1700 Watt Pro Iron
with Supersize Soleplate
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model GI485XH
1700 Watts, 120V., 60 Hz.
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
U.S.: 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Canada: 4400 Bois-Franc
St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7
Tel. : 1 (800) 798-7398
TROUBLESHOOTING
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
9. CAUTION: Never use scouring
1. Do not rest iron on soleplate.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
outlet only.
Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.
• Temperature setting too low.
Turn to higher setting.
pads, abrasive or chemical
cleaners, or solvents to clean the
exterior or soleplate of your iron.
Doing so will scratch and/or
damage the surface.
2. Never use or rest iron on an
unstable surface.
Iron does not heat
3. While the iron is hot, never set iron
on an unprotected surface - even if it
is on its heel rest.
10.WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at
face, towards yourself, or anyone
else while using or adjusting
steam. Burns or serious injury
may occur.
4. WARNING! TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER
INJURY, before filling the iron
with water, make sure that the
plug is removed from the outlet.
Thermostat ready light
goes On and Off
• This is normal.
The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is
switching the heating element On and Off to
maintain the selected temperature.
11.Always store your iron in the upright
position, not flat on the soleplate. If
stored face down, even the smallest
amount of moisture will cause the
soleplate to corrode and stain.
5. CAUTION: Never fill the iron with
fabric conditioner, starches or any
other solution, as these will
• This is normal.
Some odor or small
particles come out of
steam vents of new
iron
Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam
through 2-3 fillings & press the steam burst button
occasionally to eliminate small white particles.
damage the steam mechanism. Do
not use contaminated water.
12.DANGER! Never use the iron if it
is damaged or dropped. Using the
iron when it is damaged could
create the risks of fire, electric
shock, injury or death.
6. WARNING! TO AVOID FIRE, never
leave iron unattended while it is
plugged in.
• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.
Add water.
Iron does not steam
• Make sure that the temperature control dial and
the variable steam control are correctly set. For
maximum steam, (setting "Max" on steam control),
temperature control dial should be set on "•••".
• Adjustable steam control is set on "0".
Always allow the iron to reach the selected
temperature with the adjustable steam control setting
at "0". Make sure the temperature control dial is set in
the correct steam area, e.g. "•", and the steam control
is not on "0". For more steam, turn temperature dial to
higher setting, e.g. "•••", and the steam control to
"Max".
• If temperature setting and steam control setting are
correct and there is no steam, gently tap the
soleplate on the ironing board a few times. Move
the variable steam control from "0" to "Max" a few
times.
7. WARNING! TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK, never
immerse the iron in water or other
liquid.
8. WARNING! TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK, never use the
iron in a location where it can fall
or be pulled into water or any
other liquid. If the iron falls into
water or any other liquid, unplug it
immediately. DO NOT reach into
the water or liquid.
• Iron may not be hot enough. Set thermostat to the
"Max" position. Always allow iron sufficient time to
heat up (thermostat light goes off) before activating
the variable steam control.
Water droplets coming
from steam vents
• Overuse of steam burst. Allow more time between
each burst.
• Iron may have been overfilled. Turn iron off,empty
water and follow instructions for filling.
• Steam performance may be low if iron requires
seasoning. To season, use regular tap water for 1or 2
tanks until steam performance improves.
Printed in China
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON
IRONING CHART
Before using your Pro Iron, remove any
The odor is safe and should not reoccur
after initial heating.
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate
To select iron temperature, align
temperature selected on dial with
the indicator on the water tank.
labels, stickers or tags that may be
attached to the body or soleplate of the
iron.
When turned on for the first time, your
new iron may emit an odor for up to 10
minutes. This is due to the initial
heating of the materials used in making
the iron.
fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the iron on a hem or an
inside seam.
Also, before ironing with steam for the
first time, allow iron to heat, hold in a
horizontal position and hit the burst of
steam button several times. The iron
may emit some small particles from the
steam holes. This is normal and will
clear after pressing the burst of steam
button several times.
DIRECTIONS
ON LABEL
SYNTHETIC
FIBERS, e.g.
acrylic, nylon
polyester
SILK
COTTON
LINEN
FABRIC
WOOL
TEMP.
MIN
MAX
CONTROL
• • • • •
•
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
STEAM
CONTROL
0
STEAM
STEAM
BURST OF
STEAM
1. Power Supply Cord
2. Spray Nozzle
3. Water Filling Inlet
4. Variable Steam Control
5. Burst of Steam
8. Temperature Ready Light
9. Temperature Control Dial
10.Stainless Steel Soleplate
11.Water Level Window
12.super-size Soleplate
13.Soleplate Clip
6. Spray Button
7. Auto Shut-Off Light
14.Beaker
SPRAY
Technical Specifications
Voltage:
Power:
120V., 60Hz.
1700 Watts
Illustrations may differ from actual product.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EMPTYING THE IRON
STORAGE
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE
WARNING! Before filling the iron
with water, be sure the iron is not
plugged into the electrical outlet. The
iron may be filled with water while it
is hot.
1. Always empty iron after each use.
2. When finished using the iron, turn
the variable steam control to“0” and
the temperature control dial to "MIN".
3. Unplug the iron from the electrical
outlet.
4. Set variable steam control to "MAX".
5. Turn the iron upside down over the
sink with the tip pointing downward
and allow the water to flow from the
opening.
1. Always turn the variable steam
control to “0” after you have
emptied the water tank.
ONLY and may be plugged into any
120V AC polarized electrical outlet. Do
not use any other type of outlet.
2. Allow the iron to cool down.
3. Always store the iron in the upright
position to protect the soleplate.
4. From time to time, clean the exterior
of the iron with a damp cloth and
wipe dry.
5. If you use spray starch, wipe the
soleplate occasionally with a soft
damp cloth to prevent the build-up of
deposits.
6. If the iron has not been used for a
few weeks, hold the iron horizontally
and allow to steam for 2 minutes
before ironing.
DRY IRONING
WARNING! TO PREVENT THE RISK
OF BURNS, use caution when filling
iron with water. Burns can occur
from touching hot metal parts, hot
water, or steam.
All marked settings on the temperature
dial can be used for dry ironing. Slide
the variable steam control lever all the
down as shown in Figure 1. This will cut
off the steam flow if water is in the tank.
6. Set variable steam control to "0".
7. Allow iron to cool in an upright
position before storing.
NOTE: Because of the soleplate design,
ordinary tap water may be used with this
iron. However, in very hard water areas,
we recommend using distilled or
demineralized water.
For Dry Ironing:
WARNING! Use caution when
emptying the iron. Burns may occur
from touching hot metal surfaces,
hot water or steam.
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WARNING: The anti-drip function
reduces water dripping and water
stains. It does not prevent water
dripping or water stains if you press
the steam burst button too often or if
temperature is too low. The amount
of water droplets will eventually
CAUTION: Never fill the iron with
fabric conditioner, starches or any
other liquid, as these will damage the
steam mechanism. Do not use
contaminated water.
SELF-CLEANING
In order to remove calcium and built-up
particles, the self-cleaning system should be
run at least once a month.
• Fill the water beaker provided halfway
and then pour into the water reservoir.
• Set the variable steam control to the no
steam position.
• Insert the main plug into the wall socket.
• Set the temperature control dial to the
maximum temperature.
• Wait until the thermostat light goes off and
steam iron has reached preset
temperature.
Fig. 1
1. Turn temperature dial to "••" or "•••"
and slide lever all the way to the left.
decrease after iron is used for 2 to 3
tankfuls of steaming and ironing.
1. Turn temperature dial to "MIN" and
slide the variable steam control lever
all the way down to "0".
2. Holding the iron at a slight angle,
pour water slowly into the water
filling inlet. See figure 2. Fill tank to
desired level or to the “MAX”
2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V
AC electrical outlet. The power "ON"
light will come on, indicating that the
iron is receiving power.
water level marking using the water
filling flask. (When the iron is upright,
see-through water tank allows you to
gauge the amount of water.) DO
NOT overfill the tank.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Hold the steam iron horizontally over a
sink.
3. Turn the temperature dial to the
desired setting. (See "Ironing Guide"
for a guide to temperature selection.)
• Turn the variable steam control to
“Self-Clean
” position. Hot water and
steam will be emitted from the soleplate.
Swing the steam iron lightly back and forth
gently to allow lime and dust particles to
come out.
• When the water reservoir is empty, shift
the variable steam control from “Self-
Clean” position to “0”.
• Stand the iron upright and insert the plug
into the wall socket to let the iron heat up
again.
• Move the iron over a clean cotton cloth to
clean the soleplate and let the remaining
water on the soleplate evaporate.
4. Place iron on its heel (on a stable,
protected surface) while iron is
warming to desired temperature.
5. Always allow the iron to cool before
attaching the super-size soleplate.
STEAM IRONING
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face,
towards yourself, or anyone else
while using or adjusting steam.
Burns or serious injury may occur.
Fig. 2
3. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V
AC electrical outlet.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
SELECTING IRON
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC
SHUT-OFF
4. Turn the temperature dial to any of
3. With the iron in a horizontal position,
press the burst of steam button
several times to prime the pump.
See Figure 4.
TEMPERATURES
the temperatures within the gray
steam band and allow the iron to
heat for approximately 2 minutes
before ironing. Place iron on its
heel (on a stable, protected
surface) while the iron is warming to
desired temperature.
Always read garment labels and follow
the manufacturer's ironing instructions.
Refer to the "Ironing Chart" on page 8
for temperature recommendations: See
figures 7 & 8.
The auto shut-off safety function of your
Pro Iron is designed to engage after
approx. 8 minutes of non-use. The auto
shut-off indicator light will flash when the
auto shut-off has activated. To reset your
iron and continue ironing follow these
steps. See figure 10.
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Use low settings for synthetics.
5. Slide the steam lever up to increase
the amount of steam. When using
extra steam, the iron uses more
water and it may be necessary to fill
the tank more often. See page 4 for
refilling the iron with water.
•• Use moderate settings for wool,
silks, and blends.
1) Lift iron from stand.
2) Holding the iron horizontally in front of
you, gently rock the iron back and
forth several times. This motion will
reset the safety switch inside the iron.
Do Not Shake the Iron.
••• Use high settings for cottons and
linens.
Variable Steam Control
For Steam Ironing:
The red temperature ready light will
illuminate when the auto shut-off system
has been reset. Allow time for the iron to
re-heat. The red temperature indicator
light will go out when the iron is ready for
use.
Fig. 4
NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the
plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron
with water and re-prime the pump. The
iron may be filled with water while it is
hot.
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Fig. 7
Fig. 8
4. For vertical steam, press the burst of
steam button while holding the iron in
a vertical position. See figure 5. The
vertical steam function is useful for
steaming curtains and drapes while
still hanging.
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate
fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the iron on a hem or
an inside seam.
Fig. 3
Fig. 10
6. Steam is produced as soon as the
iron is held in the horizontal position.
Steam will stop coming out when the
iron is put on its heel in a vertical
position or by turning the steam
control dial to "0".
ATTACHING THE SUPER-
SIZE SOLEPLATE
IRONING HINTS
WARNING! Use caution when
WARNING! To prevent fire, do not
leave iron unattended while
connected.
attaching the soleplate to the iron..
Burns may occur from touching hot
metal surfaces, hot water or steam.
BURST OF STEAM
•
Sort articles to be ironed according
to the type of fabric. This will reduce
the need to adjust the temperature
for different types of garments.
1. Lift the soleplate clamp and place
the iron on the soleplate making sure
that the heel of the iron is fitted into
the two retaining tabs on the back of
the super-size soleplate.
2. Lower the nose of the iron and close
the soleplate clamp to secure the
iron in place. See figure 9.
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face,
towards yourself, or anyone else
while using or adjusting steam.
Burns or serious injury may occur.
The burst-of-steam button is useful
when ironing denim, cotton, and linens.
It provides extra, sudden blasts of
steam which aid in removing stubborn
wrinkles.
Fig. 5
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If you are not sure of the fiber
content of a garment, test a small
area such as a seam or inside hem
section before ironing a visible area.
Start with a low temperature setting
and gradually increase to find the
best setting.
WATER SPRAY
The water spray is useful on fabrics with
stubborn wrinkles. Press the spray
button and a jet of water will spray onto
the fabric being ironed. See Figure 6.
The water spray can be used with dry or
steam ironing as desired.
The burst-of-steam feature can be used
with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.
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When reducing the temperature to
iron sensitive fabrics, allow
approximately 2 minutes for the iron
to cool to the new temperature
setting.
Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen
and silk are best ironed with an
ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.
1. Make sure the water tank is at least
1/2 filled with water.
2. Set the temperature dial. Place the
iron on its heel (on a stable,
protected surface) and allow it to
heat for approximately 2 minutes.
Fig. 9
Fig. 6
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