GE 898694 - Operation; Before First Use

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OPERATION
Before rst use
• Carefully remove all packaging materials and retain for future use.
• Hold the handle (7) with one hand and pull the power cord (8) from the cord storage
(9) with the other hand.
• Clean the outside of the iron with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
• Placetheirononaatandheat-resistantsurface.
NOTES:
• Whenusingtheironforthersttime,werecommendtestingitonasparepieceof
fabric to ensure the soleplate (16) and water tank (15) are completely clean.
• Theironmayproduceanodorandgiveosmokewhenswitchedonfortherst
time, as residues from the production process are eliminated. This is normal and
does not indicate a defect or hazard.
• Theironmayspitorsputterduringtherstfewuseswithtapwater.Thishappens
as the steam chamber becomes conditioned. This will stop after a few uses.
Preparing garments to be ironed
NOTE: Always follow the ironing instructions attached to the garments. Should these be
missing, please refer to the instructions in the table below:
Label Garment Temp. select panel Ironing instructions
Synthetics o synthetics
Dry iron on reverse side of
garments.
Silk - wool
synthetics
silk-wool
Dry iron on reverse side of
garments.
Linen
silk-wool
cotton-linen
Steam iron while damp on
reverse side of garments.
Cotton
Steam iron while damp using
steam or spray.
Do not iron
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