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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 that matches the Temperature Control

 

Dial steam range? Did the iron have enough time

 

to preheat?

 

 

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

 

set to 0 (Dry Iron).

 

 

 

 

Iron won’t steam.

• Check the water level.

position?

 

• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM

 

• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?

 

 

 

 

Iron leaves spots

• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after

on clothing.

using. Water left in the tank may discolor clothing

 

and soleplate.

 

 

 

 

Wrinkles not

• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to

 

removed.

correct fabric.

 

Iron too hot.

• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower

 

setting. Let iron cool down 5 minutes before continuing.

 

 

 

Cord is twisted.

• Unplug iron and let cool. 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.

 

 

 

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GE 169073, 840099800 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Things to Check