Euro-Pro GI490XH owner manual Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.Read all instructions carefully.

2.Use iron only for its intended use.

3.To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.

4.Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

5.Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.

6.Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water, emptying, or when not in use.

7.Do not operate iron with a damaged cord, or after the iron has been dropped or damaged in any manner. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Return the iron to EURO-PRO Operating LLC for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause the risk of electric shock when the iron is used.

8.Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.

9.Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down; there may be hot water in the reservoir.

10.Never use or rest iron on an unstable surface.

11.While the iron is hot, never set iron on an unprotected surface - even if it is on its heel rest.

12.CAUTION! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY, before filling the iron with water, make sure that the plug is removed from the outlet.

13.WARNING: Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner, starches or any other solution, as these will damage the steam mechanism. Do not use

contaminated water.

14. CAUTION! TO AVOID FIRE, never leave iron unattended while it is plugged in.

15. CAUTION! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, never use the iron in a location where it can fall or be pulled into water or another liquid. If the iron falls into water or other liquid, unplug it immediately. DO NOT reach into the water or liquid.

16. WARNING: Never use scouring pads, abrasive or chemical cleaners, or solvents to clean the exterior or soleplate of your iron. Doing so will scratch and/or damage the surface.

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

18.Always store your iron standing upright, not on the soleplate. If stored face down, even the smallest amount of moisture will cause the soleplate to corrode and stain.

19.This appliance is for household use only.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit.

2.If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use a 15-ampere cord. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Use care to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
	• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
Iron does not heat	outlet only.
	Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.
	• Temperature setting too low.
	Turn to higher setting.
Some odor or small	• This is normal.
particles come out of	Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam
steam vents of new	through 2-3 fillings & press the steam burst button
iron	occasionally to eliminate small white particles.
Iron does not steam	• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.
	Add water.
	• Make sure that the fabric/temperature setting and
	the variable steam control are correctly set. For
	maximum steam, (setting ‘Max’ on steam control),
	temperature setting should be set on ‘•••’.
	• Variable steam control dial is set on “0”.
	Always allow the iron to reach the selected
	temperature with the variable steam control setting
	at ‘0’. Make sure the temperature setting is set in
	the correct steam area, e.g. ‘•’, and the steam control is
	not on ‘0’. For more steam, turn temperature dial to
	higher setting, e.g. ‘•••’, and the steam control to ‘Max’.
	• If temperature setting and steam control setting are
	correct and there is no steam, gently tap the
	soleplate on the ironing board a few times. Move
	the variable steam control from ‘0’ to ‘Max’ a few
	times.

POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

Water droplets coming	• Iron may not be hot enough. Set thermostat to the
	‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient time to
from steam vents
	heat up before activating the variable steam control.
	• Overuse of steam burst. Allow more time between
	each burst.
	• Iron may have been overfilled. Turn iron off,empty
	water and follow instructions for filling.
	• Steam performance may be low if iron requires
	seasoning. To season, use regular tap water for 1or 2
	tanks until steam performance improves.

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