GE Iron 169173 User Manual

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IRON  
FER À REPASSER  
PLANCHA  
READ BEFORE USE  
LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION  
LEA ANTES DE USAR  
840173100  
For Customer Assistance, call Customer Service at  
1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)  
Pour l’assistance à la clientèle au Canada : 1-877-556-0973  
Para comunicarse con Asistencia al Cliente en México: 01-800-343-7378  
Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.  
 
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
Cord Release Button*  
Temperature Selector/  
Fabric  
Auto Shutoff Reset Button*  
Setting  
Retractable Cord*  
Heel Rest  
Indicator  
Spray/Blast Buttons  
Adjustable  
Steam  
Water Tank  
Fill Cover  
Power ON Light/  
Spray Nozzle  
Auto Shutoff  
Status Indicator  
Water Tank  
Soleplate  
Self Clean  
Button  
*on selected models  
BEFORE FIRST USE  
• During first use of iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop and does not indicate  
a defect or hazard.  
• 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. Press the Blast  
button several times. This will clean the vents. Then follow the Self-Clean instructions  
(see page 5) beginning with Step 3.  
• Many irons 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.  
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TO DRY IRON  
1. Plug iron into outlet.  
2. Turn Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron.  
3. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to desired temperature. Allow three minutes for iron to  
reach desired temperature.  
4. To turn iron off, set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF (O) and unplug iron.  
TO STEAM IRON  
1. Unplug iron. Open water tank fill cover. Using a cup, slowly pour 10 ounces (310 ml)  
of tap water into the water tank opening. Close water tank fill cover.  
2. Plug in iron.  
3. Press Temperature Selector. With iron in an upright position, set Fabric Setting  
Indicator to desired setting in steam range. Allow 3 minutes for iron to reach desired  
temperature. Do not preheat the iron with the soleplate facing down.  
4. Set Adjustable Steam to desired steam output.  
5. To turn iron off, turn Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron. Press Temperature Selector.  
Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF (O) and unplug iron.  
6. Empty water from the iron following directions in “Caring for Your Iron and Soleplate.”  
Water  
Please use ordinary tap water. If you have extremely hard water, alternate between  
tap water and distilled water for use in the iron.  
FABRIC SETTING CHART  
Steam  
Setting  
Ironing Instructions  
Temperature Setting  
Off  
0
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
6
Nylon  
Acrylic  
Silk  
Dry iron on reverse side of fabric.  
Dry iron on reverse side of fabric.  
Dry iron on reverse side of fabric.  
Iron while fabric is still damp.  
Polyester  
Rayon  
Wool  
Iron on reverse side of fabric.  
Steam iron on reverse side of fabric.  
Iron while still damp using steam and/or spray.  
Iron on reverse side of fabric while still damp.  
Cotton  
Linen  
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CARING FOR YOUR IRON  
Iron  
1. The Water Tank of your iron should be emptied after each use. Set Fabric Setting  
Indicator to OFF ( O ). Unplug the iron and hold over a sink. Turn iron upside down  
until Water Tank Opening is parallel with sink. Water will run out of water tank  
opening.  
2. After iron has completely cooled, fully retract cord into iron and store in an upright  
position. Do not store iron laying flat on soleplate.  
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.  
Self-Clean  
To keep the steam vents clear of any build-up, follow these instructions each time  
you iron using steam.  
1. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF ( O ). Fill iron with water to 12 of its maximum  
capacity.  
2. Set Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron position. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to Linen  
setting and let iron heat for 2 minutes.  
3. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF ( O ). Unplug iron and hold over a sink with  
soleplate facing down.  
4. Press and hold the Self Clean Button. Boiling water and steam will flow out of steam  
vents. Allow all water to drain from iron.  
5. Gently move iron front to back to allow water to clean entire soleplate area.  
6. If water still remains inside of soleplate, reheat iron as indicated in Step 2. Boiling  
water and steam could still flow out of steam vents.  
(on selected models)  
FEATURES  
Blast of Steam and Spray Buttons  
Push Steam Button for an extra blast of steam. Push Spray Button to release a fine  
spray of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen.  
Spray Steam  
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FEATURES  
Automatic Shutoff Status Indicator  
If the iron is an Automatic Shutoff model, the light comes on when iron is first plugged in.  
After 1 hour the iron will shutoff and the light will go out.  
Auto Shutoff  
Press the Temperature Selector to turn the iron back on for  
another hour of ironing.  
Status  
Indicator  
Quick Off  
Press and hold the Temperature Selector for three seconds to turn the iron off quickly.  
Temperature  
Selector  
Retractable Cord  
1. Pull cord to desired length. Do not  
unwind cord beyond colored tape  
indicator on cord.  
2. To store cord, press and hold Cord  
Release Button while guiding cord into  
storage area. CAUTION: Hold plug while  
retracting cord.  
Do not let cord  
retract freely. Cord  
may jam on reel or  
loose cord may whip  
back and forth and  
could cause injury.  
Vertical Steam  
1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 in “To Steam Iron.”  
2. Hang garment in a location that is not susceptible to damage  
from heat or moisture. Do not hang in front of wallpaper,  
window, or mirror.  
3. Hold iron about 6 inches away from garment. Press and  
release Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Do not press Blast  
Button more than once every 2 seconds.  
4. To turn iron off, turn Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron. Set Fabric  
Setting Indicator to OFF ( O ). Unplug iron.  
5. Empty water from iron following directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”  
NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
THINGS TO CHECK  
Iron won’t heat.  
• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?  
Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.  
• Is the Temperature Control turned to a fabric setting?  
• If auto shutoff model, is light on? If not, push Reset Button.  
Water is leaking  
out of the iron.  
• Do not overfill the water tank.  
• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam in a steam position,  
Fabric Setting Indicator in the steam range and did the  
iron have enough time to preheat?  
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam is in the  
DRY IRON position.  
Iron won’t steam.  
• Check the water level.  
• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?  
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?  
Iron leaves spots  
on clothing.  
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.  
Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.  
Retractable cord  
will not unwind (on  
select models).  
• Rewind a small amount of cord then fully depress the Cord  
Release Button and pull the cord to desired length.  
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CUSTOMER SERVICE  
If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number.  
For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to  
assist you. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance.  
MODEL: ________________ TYPE: _________________ SERIES: ________________  
Customer Assistance Number 1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)  
Keep these numbers for future reference!  
Two-Year Limited Warranty  
What does your warranty cover?  
How does state law relate to this warranty?  
• This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights, and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state or province  
to province.  
• Any defect in material or workmanship.  
For how long after the original purchase?  
• Two years.  
What will we do?  
• THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER  
WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL,  
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY  
STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
• Provide you with a new one.  
• For those items still under warranty but no  
longer available, WAL-MART reserves the  
right to replace with a similar GE branded  
product of equal or greater value.  
How do you make a warranty claim?  
• Save your receipt.  
• WAL-MART, GE, AND THE PRODUCT  
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL  
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,  
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES  
CAUSED BY USE OF THIS APPLIANCE. ANY  
LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN  
AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE  
PAID WHETHER A CLAIM, HOWEVER  
INSTITUTED, IS BASED ON CONTRACT,  
INDEMNITY, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING  
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER-  
WISE. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT  
ALLOW THIS EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES  
SO THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
• Properly pack your unit. We recommend  
using the original carton and packing  
materials.  
• Return the product to your nearest  
WAL-MART store or call Customer  
Assistance at 1-877-207-0923 (US) or  
1-877-556-0973 (Canada).  
What does your warranty not cover?  
• Parts subject to wear, including, without  
limitation, glass parts, glass containers,  
cutter/strainer, blades, seals, gaskets,  
clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators,  
etc.  
• Commercial use or any other use not found What if you encounter a problem with this  
in printed directions.  
product while using it outside the country  
of purchase?  
• The warranty is valid only in the country of  
purchase and you follow the warranty  
claim procedure as noted.  
• Damage from misuse, abuse, or neglect,  
including failure to clean product regularly  
in accordance with manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
is a trademark of General Electric Company  
and is used under license by  
WAL-MART Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716  
Marketed in Canada by:  
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.  
1940 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P9  
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