GE 840173100, 169173 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Things to Check

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

PROBLEM

THINGS TO CHECK

 

 

 

Iron won’t heat.

• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?

 

Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.

 

• Is the Temperature Control turned to a fabric setting?

 

• If auto shutoff model, is light on? If not, push Reset Button.

 

 

 

Water is leaking

• Do not overfill the water tank.

out of the iron.

• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam in a steam position,

 

Fabric Setting Indicator in the steam range and did the

 

iron have enough time to preheat?

 

• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam is in the

 

DRY IRON position.

 

 

 

Iron won’t steam.

• Check the water level.

 

• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?

 

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

 

 

 

Iron leaves spots

• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.

on clothing.

Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.

 

 

 

Retractable cord

• Rewind a small amount of cord then fully depress the Cord

will not unwind (on

Release Button and pull the cord to desired length.

select models).

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Pour l’assistance à la clientèle au Canada Iron FER À Repasser PlanchaThis product is intended for household use only Other Consumer Safety InformationBefore First USE Parts and FeaturesTo Steam Iron Fabric Setting ChartTemperature Setting To DRY IronCaring for Your Iron Features on selected modelsRetractable Cord Automatic Shutoff Status IndicatorTemperature Selector Quick OffProblem Things to Check TroubleshootingCustomer Service