GE 169234 - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATION
Before first use
• Carefully remove all packaging materials and retain for future use.
• Loosen the tie (13) and completely unwind the power cord (13).
• Clean the outside of the iron with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
• Place the iron on a flat and heat-resistant surface. Connect the power plug (13) to
a suitable wall outlet.
• When using the iron for the first time, we recommend testing it on a spare piece of
fabric to ensure the soleplate (15) and water reservoir (12) are completely clean.
• The iron may produce an odor and give off smoke when switched on for the first
time, as residues from the production process are eliminated. This is normal and
does not indicate a defect or hazard.
• The iron may 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.
preparing garments to be ironed
noTE: Always follow the ironing instructions attached to the garments. Should these be
missing, please refer to the instructions in the table below:
label Garment Temperature
control setting
ironing instructions
Synthetics Off to synthetics
dry iron on reverse
side of garments.
Wool - silk
synthetics to
wool-silk
dry iron on reverse
side of garments.
Linen - cotton
Wool-silk to
linen-cotton
Linen: Steam iron
while damp on reverse
side of garments.
Cotton: Steam iron
while damp using
steam or spray.
do not iron
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