Important Safety Instructions; Special Instructions; Consumer Safety Information; Before First Use - GE 169097 Manual Del Usuario

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. Use iron only for its intended use.
2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron, power base, cord or plug
in water or other liquids.
3. 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.
4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.
Loop cord loosely around the cord wrap area when storing.
5. Always remove iron from the power base when filling with water or emptying.
6. Always disconnect base from electrical outlet when not in use.
7. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron or power base has been dropped or
damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Call our toll-free
customer assistance number for information on examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment. 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 or power base 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.
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 12-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.
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Consumer Safety Information

This product is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug. This type of plug has one blade wider
than the other. The plug will fit into an
electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature intended to help reduce the risk of
electrical shock. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, try reversing the

Before First Use

• 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. This will clean the vents.
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug by modifying
the plug in any way.
Use the iron on an ironing board. Ironing on
any other surface may damage that surface.
• Many irons spit or sputter during
• During first use of the iron, it may
the first few uses with tap water.
This happens as the steam chamber becomes conditioned. This will
stop after a few uses.
appear to smoke. This will stop and
does not indicate a defect or hazard.