GE 169233 - Manual (Page 9)

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OPERATION
• Turn the function knob (4) to the desired steam output. Turn right/left to increase/
decrease the steam output. Steam is kept at a constant temperature.
• After use, turn the function knob (4) left to the dry ironing position (ill. g ).
• Press the fabric setting button (7), until is displayed. disconnect the iron from
the wall outlet.
• Let the iron cool completely, and remove water ( Turning the iron off and emptying
the water reservoir).
• Store the iron on its heel (10) in a safe place ( Storage).
Water spray
noTE: Water spray can be used to help iron heavy fabrics or difficult areas (collars,
pockets, sleeves, creases, etc). It can also be used when ironing delicate fabrics, which
cannot be steam ironed.
•
Set the temperature ( fabric setting chart).
• Aim the spray nozzle (1) at the garment and then press the spray button (5).
• A spray of water is emitted from the spray nozzle (1) (ill. f ).
noTE: Spray function only works when water has been filled into the reservoir (12). If
the spray is being used for the first time, or if the iron has been standing for some time,
you may need to press the spray
button (5) a few times to prime the spray pump
before it works correctly.
steam burst
noTE: This function provides an extra amount of steam to remove stubborn creases.
for extra stubborn creases, wait a few seconds before pressing the steam burst
button
(6) again. Most creases can be removed within three bursts of steam.
• Set the temperature ( Setting the temperature).
• Press the steam burst button (6).
• A burst of steam is released from the nozzles in the soleplate (14) (ill. h ).
noTE: The iron might be too hot for some fabrics when using the steam setting.
Vertical steam ironing
noTE: This function provides an extra amount of steam to remove creases on delicate
garments in a hanging position, hanging curtains or other hanging fabrics.
•
Prepare the iron for steam ironing ( Steam ironing).
• Hold the iron about 6 inches away from the fabric to be ironed.
• Press the steam burst button (6). Now, steam bursts out and penetrates into the
fabric to remove creases (ill. i ).
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