Troubleshooting - GE 169153 Manual

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Iron won't heat.
Water is leaking
out of the iron.
Iron won't steam.
Iron leaves spots
on clothing.
Wrinkles not
removed.
Fabric/clothing
scorched.
Twisted cord.
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Things TO CHECK
• 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.
• 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.
• If using Blast, press button less frequently (not more
than once every two seconds).
• Follow the Self-Cleaning instructions one or two times
with tap water (not distilled) to "condition" the iron.
• Check the water level.
• Is the Adjustable Steam Switch in the STEAM position?
• Has the iron had enough time to preheat?
• ALWAYS empty the water tank of the iron after using.
Water left in the tank may discolor clothing and
soleplate.
• Check Temperature Control Dial is set to correct fabric.
• Check Temperature Control Dial and set to lower setting.
Allow iron to cool down 5 minutes before continuing.
• 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.
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