranty cover e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after the original purchase e Two years What will we do e Provide you with a new one e For those items still under warranty but no longer available WAL MART reserves the right to replace with a similar GE branded product of equal or greater value How do you make a warranty claim e Save your receipt e Properly pack your unit We recommend using the original carton and packing materials e Return the product to your nearest WAL MART store or call Customer Assistance at 1 877 207 0923 US or 1 877 556 0973 Canada What does your warranty not cover e Parts subject to wear including without limitation glass parts glass containers cutter strainer blades seals gaskets clutches motor brushes and or agitators etc e Commercial use or any other use not found in printed directions e Damage from misuse abuse or neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance with manufacturer s instructions is a trademark of General Electric Company and is used under license by WAL MART Stores Inc Bentonville AR 72716 How does state law
7. upside down until Water Tank Opening is parallel with sink Water will run out of water tank opening 2 After iron has completely cooled fully retract cord into iron and store in an upright position Do not store iron laying flat on soleplate 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 Self Clean To keep the steam vents clear of any build up follow these instructions each time you iron using steam 1 Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF 0 Fill iron with water to 2 of its maximum capacity 2 Set Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron position Set Fabric Setting Indicator to Linen setting and let iron heat for 2 minutes 3 Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF O Unplug iron and hold over a sink with soleplate facing down 4 Press and hold the Self Clean Button Boiling water and steam will flow out of steam vents Allow all water to drain from iron 5 Gently move iron front to back to allow water to clean entire soleplate area 6 If water still remains inside of soleplate reheat iron as indicated in Step 2 Boiling water and steam could still flow out of steam vents FEATURES on selected models Blast of Steam and Spray Buttons Push Steam Button for an extra blast of steam P
8. ush Spray Button to release a fine spray of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen 840173100 Ev02 12 11 07 1 11 PM eee FEATURES cont Automatic Shutoff Status Indicator If the iron is an Automatic Shutoff model the light comes on when iron is first plugged in S After 1 hour the iron will shutoff and the light will go out Auto Shutoff Press the Temperature Selector to turn the iron back on for Status Indicator Another hour of ironing Quick Off Press and hold the Temperature Selector for three seconds to turn the iron off quickly Temperature Selector Retractable Cord 1 Pull cord to desired length Do not 2 To store cord press and hold Cord unwind cord beyond colored tape Release Button while guiding cord into indicator on cord storage area CAUTION Hold plug while retracting cord Do not let cord d retract freely Cord may jam on reel or loose cord may whip back and forth and could cause injury Vertical Steam 1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 in To Steam Iron 2 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 3 Hold iron about 6 inches away from garment Press and release Blast Button to steam out wrinkles Do not press Blast Button more than once every 2 seconds SS 4 To turn iron off turn Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF 0 Unplug iron 5 Empty
9. water from iron following directions in Caring for Your Iron NOTE Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments 4 840173100 Ev02 12 11 07 1 11 PM eeg TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK Iron won t heat e Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp e Is the Temperature Control turned to a fabric setting e If auto shutoff model is light on If not push Reset Button Water is leaking e Do not overfill the water tank out of the iron e 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 e If dry ironing make sure the Adjustable Steam is in the DRY IRON position Iron won t steam e Check the water level e Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position e Has the iron had enough time to preheat Iron leaves spots e ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using on clothing Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate Retractable cord e Rewind a small amount of cord then fully depress the Cord will not unwind on Release Button and pull the cord to desired length select models 840173100 Ev02 12 11 07 1 11 PM eed CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have a claim under this warranty please call our Customer Assistance Number For faster service please have model series and type numbers ready for operator to assist you These numbers can b
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