GE 898693 User Manual

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OPERATION
Before rst use
• Carefully remove all packaging materials and retain for future use.
• Unwind the power cord (11).
• 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 (21) and water tank (20) 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 synthetics
Dry iron on reverse side of
garments.
Silk silk
Dry iron on reverse side of
garments.
Wool
wool
Steam iron while damp on
reverse side of garments.
Linen
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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GE 898693 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	898693
Category	Iron
Language	English