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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

PROBLEM

Things TO CHECK

 

 

 

Iron won’t heat.

• Is the iron plugged in and the outlet working?

 

Check the outlet by plugging in a lamp.

 

• Is the Temperature Control Dial turned to a fabric setting?

 

• If auto shutoff model, is the Reset Light illuminated? If not,

 

push to reset.

 

 

 

Water is leaking

• Do not overfill the water tank.

out of the iron.

• If steam ironing, is Adjustable Steam Switch in a steam

 

position and the Temperature Control Dial in the steam

 

range? Did the iron have enough time to preheat?

 

• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Switch is in

 

the DRY IRON position.

 

 

 

Iron won’t steam.

• Check the water level.

 

• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?

 

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

 

 

 

Iron leaves spots

• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.

on clothing.

Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.

 

 

 

Wrinkles not

• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric.

removed.

 

 

Fabric/clothing

• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower setting.

scorched.

Allow iron to cool down 5 minutes before continuing.

 

 

 

Twisted cord.

• If the iron cord should become twisted, turn iron OFF (O),

 

turn Control Dial to OFF (O) and unplug iron. Let cool. Empty

 

water from iron.Hold iron cord in the middle of entire length.

 

Let plug and iron dangle freely until cord uncoils. This will

 

extend the life of your iron cord.

 

 

 

Retractable cord will not unwind (on select models).

Rewind a small amount of cord then fully depress the Cord Release Button and pull the cord to desired length.

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GE 169194, 169159 manual Troubleshooting, Things to Check