GE Iron 840146200 User Manual

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IRON  
FER À REPASSER  
PLANCHA  
READ BEFORE USE  
LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION  
LEA ANTES DE USAR  
840146200  
106671R, 169153  
106822R, 106820  
For Customer Assistance, call Customer Service at  
1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)  
Pour l’assistance à la clientèle au Canada : 1-877-556-0973  
Para comunicarse con Asistencia al Cliente en México: 01-800-343-7378  
Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
1. Spray/Blast Buttons (see inset)  
2. Adjustable Steam Switch (see inset)  
3. Water Tank Opening  
4. Spray Nozzle  
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1
2
5. Water Window  
3
9
6. Temperature Control Dial  
4
7, Soleplate  
8
8. Power ON/Auto Shutoff Reset  
Button/Light  
9. Heel Rest  
10. Cord  
11. Cord Release Button  
(on select models)  
12. Retractable Cord  
(on select models)  
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5
6
11  
1
2
Blast Spray  
BEFORE FIRST USE  
• Steam vents should be cleaned before first use.  
• During the first use of the iron, it may appear to smoke. This will stop and does not  
indicate a defect or hazard.  
• To clean steam vents before first use, prepare iron for steam ironing, then iron over  
an old cloth for a few minutes while letting the iron steam. Press the Blast button  
several times to clean the vents. Then follow the Self-Cleaning instructions.  
• Many irons spit or sputter during the first few uses with tap water. This happens as the  
steam chamber becomes conditioned. This will stop after a few uses.  
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TO DRY IRON  
1. Plug iron into outlet.  
2. Turn Adjustable Steam Switch to Dry Iron O.  
3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature. Allow two minutes for iron to  
reach desired temperature.  
4. To turn iron OFF (O), turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF (O) and unplug iron.  
TO STEAM IRON  
1. Unplug iron. Turn Adjustable Steam Switch to Dry Iron O. Set iron upright on heel rest.  
2. Using a cup, slowly pour tap water into water tank opening until MAX fill line has  
been reached. Do not fill iron directly from the faucet.  
3. Plug iron into outlet.  
4. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to desired fabric setting in the steam range.  
5. Allow two minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature.  
6. Set Adjustable Steam Switch to the recommended steam level. See the “Fabric  
Setting Chart.”  
7. To turn iron off, set Adjustable Steam Switch to Dry Iron O. Turn the Temperature  
Control Dial to OFF ( O ). Unplug iron.  
8. Empty water from the iron following directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”  
Water  
Please use ordinary tap water. If you have extremely hard water, alternate between  
tap water and distilled water for use in the iron.  
FABRIC SETTING CHART  
Steam  
Setting  
Ironing Instructions  
Temperature Setting  
Off  
Nylon,  
Dry iron using spray if necessary.  
Acrylic  
O
Silk  
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.  
Iron while fabric is still damp.  
Polyester  
••  
Wool  
Use a press cloth and steam iron on the  
wrong side of fabric.  
••  
Rayon  
Iron using spray if necessary.  
•••  
Cotton,  
Linen  
For cotton, iron while still damp or use spray.  
For linen, iron fabric on wrong side.  
•••  
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CARING FOR YOUR IRON  
Iron  
1. The water tank of your iron should be emptied after each use. Turn Temperature  
Control Dial to OFF ( O ). Unplug the iron and hold over a sink. Slowly tilt pointed end  
of iron down over sink. Water will run out of water tank opening.  
2. After iron has completely cooled, fully retract cord into iron or loop cord loosely  
around iron, as applicable, and store in an upright position. Do not store iron laying  
flat on soleplate.  
Soleplate  
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, as these may scratch the  
soleplate.  
2. To clean occasional build-up on the soleplate, wipe with a sudsy cloth. Do not use  
abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.  
3. Always store iron upright in the heel rest position.  
Self-Clean (on selected models)  
To keep the steam vents clear of any build-up, follow these instructions each time you  
iron using steam.  
1. Turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF ( O ) and set Adjustable Steam Switch to Dry  
Iron O. Fill iron with water to 12 of its maximum capacity.  
2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to Linen setting and let iron heat for 2 minutes. Keep  
Adjustable Steam Switch on Dry Iron O.  
3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF ( O ). Unplug iron and hold over a sink with  
soleplate facing down.  
4. Turn Adjustable Steam Switch to MAX, while pressing Blast of Steam button often. Boiling  
water and steam will flow out of steam vents. Allow all water to drain from iron.  
5. Gently move iron front to back to allow water to clean entire soleplate area.  
6. If water still remains inside of soleplate, reheat iron as indicated in Step 2. Boiling  
water and steam could still flow out of steam vents.  
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(on selected models)  
FEATURES  
Adjustable Steam Switch  
This knob provides steam for fabrics such as wool and linen. See the “Fabric Setting  
Chart” for details. Set the switch to Dry Iron O to iron without steam.  
Spray and Blast of Steam Buttons  
Push Blast Button for an extra blast of steam. Push Spray Button to release a fine spray  
of water for difficult wrinkles in cotton or linen.  
Power ON/ Auto Shutoff Reset Button/Light  
This light comes on when the iron is first plugged in. After one hour, the iron will shut  
off and the light will go out. Push the Reset Button/Light to turn  
the iron back on.  
Power On Light  
On units not provided with Auto Shutoff, this light comes on when the iron is plugged in  
and remains on until the iron is unplugged. The light stays on even if Temperature  
Control Dial is turned to OFF ( O ).  
Retractable Cord  
1. Pull cord to desired length. Do not unwind cord beyond colored tape indicator on  
cord.  
2. To store cord, press and hold the Cord Release Button while guiding the cord into the  
storage area.  
CAUTION: Hold plug while retracting cord. Do not let cord  
retract freely. Cord may jam on reel or loose cord may whip  
back and forth and could cause injury.  
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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  
out of the iron.  
• Do not overfill the water tank.  
• 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  
on clothing.  
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.  
Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and soleplate.  
Wrinkles not  
removed.  
• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric.  
Fabric/clothing  
scorched.  
• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower setting.  
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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CUSTOMER SERVICE  
If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number.  
For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to  
assist you. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance.  
MODEL: ________________ TYPE: _________________ SERIES: ________________  
Customer Assistance Number 1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)  
Keep these numbers for future reference!  
Two-Year Limited Warranty  
What does your warranty cover?  
How does state law relate to this warranty?  
• This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights, and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state or province  
to province.  
• Any defect in material or workmanship.  
For how long after the original purchase?  
• Two years.  
What will we do?  
• THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER  
WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL,  
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY  
STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
• Provide you with a new one.  
• For those items still under warranty but no  
longer available, WAL-MART reserves the  
right to replace with a similar GE branded  
product of equal or greater value.  
How do you make a warranty claim?  
• Save your receipt.  
• WAL-MART, GE, AND THE PRODUCT  
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL  
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,  
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES  
CAUSED BY USE OF THIS APPLIANCE. ANY  
LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN  
AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE  
PAID WHETHER A CLAIM, HOWEVER  
INSTITUTED, IS BASED ON CONTRACT,  
INDEMNITY, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING  
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER-  
WISE. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT  
ALLOW THIS EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES  
SO THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
• Properly pack your unit. We recommend  
using the original carton and packing  
materials.  
• Return the product to your nearest  
WAL-MART store or call Customer  
Assistance at 1-877-207-0923 (US) or  
1-877-556-0973 (Canada).  
What does your warranty not cover?  
• Parts subject to wear, including, without  
limitation, glass parts, glass containers,  
cutter/strainer, blades, seals, gaskets,  
clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators,  
etc.  
• Commercial use or any other use not found What if you encounter a problem with this  
in printed directions.  
product while using it outside the country  
of purchase?  
• The warranty is valid only in the country of  
purchase and you follow the warranty  
claim procedure as noted.  
• Damage from misuse, abuse, or neglect,  
including failure to clean product regularly  
in accordance with manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
is a trademark of General Electric Company  
and is used under license by  
WAL-MART Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716  
Marketed in Canada by:  
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.  
1940 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P9  
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