Euro-Pro GI488H - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) FEATURES OF YOUR PRO IRON
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1. BLAST OF STEAM
The Blast of Steam provides
extra, sudden blasts of steam
which aid in removing stubborn
wrinkles from fabrics such as
denim, cotton or linen.
2. ATOMIZER SPRAY
BUTTON
Pressing this Button provides a
defined jet of spray which gently
moistens fabric.
6. WATER FILLING INLET
The cover prevents dust and
foreign matter from entering
the water tank. It also stops
any water from spilling during
ironing.
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 blast 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 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.
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES
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.
•
Use low settings for synthetics.
•• Use moderate settings for wool,
silks, and blends.
••• Use high settings for cottons and
linens.
IRONING HINTS
WARNING! To prevent fire, do
not leave iron unattended while
connected.
The auto shut-off safety function of your
Pro 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.
Fig. 8
Variable Steam Control
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
• Sort articles to be ironed according
to the type of fabric. This will reduce
the need to adjust the temperature
for different types of garments.
• If you are not sure of the fiber
content of a garment, test a small
area such as a seam or inside hem
section before ironing a visible area.
Start with a low temperature setting
and gradually increase to find the
best setting.
• When reducing the temperature to
iron sensitive fabrics, allow
approximately 2 minutes for the iron
to cool to the new temperature
setting.
• Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen
and silk are best ironed with an
ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.
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.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
7. BUILT-IN ANTI-CALCIUM
FILTER
Prevents calcium build-up
and prolongs the life of the
iron.
3. VARIABLE STEAM
CONTROL
Minimum to maximum steaming for
different materials. Self cleaning
feature flushes internal sole plate
with water.
8. CERAMIC SOLEPLATE
Excellent heat conductor.
Won’t rust or stain clothes.
Heats up quickly and retains
heat well.
WATER SPRAY
9. PIVOT CORD
For left or right handed use.
Pivots up and down;
prevents dragging along the
fabric. The flexible cord
protector protects the cord
from fraying.
4. TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Turn dial to select temperature.
Main temperature settings are
indicated by the 1, 2 and 3
dots. (See “Ironing Chart.”)
5. ANTI-DRIP FUNCTION
Built-in Anti-Drip feature
helps reduce water spots by
cutting of water flow when
the iron temperature is too
low to build sufficient steam.
10. SELF-CLEANING
Flushes internal soleplate
with water.
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