Garment Steamer/Iron
Model GI460
115/120V., 60 Hz., 230/240 V., 50 Hz.
800 Watts/870 Watts
Use and Care Instructions
Congratulations!
You are the owner of the Shark Garment
Steamer/Iron. To fully enjoy the advantages of your appliance, please
take a few minutes to read all the “Use & Care Instructions” and
keep the instructions handy for easy reference. Please review the
product warranty and mail the owner registration form.
For information or assistance:
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
21 Lawrence Paquette Industrial Drive
Champlain, NY 12919
Tel.: 1-866-98SHARK
Tel.: 1-800-798-7398
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GARMENT STEAMER/IRON
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
1. Temperature Control Dial
2. Red Pilot Light
3. Steam Trigger
4. Water Inlet Cover
5. Red Lint Brush
• Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.
• Temperature setting too low.
Turn to higher setting.
Garment Steamer/Iron
does not heat
6. Bristle Garment Brush
7. Locking Tab
8. Swivel Handle
9. Water Measuring Beaker
10. Dual Voltage Selector
(not shown)
• This is normal.
Pilot light
goes On and Off
The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is
switching the heating element On and Off to
maintain the selected temperature.
Some odor or small
particles come out of
steam vents of new
iron
• This is normal.
Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam
through 2-3 fillings & press the steam trigger
occasionally to eliminate small white particles.
Garment Steamer/Iron
does not steam
• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.
Add water.
• Make sure that the temperature control dial is correctly
set. For maximum steam, (setting ‘Max’ on steam
control), temperature control dial should be set on ‘•••’.
• Make sure the iron has reached the selected
temperature by confirming that the pilot light has gone
"Off". For more steam, turn temperature dial to
higher setting, e.g. ‘•••’.
• If temperature setting is correct and there is no steam,
gently tap the soleplate on the ironing board a few
times. Move the temperature control dial from ‘MIN’ to
‘Max’ a few times.
• Iron may not be hot enough. Set temperature control
dial to the ‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient
time to heat up (pilot light goes off).
Water droplets coming
from steam vents
• Overuse of steam trigger. 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.
Technical Specifications
Voltage:
115/120 V., 60Hz.
230/240 V., 50 Hz.
800 Watts/870 Watts
Power:
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BEFORE FIRST USE
IRONING CHART
Remove any labels, stickers or tags which may be attached to the body or
soleplate of the garment steamer/iron before using the appliance.
Read all instructions for use carefully. Always follow the Important Safeguards.
NOTE: Before starting to iron or steam
To select garment steamer/iron
temperature, align temperature
selected on dial with the indicator
on the water tank.
delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the garment steamer/iron
on a hem or an inside seam.
IMPORTANT
The first time an iron is used, some odor and small white particles may come
out of the steam vents. This perfectly normal and will cease to occur after the
iron has been in use for a short while.
DIRECTIONS
ON LABEL
Before you start using your garment steamer/iron, follow the instructions in the
manual and do the following in order to eliminate any odor and small white
residue particles and to ensure optimum steam performance.
SYNTHETIC
• Fill the garment steamer/iron with regular tap water.
• Set the temperature control dial to its highest setting.
• The pilot light will go off to indicate that the garment steamer/iron has
reached the selected temperature.
FIBERS, e.g.
acrylic, nylon
polyester
SILK
COTTON
LINEN
FABRIC
WOOL
• Keep the iron in a horizontal position and allow it to steam until the water runs
out.
• Press the steam trigger to eliminate white residue particles.
• Repeat this procedure through 2 or 3 fillings.
TEMP.
MIN
MAX
CONTROL
• • • • •
•
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your iron, check the
voltage and type of plug that is
required for your location. If
BURST OF
STEAM
necessary, readjust the dual voltage
switch according to local voltage -
115/120V, 60 Hz., 230/240V, 50 Hz.
This is accomplished by sliding the
dual voltage control switch located in
the rear of the iron to the
Set temperature
to "MAX"
corresponding voltage setting.
Note: The voltage selector is preset
at the factory for use on 115/120V,
60 Hz. N. A. household current.
Caution: Always disconnect the iron before adjusting the dual voltage
switch to the correct voltage setting.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
DRY IRONING
All marked settings on the temperature dial can be used for dry ironing.
1. Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet (see page 3 for voltage
settings). The pilot light light will go “On”, indicating that the iron is heating up.
2. Set Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature setting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
Using the Swivel Handle
The handle on the garment steamer/iron can be changed in
position by turning the handle 180° counter clockwise. (See
illustration at right.) You can use the iron with the handle over
it for regular ironing or with the handle behind it for steaming
garments. (See illustrations below.)
3. Place garment steamer/iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while
iron is warming to desired temperature.
4. When the iron has reached the desired temperature, the pilot light will go “Off”.
Using the Garment Brush
CAUTION! To prevent the risk of burns, make sure that the iron is not
plugged in and that the iron sole plate is not hot before you
slide on the garment brush to the iron.
1.
2.
3.
Disconnect the garment steamer/iron from the power supply.
If the appliance is hot, let it cool down first..
Slide the garment brush onto the soleplate of the garment steamer/iron
and lock in place by turning the locking tab 180° counter-clockwise.
To remove the garment brush, disconnect garment steamer/iron from the
power supply and let the unit cool down.
EMPTYING, CLEANING & STORING THE GARMENT
STEAMER/IRON
4.
5.
Always empty and clean your garment steamer/iron after each use and before
storing.
Turn the locking tab 180° clockwise and slide the garment brush off.
1. Turn the temperature control dial to the “MIN” position
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
3. Empty the garment steamer/iron of all remaining water in the water reservoir.
4. Allow the unit to cool down before cleaning.
5. When the garment steamer/iron has cooled down completely, scale and other
residue can be wiped off the soleplate with a damp cloth.
6. Store the garment steamer/iron in the upright position.
WARNING! Use caution when emptying the garment steamer/iron.
Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces, hot
water or steam.
Locking
Tab
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
Filling with Water
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
BURST OF STEAM & CONTINUOUS STEAM (Horizontal & Vertical)
Please note: Before using the garment steamer/iron for the first time, it is
important to purge the inside of the iron by allowing it to steam
freely for a minute. This allows the removal of any impurities left
by the manufacturing process.
WARNING! Before filling the garment steamer/iron with water, be sure that the
unit is not plugged into the electrical outlet. The garment
steamer/iron may be filled with water while it is hot.
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, use caution when filling
garment steamer/iron with water. Burns can occur from touching
hot metal parts, hot water or steam.
WARNING!DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while
using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.
CAUTION:Never fill the garment steamer/iron with fabric conditioner, starches
or any other liquid, as these will damage the steam mechanism. Do
not use contaminated water.
1. Make sure that the garment steamer/iron is unplugged from the power source.
2. Fill the unit with water following the instructions for filling on page 5.
3. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
4. Set the temperature control dial within the steam area, i.e. ““• • • ”.
(See page 5 for setting the temperature.)
NOTE: Because of the soleplate design, ordinary tap water may be used with this
appliance. However, in very hard water areas, we recommend using distilled
or demineralized water.
5. The pilot light will go “On”.
1. Disconnect the unit from the power supply.
2. Open the water inlet cover.
3. Using the measuring beaker provided and holding the
garment steamer/iron at a slight angle, pour water
slowly into the water filling inlet. See illustration.
DO NOT overfill the tank.
6. When the correct temperature has been reached, the pilot light will go “Off”.
7. When the pilot light has gone off, press the steam trigger to produce a strong
jet of steam. To prevent water leaking from the soleplate, do not keep the
steam trigger depressed for more than 5 seconds. See illustrations below.
8. When using the continuous steam feature, depress the steam trigger and then
release. Steam flow will begin shortly after releasing the steam trigger. To
maintain a constant flow of steam, depress and release steam trigger again
when steam flow has begun to drop.
4. Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet
(see page 3 for voltage settings).
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired
temperature setting 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. The
pilot light will come on. When the iron has reached the desired temperature, the
pilot light will go “Off”.
SETTING THE IRON TEMPERATURE
Set the temperature dial according to the type of fabric .
•
Synthetics
(low temperature)
• • Silk, Wool
(medium temperature)
• • • Cotton, Linen
(high temperature)
Burst of Steam
Vertical Steam
Please note: Before starting to iron delicate fabrics, i
temperature of the garment steamer/iron on a hem or an inside seam.
Please note: For maximum steam, the temperature control dial should
1. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature.
2. Stand the unit on its heel and connect it to the main power supply.
3. The pilot light will come on to indicate that the garment steamer/iron is
heating up. The light will go “Off” when the set temperature has been
reached and the garment steamer/iron is ready to use. The pilot light will go
on and off as the thermostat is switching the heating element on and off to
maintain the selected temperature.
be set at “• • • “.
IMPORTANT: If the garment steamer/iron has not been set to the correct
temperature setting for steam, water drops may leak from the
soleplate.
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