GE 169234 - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
setting the temperature
• Connect the power plug (13) to a suitable wall outlet. The operation indicator (11)
lights up and stays on.
• Set the temperature control (5) to the desired temperature setting.
• Place the iron on its heel (10) on a level surface (ill. d ). Allow it to heat up.
• Sort the garments to be ironed ( Preparing garments to be ironed).
• The iron is ready for use.
steam ironing
CAuTion! Always fill the water reservoir (12) with water before connecting the power
plug (13) to a suitable wall outlet.
• Fill the iron with water ( filling the iron with water).
• Sort the garments to be ironed ( Preparing garments to be ironed).
• Connect the power plug (13) to a suitable wall outlet.
• Set the temperature control (5) to the highest temperature linen-cotton .
• Slide the function control (4) to the steam ironing position (ill. f ).
• Place the iron on its heel (10) (ill. d ) and let it heat up completely.
• Press the steam blast button (6) a few times. Steam will come out of the
soleplate nozzles (ill. i ).
• Slide the function control (4) to the desired steam output. Slide right/left to
decrease/increase the steam output. Steam is kept at a constant temperature.
• After use, turn the iron off, disconnect it from the outlet, and empty the water
reservoir (12) ( Turning the iron off and emptying the water reservoir).
CAuTion! during preheating, do not touch the soleplate (15) to feel the temperature
(ill. e
). danger of burns!
noTEs:
• During preheating, ironing breaks or after use, always place the iron on its heel (10)
(ill. d ).
• If the set temperature is not high enough, water may drip out of the soleplate (15)
during use.
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