Euro-Pro GI490XH User's Manual
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1. 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 72. 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 eg eg ee Fig 2 BURST OF STEAM X TENDED STEAM BURST BUTTON 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 iii g i mn j FRIET t 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
3. do not disassemble the iron Return the iron to EURO PRO O Operating LLC for examination and repair Incorrect reassembly can cause the risk of electric shock when the iron is used 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 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 Never use or rest iron on an unstable surface While the iron is hot never set iron on an unprotected surface even if it is on its heel rest CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY before filling the iron with water make sure that the plug is removed from the outlet 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WARNING Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner starches or any other solution as these will damage the steam mechanism Do not use contaminated water CAUTION TO AVOID FIRE never leave iron unattended while it is plugged in CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK never use the iron in a location where it can fall or be pulled into water or another liquid If the iron falls into water or other liquid unplug it immediately DO NOT reach into the water or liquid WARNING Never use scouring pads abrasive or chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior or soleplate of your iron Doing so will scratc
4. matter from entering the water tank It also stops any water from spilling during ironing BUILT IN ANTI CALCIUM FILTER Prevents calcium build up and prolongs the life of the iron STAINLESS STEEL SOLEPLATE Provides maximum glide ability and heat retention PIVOT CORD For left or right handed use Pivots up and down prevents dragging along the fabric The flexible cord protector protects the cord from fraying OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STORAGE 1 Always turn the variable steam control to 0 after you have emptied the water tank Allow the iron to cool down Always store the iron in the upright position to protect the soleplate From time to time clean the exterior of the iron with a damp cloth and wipe dry If you use spray starch wipe the soleplate occasionally with a soft damp cloth to prevent the build up of deposits If the iron has not been used for a few weeks hold the iron horizontally and allow to steam for 2 minutes before ironing NOTE The anti drip function reduces water dripping and water stains It does not prevent water dripping and water stains if you press the steam burst button too often or if the temperature is too low The amount of water droplets will eventually decrease after the iron is used for 2 to 3 tankfuls of steaming and ironing IRONING HINTS WARNING To prevent fire do not leave iron unattended while connected Sort articles to be ironed according
5. to the type of fabric This will reduce the need to adjust the temperature for different types of garments If you are not sure of the fiber content of a garment test fabric by ironing a small area such as a seam or inside hem section before ironing a visible area Start with a low temperature setting and gradually increase to find the best setting When reducing the temperature to iron sensitive fabrics allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to cool to the new temperature setting Fabrics such as velour wool linen and silk are best ironed with an ironing cloth to prevent shine marks OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRONIC AUTO OFF The ELECTRONIC Iron is equipped with an electronic auto off The electronic auto off switches the iron off if it has been left standing unmoved in any position sideways flat or upright for approximately 7 9 minutes A red light on the LED display panel will flash when the iron switches itself off Fig 8 To switch the iron back on just shake the iron side to side several times Flash EMPTYING THE IRON 1 Always empty iron after each use 2 When finished using the iron turn the variable steam control dial to 0 and press the electronic temperature control button until the power light is lit 3 Unplug the iron from the electrical outlet 4 Turn the iron upside down over the sink with the tip pointing downward and allow the water to flow from the opening 5 Place ir
6. LD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V AC polarized electrical outlet Do not use any other type of outlet FABRIC amp TEMPERATURE INDICATORS Press on the Electronic Temperature Control to select the desired fabric setting The red lights at the left of the LED Display Panel will light up At the same time the temperature indicator lights on the right side of the LED Display Panel will start to flash They will stop flashing when the iron reaches the selected temperature DRY IRONING For dry ironing turn the variable steam control dial all the way to the right to O This will cut off the steam flow if water is in the water tank All marked fabric settings on the LED Display Panel can be used for dry ironing 1 Plug the cord into a polarized 120V AC electrical outlet The power ON light will come on indicating that the iron is receiving power 2 Press on the electronic temperature control button to select the desired fabric temperature setting Turn the variable steam control dial to O See Ironing Guide for a guide to temperature selection 3 Place iron on its heel on a stable protected surface while iron is warming to desired temperature STEAM IRONING CAUTION DO NOT aim iron at face towards yourself or anyone else while using or adjusting steam Burns or serious injury may occur WARNING Before filling the iron with water be sure the iron is not plugged into the
7. Model GI490XH LIMITED WARRANTY ONE 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EURO PRO EURO PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase when utilized for normal household use subject to the following conditions exclusions and exceptions El 1 700 w i If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within ectronic att ron the warranty period return the complete appliance and accessories freight prepaid to EURO PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh N Y 12901 With Supersize Soleplate If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship EURO PRO Operating LLC will repair or replace it free of charge Proof of purchase date and 9 95 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must be included OWNER S MAN UAL The liability of EURO PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement Model Gl490XH of the unit at our option This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to P any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes This limited warranty does 120V 60 Hz 1700 Watts not cover damage caused by misuse abuse negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipp
8. X Tended Steam Burst 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 a a a eM Al fat tal i tal Fig 4 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 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 e Use low settings for nylon and other synthetics ee Use moderate settings for wool silks and blends eee Use high settings for cottons and linens Stand the iron upright on its heel 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 N Temp settings Fig 6 ATTACHING THE SUPER SIZE SOLEPLATE
9. e This is normal Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam through 2 3 fillings amp press the steam burst button occasionally to eliminate small white particles e Water tank may be empty or water level is very low Add water e Make sure that the fabric temperature setting and the variable steam control are correctly set For maximum steam setting Max on steam control temperature setting should be set on ee e Variable steam control dial is set on 0 Always allow the iron to reach the selected temperature with the variable steam control setting at 0 Make sure the temperature setting is set in the correct steam area e g and the steam control is not on 0 For more steam turn temperature dial to higher setting e g and the steam control to Max e If temperature setting and steam control setting are correct and there is no steam gently tap the soleplate on the ironing board a few times Move the variable steam control from 0 to Max a few times e Iron may not be hot enough Set thermostat to the Max position Always allow iron sufficient time to heat up before activating the variable steam control e Overuse of steam burst Allow more time between each burst e lron may have been overfilled Turn iron off empty water and follow instructions for filling e Steam performance may be low if iron requires seasoning To season use regular tap wat
10. electrical outlet The iron may be filled with water while it is hot CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS use caution when filling iron with water Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Because of the soleplate design ordinary tap water may be used with this iron However in very hard water areas we recommend using distilled or demineralized water WARNING Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner starches or any other liquid as these will damage the steam mechanism Do not use contaminated water 1 Open the water filling inlet cover Holding the iron at a slight angle pour water slowly into the water filling inlet See figure 1 Fill tank to desired level or to the MAX water level marking using the water filling flask When the iron is upright the see through water tank allows you to gauge the amount of water DO NOT overfill the tank When finished filling the iron with water close the water inlet cover before continuing 2 Plug the cord into a polarized 120V AC electrical outlet 3 Press on the electronic temperature control button to select the desired fabric and temperature setting Turn the variable steam control dial to the desired steam setting See Ironing Guide for a guide to temperature selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Place the iron on its heel on a stable protected surface
11. er for 1or 2 tanks until steam performance improves 10 IRONING CHART GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC IRON NOTE Always refer to the garment care tag for ironing instructions Before starting to iron delicate fabrics it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an inside seam A e g FABRIC joa acrylic nylon COTTON polyester LINEN LED aes al DISPLAY ro te E MIN MAX PANEL STEAM pi Ni MINIMUM MAXIMUM CONTROL STEAM STEAM BURST OF STEAM SPRAY aw 24 0U sea IQAINOU 3d LONNVO ATOILYV SIHL sue w j qej y uo Before using your Electronic Iron remove any labels stickers or tags that may be attached to the body or soleplate of the iron When turned on for the first time your new iron may emit an odor for up to 10 minutes This is due to the initial heating of the materials used in making the iron 2 Electronic Temperature Control Display Panel Atomizer Spray Button Burst of Steam X Tended Steam Burst Button Variable Steam Control Water Inlet Door Spray Nozzle Water Level Window Technical Specifications Voltage 120V 60HZz Power 1700 Watts Sey ewa Illustrations may differ from actual product 2 The odor is safe and should not reoccur after initial heating Also before ironing with steam for the first time allow iron to heat hold ina horizontal position and hit the burst of steam button sev
12. eral times The iron may emit some small particles from the steam holes This is normal and will clear after pressing the burst of steam button several times Display Panel 9 Stainless Steel Soleplate 10 Handle 11 Auto Off Light 12 Power Light 13 Fabric amp Steam Settings 14 Temperature Indicators 15 Water Flask 16 Supersize Soleplate 17 Soleplate Clip 18 Soleplate Retaining Tabs FEATURES OF ELECTRONIC IRON BURST OF STEAM X TENDED STEAM BURST BUTTON Turn the button all the way to the left for quick bursts of steam to aid in removing stubborn wrinkles from fabrics such as denim cotton or linen Turn the button all the way to right to get prolonged bursts of steam The iron in the X Tended steam position can be used vertically as well as horizontally ATOMIZER SPRAY BUTTON Pressing this button provides a defined jet of soray which gently moistens fabric VARIABLE STEAM CONTROL Minimum to maximum steaming for different materials Self cleaning feature flushes internal sole plate with water ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL Select the fabric setting and temperature indicator by pressing on this button Anti Drip Function Cuts off water when the iron temperature is too low 6 10 LED Display Panel LED DISPLAY PANEL Displays the fabric setting left and the temperature indicators right WATER FILLING INLET The cover prevents dust and foreign
13. f purchase The registration will enable us to contact you in the event a product defect is discovered By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions RETURN TO EURO PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh N Y 12901 PORCHAT Ree arse oe ce vat nee eyecare settee E ADRE E aiea A Oe ne eee ee ee eee DATE OF PURCHASE 0006 MODEL Model GI490XH_ SERIAL NO 005 tite oo feels r N NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE cccscsesessssecevecececeesesvevsvevevevevesevevevevvereresereeeeees Plattsburgh NY 12901 Tel 1 800 798 7398 Printed in China 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your iron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 2 3 10 11 12 the other Read all instructions carefully Use iron only for its intended use To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet Grasp plug and pull to disconnect Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let iron cool completely before putting away Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water emptying or when not in use Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or after the iron has been dropped or damaged in any manner To avoid the risk of electric shock
14. h and or damage the surface CAUTION DO NOT aim iron at face towards yourself or anyone else while using or adjusting steam Burns or serious injury may occur Always store your iron standing upright not on the soleplate If stored face down even the smallest amount of moisture will cause the soleplate to corrode and stain ae appliance is for household use only Sra INSTRUCTIONS If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature To avoid a circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit If an extension cord is absolutely necessary use a 15 ampere cord Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Use care to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than As a Safety feature this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If it still does not fit SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only Rev 08 07 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS amp SOLUTIONS lron does not heat Some odor or small particles come out of steam vents of new iron lron does not steam Water droplets coming from steam vents e Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket e Temperature setting too low Turn to higher setting
15. ing or repairs service or alterations to the product or any of its parts which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by EURO PRO Operating LLC This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and or conventional warranties The responsibility of EURO PRO O Operating LLC if any is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty In no event is EURO PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Important Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information model number and what you believe is the problem with item We recommend you insure the package as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty Mark the outside of your package ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE We are constantly striving to improve our products therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Please complete and return within ten 10 days o
16. on upright and allow to cool before storing CAUTION Use caution when emptying the iron Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces hot water or steam SELF CLEANING It is important to Self Clean the iron at least every two weeks to remove scale calcium etc The harder the water the more often the iron should be self cleaned 1 Set the variable steam control dial to any steam position 2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX level Stand the iron on its heel Plug the iron into the electrical outlet Press the electronic temperature control button until you get the MAX temperature setting on the display panel and wait until the iron heats up and temperature setting light stops flashing 5 Turn the variable steam control dial all the way to the right to the self cleaning position and hold the iron horizontally over the sink Fig 9 6 Boiling water and steam will now be ejected from the holes in the soleplate The impurities and scale are washed away with it 7 Move the iron back and forth as this happens 8 lf there is any water left in the water tank after the iron stops steaming just empty the remaining water in a sink following the instructions for emptying the iron 9 Turn the variable steam control dial to the O position when the water tank is empty 10 Place the iron back upright on its heel to cool down before storing a This appliance is for HOUSEHO
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