GE 840096400 Manuel D’Utilisation

Remove iron from power base. Using

a cup, slowly
pour 6 ounces 
(

3

⁄

4

cup) of tap

water into water 
tank opening. 
Do not fill iron
directly from 
the faucet.

Plug power base into outlet. 

Turn the Temperature Control Dial 
to desired fabric setting in the steam
range. 

Allow three minutes for the iron to

reach desired temperature.

Set Adjustable Steam Switch to the

recommended
steam level. 
See “Fabric
Setting Chart”
on page 4.

NOTE: Do not attempt to fill iron while in power base.

To turn iron off, set Adjustable Steam

Switch to O (Dry Iron). Turn the
Temperature Control Dial to Off and
unplug iron from base.

Empty water from the iron following 

directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”

• When first steaming from an empty

iron, up to 20 seconds may be needed
before the iron begins to steam.

• For best results, always return the iron

to the power base when not in use,
even if only for a few seconds.

Water
For best steam performance, use ordi-
nary tap water. If you have extremely
hard water, alternate between tap water
and distilled water for use in the iron.

Turn Temperature Control Dial 

to desired 
temperature.
Allow three
minutes for iron
to reach desired 
temperature.

To turn iron Off, turn Temperature 

Control Dial to Off and unplug
power base.

Plug power base into outlet. 

Set the Adjustable Steam Switch 

to O (the Dry 
Iron position).

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