GE 169233 manual Filling the iron with water, Setting the temperature

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operation

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 iron is unplugged from the the wall outlet.

Place the iron on its soleplate (14) on a flat, dry and level surface.

Press the function knob (4) to open the fill inlet cover (2) (ill. a ).

Use the supplied measuring cup (15) and fill the water reservoir (12) through the fill inlet (3) until the MAX fill level on the reservoir (12) is reached (ill. b ).

Close the fill inlet cover (2) (ill. c ).

Hold the iron horizontally and move back and forth for about 30 seconds ( Anti- calc system).

Setting the temperature

NOTE: Always follow the ironing instructions attached to the fabric. Please refer to the fabric setting chart on the following page if there should be no ironing instructions on the fabric.

If the fabric consists of a mixture of fibers, set the iron according to the fiber that requires the lowest temperature.

Connect the iron to a suitable wall outlet.

and appear on the fabric setting display (7). flashes in blue slowly. Meanwhile, the color-changing indicator (13) also flashes in blue.

Place the iron on its heel (10) on a level surface (ill. d ).

Press the fabric setting button (7) repeatedly, until the desired setting is displayed ( Fabric setting chart). The color-changing indicator (13) flashes in the corresponding color.

Allow the iron to heat up.

After the set temperature is reached, the fabric setting display (7) and the color- changing indicator (13) stop flashing and light up continuously in the corresponding color.

The buzzer beeps once.

The iron is ready for use.

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Contents Easy set iron with color response Read all instructions before using Important safeguardsOther Consumer Safety Information ParTS Illustrations Operation Color-changing indicator and buzzer signalBefore first use Filling the iron with water Setting the temperatureSteam ironing Fabric setting chartSteam burst Water sprayVertical steam ironing Anti-drip function Dry ironingTurning the iron off and emptying the water reservoir Auto shut-off functionStorage Cleaning and maintenanceCleaning the iron Anti-calc systemProblem Cause TroubleshOotingTechnical daTA Customer Assistance Two-year limited warranty