GE 898693 Manual de usuario
Professional
Chrome iron
Model Number:
898693
UPC: 605388986931
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an iron, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
• Only use an iron for its intended use
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
• Always turn the iron to OFF before plugging or unplugging the iron from the
electrical outlet. Never pull on the cord to disconnect the iron from the electrical
outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull on the plug to disconnect the iron.
• Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces. Let the iron cool completely before putting
the iron away. Coil the cord loosely around the iron when storing.
• Alwaysdisconnectthe iron fromthe electrical outletbeforelling the iron with
water, emptying the water from the iron, and when the iron is not in use.
• Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or in the event the iron has been
dropped or damaged or there are visible signs of damage or it is leaking. To
avoidtheriskofelectricshock,donotdisassembletheiron.Takeittoaqualied
serviceman for examination and repair. Incorrect assembly might result in a risk of
electric shock when the iron is used after reassembly.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
• When placing the iron on its heel, ensure that the surface on which the iron is
placed is stable.
• Close supervision is required for any appliance used by or near children. Do not
leave the iron unattended while the iron is connected or on an ironing board.
• Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution
whenyouturnasteamironupsidedown—theremightbehotwaterinthereservoir.
• To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate an iron on the same circuit with another
high-wattage appliance.
• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with an ampere rating equal to
or greater than the maximum rating of the iron shall be used. A cord rated for less
amperagecanresultinariskofreorelectricshockduetooverheating.Careshall
be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that
reducestheriskofelectricshock.Theplugtsonlyonewayintoapolarizedoutlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by
usinganadapter.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyintotheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstill
doesnott,haveanelectricianreplacetheoutlet.
PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE:
• Duringrstuseoftheiron,itmayappeartosmoke.Thiswillstopanddoesnot
indicate a defect or hazard.
• Manyironsspitorsputterduringtherstfewuseswithtapwater.Thishappensas
the steam chamber becomes conditioned. This will stop after a few uses.
• Steamventsshouldbeclearedbeforerstuse.Prepareironforsteamironing;then
iron over an old cloth for a few minutes while letting iron steam.
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PARTS
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
auto o
cotton-linen
wool
silk
synthetics
o
1
7
10
2
3
5
4
6
8 9
11
13
14
15
16
17
18192021
12
1. Spray nozzle
2. Fill inlet cover
3. Fill inlet
4. Temp. button
5. Function control
: dry ironing
: steam output
: steam ironing
6. Spray button
7. Steam burst button
8. Handle
9. Swivel cord guard
10. Heel
11. Power cord with power plug
12. Temperature display panel
13. auto o indicator
14. cotton-linen indicator
15. wool indicator
16. silk indicator
17. synthetics indicator
18. o indicator
19. self clean button
20. Water tank
21. Soleplate with steam nozzles
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ILLUSTRATIONS
a
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
b
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
c
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
def
g
h
i
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
j
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
k
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
l
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OPERATION
Before rst use
• Carefully remove all packaging materials and retain for future use.
• Unwind the power cord (11).
• Clean the outside of the iron with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
• Placetheirononaatandheat-resistantsurface.
NOTES:
• Whenusingtheironforthersttime,werecommendtestingitonasparepieceof
fabric to ensure the soleplate (21) and water tank (20) are completely clean.
• Theironmayproduceanodorandgiveosmokewhenswitchedonfortherst
time, as residues from the production process are eliminated. This is normal and
does not indicate a defect or hazard.
• Theironmayspitorsputterduringtherstfewuseswithtapwater.Thishappens
as the steam chamber becomes conditioned. This will stop after a few uses.
Preparing garments to be ironed
NOTE: Always follow the ironing instructions attached to the garments. Should these be
missing, please refer to the instructions in the table below:
Label Garment Temp. select panel Ironing instructions
Synthetics synthetics Dry iron on reverse side of
garments.
Silk silk Dry iron on reverse side of
garments.
Wool wool Steam iron while damp on
reverse side of garments.
Linen
cotton-linen
Steam iron while damp on
reverse side of garments.
Cotton Steam iron while damp using
steam or spray.
Do not iron
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OPERATION (CONT.)
• 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.
• Ifthegarmentconsistsofamixtureofbers,settheironaccordingtotheberthat
requires the lowest temperature.
• Ifuncertainaboutthe bercontentofa garment,testingona minorareaof it
before ironing is recommended. In doing this, start with a low temperature. If
wrinklespersist,graduallyincreasethetemperatureto nd 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 the temperature has been selected, allow 2 minutes for the iron to reach
maximum temperature.
Dry ironing
• Sort the garments to be ironed ( Preparing garments to be ironed).
• Connect the power plug (11) to a suitable electrical outlet.
• Slide the function control (5) to the dry ironing position (ill. g
).
• Press the temp. button (4) on either side of the iron until the respective indicator
ashes(ill. d
).
• Place the iron on its heel (10) and let it heat up (ill. e
).Theindicatorashesuntil
selected temperature has been reached.
• After use, turntheirono,disconnectitfromtheelectricaloutlet,andemptythe
water tank (20) ( Turningironoandemptyingwatertank).
NOTES:
• CAUTION! Burn hazard: During preheating, do not touch the soleplate (21) to
check the temperature (ill. f
).
• During preheating, ironing breaks or after use, always place the iron on its heel
(10) (ill. e
).
• When lowering the temperature setting, please allow several minutes for the iron
to adjust.
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OPERATION (CONT.)
Filling iron with water
NOTE: This iron has been designed to work with 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 iron is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
• Place the iron on its heel (10)onaatandheatresistantsurface.
• Openthellinletcover (2) (ill. a
).
• Fill the water tank (20)throughthellinlet(3) until the max marking on the tank
(20) is reached (ill. b
).
• Close thellinletcover (2) (ill. c
).
Steam ironing
CAUTION! Burn Hazard: Alwaysllthewatertank(20) with water before connecting
the iron to the electrical outlet.
• Fill the iron with water ( Filling iron with water).
• Connect the power plug (11) to a suitable electrical outlet.
• Slide the function control (5) to dry ironing position (ill. g
).
• Press the temp. button (4) on either side of the iron until the cotton-linen indicator
(14)ashes(ill. d
). CAUTION! Burn hazard: Steam ironing should be only used
with cotton-linen or wool mode and when the appliance is fully heated (indicator
on steadily). If not, hot water might drip from the soleplate (21) and cause burns!
• Place the iron on its heel (10) and let it heat up (ill. e
). The cotton-linen indicator
(14)ashesuntiltheselectedtemperaturehasbeenreached.
• After the cotton-linen indicator (14) lights up steadily, press the steam burst button
(7) a few times. Steam will come out of the soleplate nozzles (21) (ill. j
).
• Slide the function control (5) to the desired steam output (between and ).
Slide right/left to increase/decrease the steam output. Steam is kept at a constant
volume and temperature.
• After use,turntheirono,disconnectitfromtheelectricaloutlet,andemptythe
water tank (20) ( Turningironoandemptyingwatertank).
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OPERATION (CONT.)
Water spray
NOTES:
• This function can be used to help iron heavy fabrics or dicult areas (collars,
pockets, sleeves, creases, etc). It can also be used when ironing delicate fabrics,
which cannot be steam ironed.
• Thisfeatureonlyworkswhenwaterhasbeenlledintothetank(20). If the spray
isbeingusedforthersttime,oriftheironhasbeenidleforsometime,youmay
need to press the spray button (6) a few times to prime the spray pump before
it works correctly.
• Aim the spray nozzle (1) at the garment and then press the spray button (6).
• A spray of water is emitted from the spray nozzle (1) (ill. i
).
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 (7) again. You may need to press the steam burst button (7) a few times to
prime the pump before it works correctly. We recommend pressing it every 5 seconds.
• Press the steam burst button (7).
• A burst of steam is released from the soleplate nozzles (21) (ill. j
).
Vertical steam ironing
CAUTION! Burn Hazard: Do not direct steam toward people or pets. This function
provides an extra amount of steam to remove creases on delicate garments in a
hanging position, hanging curtains or other hanging fabrics. During use, do not let the
soleplate (21) touch delicate fabrics!
• Prepare the iron for steam ironing ( Steam ironing).
• Hold the iron vertically and keep it about 6 inches (15cm) away from the garment
to be ironed.
• Press the steam burst button (7). Now, steam bursts out and penetrates into the
garment to remove creases (ill. k).
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OPERATION (CONT.)
Anti-drip function
• This feature is designed to prevent water from dripping from the soleplate (21)
when the iron is not heated enough. During use, the iron may emit a clicking sound,
particularly while heating up or cooling down. This is normal and indicates the iron
is functioning normally.
Auto shut-o function
• Iftheironisnotmovedforacertainperiodoftime,itwillshutoautomatically.
Position Illustration Time
On soleplate
max
self
clean
auto
shutoff
30 seconds
On the side 30 seconds
On the heel 15 minutes
• After shuto,theironstopsheatingupandtheauto o indicator (13) lights up.
• Tilt the iron back and forth to resume the work with the last temperature setting.
Turning iron o and emptying water tank
• After use, press the temp. button (4) on either side of the iron until the o indicator
(18) lights up (ill. d
).
• Slide the function control (5) to dry ironing position (ill. g
).
• Disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet and let it cool on its heel (10) (ill. e
).
• Openthellinletcover(2) and hold the iron upside down over a sink to empty the
water tank (20) (ill. l
).
• Store the iron on its heel (10) in a safe place (ill. e
).
CAUTION! Burn Hazard: During the cooling process, do not touch the soleplate (21) to
check the temperature (ill. f
).
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