GE 840097600 - Manual (Page 6)

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Quick Storage Shield – There is no need
to wait for the iron
to cool before
storing. Make sure
the iron has been
turned off and
unplugged.
Then, place the
Quick Storage
Shield on the
iron immediately after ironing.
CAUTION: The soleplate may be hot, so
care must be used in placing the Quick
Storage Shield on the soleplate.
Optional Features
(on selected models)
Spray and Blast of Steam Buttons – Push
Blast Button for an
extra blast of steam.
Push Spray Button
to release a fine
spray of water for
difficult wrinkles in
cotton or linen.
Power On Light – This light comes on
when the iron
is plugged in
and remains on
until the iron is
unplugged. The
light stays on even
if Temperature
Control Dial is
turned to Off.
Power
Light
Blast Spray
Automatic Shutoff Reset Button and Light –
The light comes on
when the iron is
first plugged in.
After one hour, the
iron will shut off
and the light will
go out. Push the
Reset Button to
turn iron back on.
Adjustable Steam Switch – This switch
provides minimum
steam for wool or
maximum steam
for linen. Set the
switch to O to
change to Dry Iron.
Button Light
Vertical Steam
1.
Unplug iron. Using a cup, slowly
pour 6 ounces (
3 ⁄
4
cup) of tap water
into water tank opening. Do not fill
iron directly from the faucet.
2. Plug iron into outlet.
3. Turn the Temperature Control Dial
to highest setting.
4. Allow two minutes for the iron to
reach desired temperature.
5. 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.
6. Hold iron about 6 inches away from
garment and
press and
release the Blast
Button to steam
out wrinkles.
Do not press
the Blast Button
more than once
every 2 seconds.
7. To turn iron off, turn Temperature
Control Dial to Off. Unplug iron.
8. Empty water from the iron following
directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”
NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to
touch delicate garments.
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