Troubleshooting - GE 169234 Manual Del Usuario

problEM
Iron does not
heat up.
Water leaks out
of the iron.
Iron does not
produce steam.
Iron leaves spots
on garments.
Iron-169234-04 (GB).indd 13

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAusE
• The power plug (13) is not
connected properly to the
wall outlet or the circuit
breaker may be tripped.
• The temperature
control (5) is set to off.
• The auto shut-off function
has been activated.
• The water reservoir (12) is
overfilled.
• The set temperature has
not been reached or is
too low.
• Water level in the water
reservoir (12) is too low.
• The set temperature has
not been reached.
• The function control (4)
is not set to the steam
ironing position.
• Anti-drip function shuts
off steam when the
temperature setting is
too low.
• Before use, there
is water left in the
water reservoir (12).
Leftover water may
stain garments and the
soleplate (15).
• Scale has built up inside
the water reservoir (12).
soluTion
• Re-connect the power
plug (13) properly to the
wall outlet or check the
circuit breaker.
• Set the temperature
control (5) to the desired
temperature.
• Tilt the iron down and back
to restart the iron.
• Pour out some water.
• Allow sufficient time for
the iron to preheat or set
higher temperature.
• Add water in the water
reservoir (12).
• Allow sufficient time for
the iron to heat up.
• Set the function control (4)
to the steam ironing
position.
• Set temperature higher.
• Always empty the water
reservoir (12) after each
use.
• Rinse the water
reservoir (12) periodically.
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