GE 169234 - Manual (Page 7)

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OPERATION
• Begin ironing with the garments requiring lower temperature settings. doing this
shortens the waiting time (the iron heats up faster than it cools) and reduces the
risk of scorching garments.
• If the garment consists of a mixture of fibres, set the iron according to the fibre that
requires the lowest temperature.
• If uncertain about the fibre content of a garment, testing on a minor area of it
before ironing is recommended. In doing this, start with a low temperature. If
wrinkles persist, gradually increase the temperature to find the best setting for the
garment.
• To prevent the garments from being stained or damaged, it is best to iron them on
the reverse side.
• When changing the temperature setting, please allow the iron 2 minutes to adjust.
filling the iron with water
noTE: This iron has been designed to work with ordinary tap water; however, if you
live in an area with hard water, we recommend the use of distilled water. Chemically
softened water (e.g. from household water softeners) is not recommended and may
cause the iron to leak or spit.
• Ensure the power plug (13) is disconnected from the wall outlet.
• Place the iron on its heel (10) on a flat, dry and level surface (ill. d ).
• Press the fill inlet cover (2) to open (ill. a ).
• Use the supplied measuring cup (16) and fill the water reservoir (12) through the fill
inlet (3) until the MAX fill level on the water reservoir (12) is reached (ill. b
).
• Close the fill inlet cover (2) (ill. c ).
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