Fabric Setting Chart; Caring For Your Iron - GE 106792 Manual Del Usuario

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Fabric Setting Chart

Steam Setting
Temperature Setting
Off
O
Nylon, Acrylic
Silk
Wool
Polyester
Rayon
Cotton, Linen

Caring for Your Iron

Iron
1. The water tank of your iron should
be emptied after each use. Turn
Temperature Control Dial to Off.
Unplug the iron and hold over a
sink. Slowly tilt pointed end of iron
down over sink. Water will run out
of water tank opening.
2. After iron has completely cooled,
wrap cord loosely around the iron
and store in an upright position. Do
not store iron laying flat on soleplate.
Ironing Instructions
Dry iron using spray if necessary.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Use a press cloth and steam iron on the
wrong side of fabric.
Iron while fabric is still damp.
Iron using spray if necessary.
For cotton, iron while still damp or use
spray. For linen, iron fabric on wrong side.
Soleplate
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal
rivets, or snaps, as these may scratch
the soleplate.
2. To clean occasional build-up on the
soleplate, wipe with a sudsy cloth. Do
not use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads.
3. Always store iron upright in the heel
rest position.
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