GE 169233 manual TroubleshOoting, Problem Cause

troubleshOoting

PROBLEM	CAUSE			SOLuTION
Iron does not	•	The plug (11) is not		• Ensure the plug (11) is
heat up.		connected properly to the			properly connected to the
		wall outlet.			wall outlet.
	•	The fabric setting		• Ensure the fabric setting
		display (7) is set to			display (7) lights up.
		position.
	• The auto shut-off function			• Press the fabric setting
		has been activated.			button (7) if the auto
					shut-off function has been
					activated.
Water leaks out	•	The water reservoir (12) is		• Do not overfill the water
of the iron.		overfilled.			reservoir (12).
	• The set temperature has			• Allow sufficient time for
		not been reached or is			the iron to preheat or set
		too low.			higher temperature.
Iron does not	•	Water level in the water		• Add water in the water
produce steam.		reservoir (12) is too low.			reservoir (12).
	• The set temperature has			• Allow sufficient time for
		not been reached.			the iron to preheat.
	•	The function knob (4)		•	Ensure the function
		is not set to the steam			knob (4) is set to the
		ironing	position.		steam ironing	position.
	•	Anti-drip function shuts		•	Set temperature higher.
		off steam when the
		temperature setting is
		too low.
Iron leaves spots	•	Before use, there is		• Always empty the water
on fabrics.		water left in the water			reservoir (12) after use.
		reservoir (12). Leftover
		water may discolor
		clothing and the
		soleplate (14).
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