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Fabric setting chart

If the ironing instructions for the fabric are missing, but you know the type of the fabric, refer to the following table:

Steam

Fabric setting Color

Ironing instructions

setting

graphics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

Press to set temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing blue

Standby

 

 

 

 

Dry ironing

 

Blue*

Dry iron. Use spray, if necessary

 

 

 

 

Green*

Iron while fabric is still damp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purple*

Dry iron. Use spray, if necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red*

Iron on reverse side of fabric

Steam

 

while still damp

 

 

ironing

 

Turquoise*

Iron while still damp; use steam

 

 

and/or spray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The color-changing indicator (13) flashes in the corresponding color before the set temperature is reached.

NOTE: The iron heats up more quickly than it cools down.

Steam ironing

CAUTION: Always fill the water reservoir (12) with water before connecting the iron with the mains.

Fill the iron with water ( Filling the iron with water). Connect the iron to a suitable wall outlet.

Turn the function knob (4) right to the steam ironing position (ill. g ).

Set the temperature ( Setting the temperature).

Press the fabric setting button (7) repeatedly, until the desired setting is displayed ( Fabric setting chart).

Allow the iron to heat up until the fabric setting display (7) stops blinking and beeps once.

During preheating, do not touch the soleplate (14) to feel the temperature (ill. e ).

Danger of burns!

Do not preheat the iron with the soleplate (14) facing down. Always place the iron on its heel (10) (ill. d ).

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GE 169233 manual Fabric setting chart, Steam ironing