Iron
Item Stock Number
GE168943
UPC:
681131689434
Iron Safety.1
Know Your Iron.2
Using Your Iron..3
Caring For Your Iron.10
Customer Assistance.11
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Iron Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following;
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REAP AIL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
1* Use iron only for its intended use.
2* To protect against risk of'electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet.
Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead h grasp plug and pul) to disconnect
4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.
5. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling wilh water or emptying and when
not in use.
6. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To
avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Contact an authorized service
facility for information on examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of
electric shock when the iron is used
7. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not
leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.
8* Bums can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you
turn a steam iron upside down - there may be hot water in the reservoir.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
\. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same cireuit,
% If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 10-ampcre cord should be used. Cords rated
for less amperage may overhead Care should be taken to airange the cord so that, if cannot
be pulled or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Consumer Safety Information
This product is intended for household
use only*
This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug. This type of plug has one blade wider
than the other. The plug will fit into an
electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety
Feature intended to help induce die risk of
electrical shock. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, try reversing the
plug, IF die plug should still fail to fit, contact
a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet Do not attempt to defeat the safety1
purpose of the polarized plug by modifying
the plug in anyway.
Use live iron on an ironing board. Ironing on
any other surface may damage dial surface.
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