Filling The Water Tank; Ironing Tips - GE 106636 Owner's Manual

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Filling the Water Tank

Temperature Dial and Fabric/Setting Chart
Setting
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOTE: To dry iron on settings 4-9, empty all water from the tank.

Ironing Tips

• Always check fabric content before
ironing. If the fabric is a blend, use
the lower temperature setting.
• If the fabric content is unknown, use
the lowest temperature setting and test
on an inside seam of the garment.
• If ironing several items, start ironing
the items which need the lowest
temperature setting first. An iron heats
up much faster than it cools down.
Water
Window
To Iron
Ironing Instructions
Off/Clean
Acetate Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Nylon Dry iron; use spray if necessary.
Acrylic Dry iron; use spray if necessary.
Silk, Lycra Iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Wool Use a pressing cloth and steam iron.
Polyester Iron while fabric is still damp.
Rayon Iron on the wrong side of fabric.
Cotton Iron while still damp.
Linen Iron on wrong side while fabric is still damp.
1. Make sure iron is unplugged.
2. Regular tap water should be used.
In areas with extremely hard water,
the use of distilled or filtered water
is highly recommended.
3. Slowly pour water into water fill
opening until water level reaches
the top of the Water Window
(8 ounces). Never overfill.
NOTE: Never place anything in your
iron except water. Products like liq-
uid starch will damage your iron and
clothing if placed in the water tank.
• To maintain the quality of the
soleplate, never iron over zippers,
pins, buttons, or anything metal.
• Use caution when ironing around
plastic buttons and zippers as these
may melt.
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