IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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.

 

 

Thermostat ready light

• This is normal.

goes On and Off

The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is

 

switching the heating element On and Off to

 

maintain the selected temperature.

 

 

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 temperature control dial and

 

the variable steam control are correctly set. For

 

maximum steam, (setting "Max" on steam control),

 

temperature control dial should be set on "•••".

 

• Adjustable steam control is set on "0".

 

Always allow the iron to reach the selected

 

temperature with the adjustable steam control setting

 

at "0". Make sure the temperature control dial 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.

 

 

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 (thermostat light goes off) before activating

 

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

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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Euro-Pro GI492H owner manual Important Safety Instructions, This appliance is for household use only