Caring For Your Iron; Troubleshooting - GE 169097 Manual Del Usuario

840096400 Ev02 6/18/02

Caring for Your Iron

Iron
1. The water tank of your iron should
be emptied after each use. Turn
Temperature Control Dial to Off.
Unplug the power base and hold iron
over a sink. Slowly tilt pointed end of
iron down over sink. Water will run
out of water tank opening.
2. After iron has completely cooled,
wrap cord around the cord wrap and
place the iron on the base. Do not
store iron lying flat on soleplate.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Iron won't heat.
Water is leaking
out of the iron.
Iron won't steam.
Iron leaves spots
on clothing.
Wrinkles not
removed.
Iron too hot.
Iron does not stay
hot long enough.
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Soleplate
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal
rivets, or snaps, as these may scratch
the soleplate.
2. To clean occasional build-up on the
soleplate, wipe with a sudsy cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads.
3. Always store iron upright in the
heel rest position or resting on
power base.
Things TO CHECK
• Is the power base plugged in and the outlet working?
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.
• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a fabric setting?
• If auto shutoff model, is the Power/Reset Light illum-
inated? If not, push to reset.
• Do not overfill the water tank.
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Switch in a steam
position that matches the Temperature Control Dial
steam range? Did the iron have enough time to preheat?
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Switch is
in the DRY IRON position.
• Check the water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.
Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.
• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric.
• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower
setting. Let iron cool down 5 minutes before continuing.
• Ironing at a reduced temperature setting and/or at a
reduced steam setting will increase the time before the iron
needs to be returned to the base for reheating.