GE 169234 - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATION
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 garments. during
use, do not let the soleplate (15) touch delicate fabrics! do not direct steam toward
people or pets. danger of scalding!
• Prepare the iron for steam ironing ( Steam ironing).
• Hold the iron about 6 inches away from the garment to be ironed.
• Press the steam blast button (6). Now, steam blasts out and penetrates into the
garment to remove creases (ill.
j ).
• After use, set the temperature control (5) to off.
noTE: The iron may be too hot for some fabrics when using the steam setting.
dry ironing
• Connect the iron to a suitable wall outlet.
• Slide the function control (4) to the dry ironing position (ill. g ).
• Set the temperature ( Setting the temperature).
• Place the iron on its heel (10) (ill. d ) and let it heat up completely.
• After use, turn the iron off and disconnect from the wall outlet. If the spray function
has been used, empty the water reservoir (12) after the iron has cooled completely
( Turning the iron off and emptying the water reservoir).
noTE: When changing the temperature setting, please allow the steam iron 2 minutes
to adjust.
noTE: The spray function only works when there is water in the water 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 (7) a few times to prime the spray pump
before it works correctly.
Anti-drip function
• The anti-drip system is designed to prevent water from escaping from the
soleplate (15) when the iron is not heated enough. during use, the anti-drip system
may emit a clicking sound, particularly while heating up or cooling. This is perfectly
normal and indicates that the system is functioning normally.
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