OWNER’S MANUAL
Model GI472
120V., 60 Hz.
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
1 (800) 798-7398
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before using your Soft Grip Open
Also, before ironing with steam for the
first time, allow iron to heat, hold in a
horizontal position and hit the blast of
steam button several times. The iron
may emit some small particles from the
steam holes. This is normal and will
clear after pressing the blast of steam
button several times.
Handle Iron, remove any labels, stickers
or tags that may be attached to the body
or soleplate of the iron.
When turned on for the first time, your
new iron may emit an odor for up to 10
minutes. This is due to the initial
heating of the materials used in making
the iron. The odor is safe and should not
reoccur after initial heating.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
outlet only.
Iron does not heat
Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.
• Temperature setting too low.
Turn to higher setting.
Thermostat ready light
goes On and Off
• This is normal.
The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is
switching the heating element On and Off to
maintain the selected temperature.
• This is normal.
Some odor or small
particles come out of
steam vents of new
iron
Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam
through 2-3 fillings & press the steam burst button
occasionally to eliminate small white particles.
• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.
Add water.
Iron does not steam
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• 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".
1. Blast Of Steam
2. Spray Button
3. Variable Steam Control
4. Water Inlet With Cover
5. Spray Nozzle
6. Temperature Control Dial
7. Water Level Window
8. Stainless Steel Soleplate
9. Temperature Ready Light/
Auto Shut-Off Light
• 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.
10. Comfort Grip Handle
11. Power Cord
12. Water Flask
• Iron may not be hot enough. Set thermostat to the
"Max" position. Always allow iron sufficient time to
heat up (thermostat light goes off) before activating
the variable steam control.
Water droplets coming
from steam vents
• 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.
Technical Specifications
Voltage:
120V., 60Hz.
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FEATURES OF STEAM IRON
IRONING CHART
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate
To select iron temperature, align
temperature selected on dial with
the indicator on the water tank.
1. BLAST OF STEAM
6. BUILT-IN ANTI-CALCIUM
FILTER
fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the iron on a hem or an
inside seam.
The Blast of Steam provides
extra, sudden blasts of steam
which aid in removing stubborn
wrinkles from fabrics such as
denim, cotton or linen.
Prevents calcium build-up
and prolongs the life of the
iron.
DIRECTIONS
ON LABEL
7. STAINLESS STEEL
SOLEPLATE
2. ATOMIZER SPRAY
BUTTON
Provides maximum glide-
ability and heat retention.
Pressing this Button provides a
defined jet of spray which gently
moistens fabric.
SYNTHETIC
FIBERS, e.g.
acrylic, nylon
polyester
8. PIVOT CORD
SILK
COTTON
LINEN
FABRIC
For left or right handed use.
Pivots up and down;
prevents dragging along the
fabric. The flexible cord
protector protects the cord
from fraying.
3. VARIABLE STEAM
CONTROL
WOOL
Minimum to maximum steaming for
different materials. Self cleaning
feature flushes internal sole plate
with water.
TEMP.
MIN
MAX
CONTROL
9. SELF-CLEANING
Flushes internal soleplate
with water.
4. TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Turn dial to select temperature.
Main temperature settings are
indicated by the 1, 2 and 3
• • • • •
•
dots. (See “Ironing Chart.”)
MAXIMUM
STEAM
STEAM
CONTROL
0
0
5. WATER FILLING INLET
The cover prevents dust and
foreign matter from entering
the water tank. It also stops
any water from spilling during
ironing.
BLAST OF
STEAM
SPRAY
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IRONING HINTS
SELF-CLEANING
5. As soon as the iron has reached the
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY and may be plugged into any
120V AC polarized electrical outlet. Do
not use any other type of outlet.
WARNING! To prevent fire, do
In order to remove calcium and built-up
particles, the self-cleaning system should be
run at least once a month.
• Fill the water beaker provided halfway
and then pour into the water reservoir.
• Set the variable steam control to the no
steam position.
• Insert the main plug into the wall socket.
• Set the temperature control dial to the
maximum temperature.
• Wait until the thermostat light goes off and
steam iron has reached preset
temperature.
desired temperature, the temperature
ready light will turn off.
not leave iron unattended while
connected.
For Dry Ironing
•
•
Sort articles to be ironed according
to the type of fabric. This will reduce
the need to adjust the temperature
for different types of garments.
If you are not sure of the fiber
content of a garment, test a small
area such as a seam or inside hem
section before ironing a visible area.
Start with a low temperature setting
and gradually increase to find the
best setting.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove any labels, stickers or tags
which may be attached to the body or
the soleplate of the iron before using
the iron.
Before you start using your iron, read all
the instructions in the manual and do
the following in order to eliminate any
odor and small white residue particles
and to ensure optimum steam
performance.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Hold the steam iron horizontally over a
sink.
•
•
When reducing the temperature to
iron sensitive fabrics, allow
approximately 2 minutes for the iron
to cool to the new temperature
setting.
Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen
and silk are best ironed with an
ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.
Fig. 1
• Turn the variable steam control to
STEAM IRONING
1. Fill the iron with regular tap water.
(See page 5 for filling instructions.)
2. Set the temperature control dial to its
highest setting and the variable
steam control to “0”.
3. When the temperature ready light
goes off, the iron has reached the
selected temperature. Set the
variable steam control to the highest
setting.
4. Keep the iron in a horizontal position
and allow it to steam until the water
runs out. Press the blast of steam
button to eliminate white residue
particles.
5. Repeat this procedure for two or
three fillings of water.
“Self-Clean
” position. Hot water and
CAUTION! DO NOT aim iron
at face, towards yourself, or
anyone else while using or
adjusting steam. Burns or
serious injury may occur.
steam will be emitted from the soleplate.
Swing the steam iron lightly back and forth
gently to allow lime and dust particles to
come out.
• When the water reservoir is empty, shift
the variable steam control from “Self-
Clean” position to “0”.
• Stand the iron upright and insert the plug
into the wall socket to let the iron heat up
again.
• Move the iron over a clean cotton cloth to
clean the soleplate and let the remaining
water on the soleplate evaporate.
EMPTYING THE IRON
1. Always empty iron after each use.
2. When finished using the iron, turn
the variable steam control to“0” and
the temperature control dial to "MIN".
3. Unplug the iron from the electrical
outlet.
WARNING! Before filling the
iron with water, be sure the
iron is not plugged into the
electrical outlet. The iron may
be filled with water while it is
hot.
4. Set variable steam control to "MAX".
5. Turn the iron upside down over the
sink with the tip pointing downward
and allow the water to flow from the
opening.
6. Set variable steam control to "0".
7. Allow iron to cool in an upright
position before storing.
CAUTION! TO PREVENT THE
RISK OF BURNS, use caution
when filling iron with water.
Burns can occur from touching
hot metal parts, hot water, or
steam.
STORAGE
1. Always turn the variable steam
control to “0” after you have
emptied the water tank.
2. Allow the iron to cool down.
3. Always store the iron in the upright
position to protect the soleplate.
4. From time to time, clean the exterior
of the iron with a damp cloth and
wipe dry.
5. If you use spray starch, wipe the
soleplate occasionally with a soft
damp cloth to prevent the build-up of
deposits.
6. If the iron has not been used for a
few weeks, hold the iron horizontally
and allow to steam for 2 minutes
before ironing.
DRY IRONING
For dry ironing, turn the variable steam
control dial all the way to the right to “0”.
This will cut off the steam flow if water is
in the water tank. All marked settings on
the temperature dial can be used for dry
ironing.
WARNING! Use caution when
emptying the iron. Burns may
occur from touching hot metal
surfaces, hot water or steam.
NOTE: Because of the soleplate design,
ordinary tap water may be used with this
iron. However, in very hard water areas,
we recommend using distilled or
demineralized water.
1. Turn temperature dial to "MIN" and
turn the variable steam control all
the way to the left to "0". (Fig. 1)
2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V
AC electrical outlet. The temperature
ready light will come on, indicating
that the iron is receiving power.
WARNING: Never fill the iron
with fabric conditioner,
starches or any other liquid, as
these will damage the steam
mechanism. Do not use
3. Turn the temperature dial to the
desired setting. (See "Ironing Guide"
for a guide to temperature selection.)
4. Place iron on its heel (on a stable,
protected surface) while iron is
contaminated water.
warming to desired temperature.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn temperature dial to "••" or
6. Steam is produced as soon as the
iron is held in the horizontal position.
Steam will stop coming out when the
iron is put on its heel in a vertical
position or by turning the steam
control dial to "0".
NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate
fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the iron on a hem or
an inside seam.
“MAX“ and turn the variable steam
control to “0”.
plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron
with water and re-prime the pump. The
iron may be filled with water while it is
hot.
2. Holding the iron at a slight angle,
pour water slowly into the water
filling inlet. See figure 2. Fill tank to
desired level or to the “MAX”
water level marking using the water
filling flask. (When the iron is upright,
see-through water tank allows you to
gauge the amount of water.) DO
NOT overfill the tank.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
4. For vertical steam,
press the blast of
steam button while
holding the iron
in a vertical
The auto shut-off safety function of your
iron is designed to engage after approx.
7 minutes of non-use. The auto shut-off
indicator light will flash when the auto
shut-off has activated. To reset your iron
and continue ironing follow these steps.
BLAST OF STEAM
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron
at face, towards yourself, or
anyone else while using or
adjusting steam. Burns or
serious injury may occur.
position. See
figure 5. The
vertical steam
function is useful
1) Lift the iron.
2) Holding the iron horizontally in front of
you, gently rock the iron back and
forth several times. This motion will
reset the safety switch inside the iron.
Do Not Shake the Iron.
The red temperature ready light will
illuminate when the auto shut-off system
has been reset. Allow time for the iron to
re-heat. The red temperature indicator
light will go out when the iron is ready for
use.
The blast-of-steam button is useful
when ironing denim, cotton, and linens.
It provides extra, sudden blasts of
steam which aid in removing stubborn
wrinkles.
Fig. 2
for steaming
curtains and
Fig. 5
drapes while still hanging.
WATER SPRAY
The blast-of-steam feature can be used
with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.
The water spray is
useful on fabrics
with stubborn
1. Make sure the water tank is at least
1/2 filled with water.
2. Set the temperature dial. Place the
wrinkles. Press the
spray button and a
jet of water will
3. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V
AC electrical outlet.
iron on its heel (on a stable,
Fig. 6
protected surface) and allow it to
heat for approximately 2 minutes.
3. With the iron in a horizontal position,
press the blast of steam button
several times to prime the pump.
See Figure 4.
spray onto the
4. Turn the temperature dial to any of
the temperatures within the steam
band and allow the iron to heat for
approximately 2 minutes before
ironing. Place iron on its heel (on a
stable, protected surface) while the
iron is warming to the desired
temperature.
5. Turn the variable steam control to
the right to increase the amount of
steam. (See figure 3) When using
extra steam, the iron uses more
water and it may be necessary to fill
the tank more often. For refilling the
iron with water follow the steps listed
above.
fabric being ironed.
See Figure 6. The water spray can be
used with dry or steam ironing as
desired.
SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES
Always read garment labels and follow
the manufacturer's ironing instructions.
Refer to the "Ironing Chart" on page 9
for temperature recommendations: See
figure 7.
•
Use low settings for synthetics.
•• Use moderate settings for wool,
silks, and blends.
••• Use high settings for cottons and
linens.
Fig. 4
For Steam Ironing
Fig. 7
Fig. 3
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