Euro-Pro GI485XH User's Manual
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1. else while using or adjusting steam Burns or serious injury may occur The burst of steam button is useful when ironing denim cotton and linens It provides extra sudden blasts 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 Set the temperature dial Place the iron on its heel on a stable protected surface and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes 3 With the iron in a horizontal position press the burst of steam button several times to prime the pump See Figure 4 ga RO IP OP I PF SP DSS I Fig 4 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 4 For vertical steam press the burst of steam button while holding the iron in a vertical position See figure 5 The vertical steam function is useful for steaming curtains and drapes while still hanging DTE EE e e H E F N n M WATER SPRAY The water spray is useful on fabrics with stubborn wrinkles Press the spray button and a jet of water will spray onto the fabric being ironed See Figure 6 The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES Always read garment labels an2. when not in use SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 To avoid a circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit 7 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 2 If an extension cord is absolutely do not disassemble the iron Return necessary use a 15 ampere cord the iron to EURO PRO Operating Cords rated for less amperage may LLC for examination and repair overheat Use care to arrange the Incorrect cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do no attempt to defeat this safety feature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only 1 Rev 04 03A mecer Gianyar LIMITED WARRANTY 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 purchase The liability of EURO PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the repair or replacement of the product at EURO PRO Operating LLC s option This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse negligence use on improper current or voltage use contrary to operating instructions or di
3. EURO PROX 1700 Watt Pro Iron with Supersize Soleplate OWNER S MANUAL Model GI485XH 1700 Watts 120V 60 Hz EURO PRO Operating LLC U S 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Canada 4400 Bois Franc Plattsburgh NY 12901 St Laurent QC H4S 1A7 Tel 1 800 798 7398 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your iron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 8 re assembly 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 1 Read all instructions carefully 2 Use iron only for its intended use 3 To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse the iron in l water or other liquids Always turn 9 Burns can occur from touching hot the iron to OFF before plugging in metal parts hot water or steam Use or unplugging from outlet caution when you turn a steam iron upside down there may be hot 4 Never yank cord to disconnect from Water ia the resevo outlet Grasp plug and pull to l disconnect 10 Always let the iron cool before attaching or removing the super size 5 Do not allow cord to touch hot soleplate surfaces Let iron cool completely before putting away 11 This appliance is for household j l use only 6 Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water emptying or
4. M STEAM STEAM jey 2 0U Se jd aT keh iQG4ANOUl 3g LONNYO ATOILYV SIHL sue w j qej y uo USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS EMPTYING THE IRON 1 2 Always empty iron after each use When finished using the iron turn the variable steam control to 0 and the temperature control dial to MIN Unplug the iron from the electrical outlet Set variable steam control to MAX Turn the iron upside down over the sink with the tip pointing downward and allow the water to flow from the opening Set variable steam control to 0 Allow iron to cool in an upright position before storing WARNING Use caution when emptying the iron Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces hot water or steam SELF CLEANING In order to remove calcium and built up particles the self cleaning system should be run at least once a month Fill the water beaker provided halfway and then pour into the water reservoir Set the variable steam control to the no steam position Insert the main plug into the wall socket Set the temperature control dial to the maximum temperature Wait until the thermostat light goes off and steam iron has reached preset temperature Remove the plug from the wall socket Hold the steam iron horizontally over a sink Turn the variable steam control to Self Clean position Hot water and steam will be emitted from the soleplate Swing the steam iron lightly back and forth gently t
5. 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 11 Power Supply Cord Spray Nozzle Water Filling Inlet Variable Steam Control Burst of Steam Spray Button Auto Shut Off Light Technical Specifications NOOR WN Voltage Power 1700 Watts 120V 60Hz 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 in a horizontal position and hit the burst of steam button several 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 8 Temperature Ready Light 9 Temperature Control Dial 10 Stainless Steel Soleplate 11 Water Level Window 12 super size Soleplate 13 Soleplate Clip 14 Beaker Illustrations may differ from actual product IRONING CHART NOTE Before starting to iron delicate fabrics it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an inside seam FABRIC TEMP CONTROL CONTROL a BURST OF STEAM SPRAY SYNTHETIC FIBERS e g acrylic nylon polyester To select iron temperature align temperature selected on dial with the indicator on the water tank COTTON LINEN MAX MINIMUMI MAXIMU
6. d follow the manufacturer s ironing instructions Refer to the Ironing Chart on page 8 for temperature recommendations See figures 7 amp 8 e Use low settings for synthetics ee Use moderate settings for wool silks and blends eee Use high settings for cottons and linens Variable Steam Control rae ZN cilia dy 0 i PS an S x E Spoon lt T 4 F l g 7 SA X a a Y NNN m XX gt Fig 8 NOTE Before starting to iron delicate fabrics it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an inside seam ATTACHING THE SUPER SIZE SOLEPLATE 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 9 ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF The auto shut off safety function of your Pro Iron is designed to engage after approx 8 minutes of non use The auto shut off indicator light will flash when the auto shut off has activated To reset your iron and continue ironing follow these steps See figure 10 1 Lift iron from stand 2 Holding the iron horizontally in front of you gently rock the iron back and forth severa
7. e temperature dial can be used for dry ironing Slide the variable steam control lever all the down as shown in Figure 1 This will cut off the steam flow if water is in the tank For Dry Ironing LA AAS Fig 1 1 Turn temperature dial to MIN and slide the variable steam control lever all the way down to 0 2 Plug the cord into a polarized 120V AC electrical outlet The power ON light will come on indicating that the iron is receiving power 3 Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting See Ironing Guide for a guide to temperature selection 4 Place iron on its heel on a stable protected surface while iron is warming to desired temperature 5 Always allow the iron to cool before attaching the super size soleplate STEAM IRONING WARNING 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 electrical outlet The iron may be filled with water while it is hot WARNING 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 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 CAUTION Never fill the iron with fabric condit
8. ioner starches or any other liquid as these will damage the steam mechanism Do not use contaminated water 1 Turn temperature dial to or eee and slide lever all the way to the left 2 Holding the iron at a slight angle pour water slowly into the water filling inlet See figure 2 Fill tank to desired level or to the MAX water level marking using the water filling flask When the iron is upright see through water tank allows you to gauge the amount of water DO NOT overfill the tank Fig 2 QS 3 Plug the cord into a polarized 120V AC electrical outlet OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT 4 Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the gray steam band and allow the iron to heat for approximately 2 minutes before ironing Place iron on its heel on a stable protected surface while the iron is warming to desired temperature 5 Slide the steam lever up to increase the amount of steam When using extra steam the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often See page 4 for refilling the iron with water For Steam Ironing S B Sab ey 0 Cure beg 6 Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held in the horizontal position Steam will stop coming out when the iron is put on its heel in a vertical position or by turning the steam control dial to 0 BURST OF STEAM WARNING DO NOT aim iron at face towards yourself or anyone
9. l times This motion will reset the safety switch inside the iron Do Not Shake the Iron The red temperature ready light will illuminate when the auto shut off system has been reset Allow time for the iron to re heat The red temperature indicator light will go out when the iron is ready for use Fi H AUTO OFF rd mai A i TEMP Ko p d m z 1 it Fig 10 IRONING HINTS WARNING To prevent fire do not leave iron unattended while connected e Sort articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric This will reduce the need to adjust the temperature for different types of garments e If you are not sure of the fiber content of a garment test 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 e When reducing the temperature to iron sensitive fabrics allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to cool to the new temperature setting e Fabrics such as velour wool linen and silk are best ironed with an ironing cloth to prevent shine marks
10. less you enclose a note indicating that you would like us to proceed with the repairs and return the iron to you C O D E Se ee PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Please complete and return within ten 10 days of 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 E ET E E e eee eee ene ered eee ee One en Ene eee a eee PRESS ree be A san Medea ah a a DATE OF PURCHASE cccccceceececeeseeee MODEL Model GI485XH SERIAL NO ooo NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE decmtatessancshcesto a nd tui a a aA a fied toate Printed in China TROUBLESHOOTING ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS D t rest leplat 9 CAUTION Never use scouring PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS amp SOLUTIONS Set enone ore a ode Abe iver A 2 Never use or rest iron on an e eH ee be plugged into a 120V AC electrical unstable surface elapse Sa ge a alg outlet only en re nee nae aire that the plug is securely in the socket oe ne Mie Ons NOt NEVET SELON Doing so will scratch and or e Temperature setting too low on el Aan ay surface even if it damage the surface s on its heel rest Turn to higher setting ee 10 WARNING DO NOT aim iron at 4 WARNING TO PREVENT face towards yourself or anyone The
11. lways allow the iron to reach the selected 8 WARNING TO PREVENT temperature with the adjustable steam control setting ELECTRIC SHOCK never use the at 0 Make sure the temperature control dial is set in the correct steam area e g and the steam control is not on 0 For more steam turn temperature dial to sass Sai fae eine higher setting e g and the steam control to other liquid If the iron falls into Max water or any other liquid unplug it e If temperature setting and steam control setting are immediately DO NOT reach into correct and there is no steam gently tap the the water or liquid soleplate on the ironing board a few times Move the variable steam control from 0 to Max a few times iron in a location where it can fall e Iron may not be hot enough Set thermostat to the Max position Always allow iron sufficient time to heat up thermostat light goes off before activating the variable steam control e Overuse of steam burst Allow more time between each burst e Iron 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 water for 1or 2 tanks until steam performance improves Water droplets coming from steam vents Printed in China 9 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON Before using your Pro Iron remove any labels stickers or tags that may be attached to the
12. o allow lime and dust particles to come out When the water reservoir is empty shift the variable steam control from Self Clean position to 0 Stand the iron upright and insert the plug into the wall socket to let the iron heat up again Move the iron over a clean cotton cloth to clean the soleplate and let the remaining water on the soleplate evaporate STORAGE 1 Always turn the variable steam control to 0 after you have emptied the water tank 2 Allow the iron to cool down 3 Always store the iron in the upright position to protect the soleplate 4 From time to time clean the exterior of the iron with a damp cloth and wipe dry 5 If you use spray starch wipe the soleplate occasionally with a soft damp cloth to prevent the build up of deposits 6 If the iron has not been used for a few weeks hold the iron horizontally and allow to steam for 2 minutes before ironing WARNING The anti drip function reduces water dripping and water stains It does not prevent water dripping or water stains if you press the steam burst button too often or if temperature is too low The amount of water droplets will eventually decrease after iron is used for 2 to 3 tankfuls of steaming and ironing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V AC polarized electrical outlet Do not use any other type of outlet DRY IRONING All marked settings on th
13. rmostat ready light e This is normal reas reat in So ee ee before filling the iron team B ini goes On and Off The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is with water make sure that the aei RRR A a switching the heating element On and Off to plug is removed from the outlet ee maintain the selected temperature T E E E E 11 Always store your iron in the upright position not flat on the soleplate If Some odor or small e This is normal fabric conditioner starches or any stored face down even the smallest particles come out of Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam sid BOPA hea te a Do amount of moisture will cause the steam vents of new through 2 3 fillings amp press the steam burst button g i soleplate to corrode and stain wee not use contaminated water lt E iron occasionally to eliminate small white particles E WARRING TO AVO DIIRE 12 DANGER Never use the iron if it sever is damaged or dropped Using the fetes Rea e Water tank may be empty or water level is very low leave iron unattended while it is iron when it is damaged could Add water plugged in create the risks of fire electric ikea ik reed a a gt 7 WARNING TO PREVENT shock injury or death e variable steam control are correctly set For ELECTRIC SHOCK never maximum steam setting Max on steam ee temperature control dial should be set on ees immerse the iron in water or other e Adjustable steam control is set on 0 liquid A
14. sassembly repair or alteration by any person other than an authorized EURO PRO Operating LLC Product repair or replacement at our option is your sole remedy This warranty excludes all other legal and or conventional warranties The responsibility of EYURO PRO 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 which vary from state to state If you have a claim under this warranty or if you require service DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Send the product postage prepaid to In U S A EURO PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh NY 12901 Tel 800 798 7398 Please include a copy of your sales receipt 9 50 to over the cost of return shipping amp handling and a letter explaining the nature of your difficulty Do not forget to enclose your name address and telephone number If the warranty period has expired please send your iron postage pre paid to In U S A Service Department EURO PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh NY 12901 Tel 800 798 7398 You will be advised of the cost of repair before any servicing is done un
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