Euro-Pro GI492H - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate
fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the iron on a hem or
an inside seam.
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3. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V
AC electrical outlet.
4. Turn the temperature dial to any of
the temperatures within the red
steam band and allow the iron to
heat for approximately 2 minutes
before ironing. Place iron on its
heel (on a stable, protected
surface) while the iron is warming to
desired temperature.
5. Slide the steam lever up to increase
the amount of steam. (See figure 3)
When using extra steam, the iron
uses more water and it may be
necessary to fill the tank more often.
See page 6 for refilling the iron with
water.
1. Turn temperature dial to "••" or "•••"
and slide the variable steam control
to “0”.
2. Holding the iron at a slight angle,
pour water slowly into the water
filling inlet. See figure 2. Fill tank to
desired level or to the “MAX”
water level marking using the water
filling flask. (When the iron is upright,
see-through water tank allows you to
gauge the amount of water.) DO
NOT overfill the tank.
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BURST OF STEAM
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron
at face, towards yourself, or
anyone else while using or
adjusting steam. Burns or
serious injury may occur.
6. Steam is produced as soon as the
iron is held in the horizontal position.
Steam will stop coming out when the
iron is put on its heel in a vertical
position or by turning the steam
control dial to "0".
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AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
The auto shut-off safety function of your
Professional Iron is designed to engage
after approx. 7 minutes of non-use. The
auto shut-off indicator light will flash
when the auto shut-off has activated. To
reset your iron and continue ironing
follow these steps. See figure 9.
1) Lift the iron.
2) Holding the iron horizontally in front of
you, gently rock the iron back and
forth several times. This motion will
reset the safety switch inside the iron.
Do Not Shake the Iron.
The red temperature ready light will
illuminate when the auto shut-off system
has been reset. Allow time for the iron to
re-heat. The red temperature indicator
light will go out when the iron is ready for
use.
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NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the
plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron
with water and re-prime the pump. The
iron may be filled with water while it is
hot.
4. For vertical steam,
press the burst of
steam button while
holding the iron
in a vertical
position. See
figure 5. The
vertical steam
function is useful
for steaming
curtains and
drapes while still hanging.
The burst-of-steam button is useful
when ironing denim, cotton, and linens.
It provides extra, sudden blasts of
steam which aid in removing stubborn
wrinkles.
The burst-of-steam feature can be used
with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.
1. Make sure the water tank is at least
1/2 filled with water.
2. Set the temperature dial. Place the
iron on its heel (on a stable,
protected surface) and allow it to
heat for approximately 2 minutes.
3. With the iron in a horizontal position,
press the burst of steam button
several times to prime the pump.
See Figure 4.
WATER SPRAY
The water spray is
useful on fabrics
with stubborn
wrinkles. Press the
spray button and a
jet of water will
spray onto the
fabric being ironed.
See Figure 6. The water spray can be
used with dry or steam ironing as
desired.
SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES
HEADLIGHT Always read garment labels and follow
the manufacturer's ironing instructions.
Refer to the "Ironing Chart" on page 9
for temperature recommendations: See
figures 7 & 8.
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Use low settings for synthetics.
•• Use moderate settings for wool,
silks, and blends.
••• Use high settings for cottons and
linens.
The headlight is used for shadow free
ironing.
To have the headlight on all the time,
hold the headlight plunger switch,
push it in a little and turn it clockwise.
The headlight will turn off only when
you place the iron on the heel rest. If
you do not want the headlight on, hold
the headlight plunger switch, push it in
a little and turn if counter clockwise.
For Steam Ironing:
0
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Variable Steam Control
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