Euro-Pro GI485XH Electronic Automatic SHUT-OFF, Burst of Steam, Ironing Hints, Water Spray

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NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an inside seam.

ATTACHING THE SUPER- SIZE SOLEPLATE

WARNING! Use caution when attaching the soleplate to the iron.. Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces, hot water or steam.

1. Lift the soleplate clamp and place the iron on the soleplate making sure that the heel of the iron is fitted into the two retaining tabs on the back of the super-size soleplate.

2. Lower the nose of the iron and close

the soleplate clamp to secure the iron in place. See figure 9.

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Variable Steam Control

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Use high settings for cottons and linens.

•• Use moderate settings for wool, silks, and blends.

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Use low settings for synthetics.

SELECTING IRON

TEMPERATURES

Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer's ironing instructions. Refer to the "Ironing Chart" on page 8 for temperature recommendations: See figures 7 & 8.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)

4.Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the gray steam band and allow the iron to heat for approximately 2 minutes before ironing. Place iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while the iron is warming to desired temperature.

5.Slide the steam lever up to increase the amount of steam. When using extra steam, the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often. See page 4 for refilling the iron with water.

3.With the iron in a horizontal position, press the burst of steam button several times to prime the pump. See Figure 4.

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

The auto shut-off safety function of your Pro Iron is designed to engage after approx. 8 minutes of non-use. The auto shut-off indicator light will flash when the auto shut-off has activated. To reset your iron and continue ironing follow these steps. See figure 10.

1) Lift iron from stand.

2) Holding the iron horizontally in front of you, gently rock the iron back and forth several times. This motion will reset the safety switch inside the iron.

Do Not Shake the Iron.

For Steam Ironing:

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6.Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held in the horizontal position. Steam will stop coming out when the iron is put on its heel in a vertical position or by turning the steam control dial to "0".

BURST OF STEAM

WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.

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NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron with water and re-prime the pump. The iron may be filled with water while it is hot.

4.For vertical steam, press the burst of steam button while holding the iron in a vertical position. See figure 5. The vertical steam function is useful for steaming curtains and drapes while still hanging.

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The red temperature ready light will illuminate when the auto shut-off system has been reset. Allow time for the iron to re-heat. The red temperature indicator light will go out when the iron is ready for use.

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IRONING HINTS

WARNING! To prevent fire, do not leave iron unattended while connected.

• Sort articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric. This will reduce the need to adjust the temperature for different types of garments.

• If you are not sure of the fiber

The burst-of-steam button is useful when ironing denim, cotton, and linens. It provides extra, sudden blasts of steam which aid in removing stubborn wrinkles.

The burst-of-steam feature can be used with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.

1.Make sure the water tank is at least 1/2 filled with water.

2.Set the temperature dial. Place the iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes.

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WATER SPRAY

The water spray is useful on fabrics with stubborn wrinkles. Press the spray button and a jet of water will spray onto the fabric being ironed. See Figure 6. The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired.

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content of a garment, test a small area such as a seam or inside hem section before ironing a visible area. Start with a low temperature setting and gradually increase to find the best setting.

• When reducing the temperature to iron sensitive fabrics, allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to cool to the new temperature setting.

• Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen

and silk are best ironed with an ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.

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