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Shark GI576 Iron User Manual

1. Shark 1400 Watt iron OWNER S MANUAL Model GI576 120V 60 Hz 1400 Watts U S EURO PRO Operating LLC Canada EURO PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 4400 Bois Franc Plattsburgh NY 12901 St Laurent QC H4S 1A7 Tel 1 800 798 7398 www sharkcompany com EURO PRO X IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your iron basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 2 3 Read all instructions carefully Use iron only for its intended use To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids Always turn the iron to OFF before plugging in or unplugging from outlet Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet Grasp plug and pull to disconnect Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Let iron cool completely before putting away Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water emptying or when not in use Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or after the iron has been dropped or damaged in any manner To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the iron Return the iron to the EURO PRO Operating LLC for examination and repair Incorrect reassembly can cause the risk of electric shock when the iron is used Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board 9 Burns can occur
2. plugged in WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK never immerse the iron in water or other liquid 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 to retrieve it 10 11 12 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION Never use scouring 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 WARNING DO NOT aim iron at face towards yourself or anyone else while using or adjusting steam Burns or serious injury may occur Always store your iron on the iron in the upright position not on the soleplate If stored face down even the smallest amount of moisture will cause the soleplate to corrode and stain 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 IRONING CHART GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON Before using your 1400 Watt Iron The odor is safe and should not reoccur PAPA ay abel stickers or tags that after initial heating NOTE Before starting to iron delicate To select iron temperature align may be attached to the body or Also before ironing with steam for the fabrics it is best to first test th
3. reservoir Set the variable steam control to the no steam position 0 Insert the plug into the wall socket Set the temperature control dial to the maximum temperature Wait until the temperature indicator light goes off and steam iron has reached preset temperature Remove the plug from the wall socket Hold the steam iron horizontally over a sink Place the variable steam control lever 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 slide the variable steam control lever from Self Clean position to O 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 Va NNN _ _ La oe i ff p T Jf eee Vl S q gt ooo me ad v Z Z p Ld Xo EN e P 19 eS i L IN N i 7X N Vd ca ON P Ay Ky ONE a NS ns Fig 9 ig EMPTYING THE IRON 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
4. while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period return the complete appliance and accessories freight prepaid to In U S EURO PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh N Y 12901 In Canada EURO PRO Operating LLC 4400 Bois Franc St Laurent Quebec H4S 1A7 If the appliance is found by EURO PRO Operating LLC to be defective in material or workmanship EURO PRO Operating LLC will repair or replace it free of charge Proof of purchase date and 9 50 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must be included The liability of EURO PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our option This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit This warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs service or alterations to the product or any of its parts which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by EURO PRO Operating LLC This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and or conventional warranties The responsibility of EURO PRO Operating LLC if any is limited to the specific obligations expressly as
5. CR CEP ERY ep e IS VAN Becks he Seeman nie T uM eu I rd DATE OF PURCHASE iD aes MODEL GI576 SERIAL NO NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE 5t er oo Dre eo pita Se ruis adage Soap MO cot IUD ES 10 Printed in China TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS amp SOLUTIONS lron does not heat Thermostat ready light goes On and Off Some odor or small particles come out of steam vents of new iron lron does not steam Water droplets coming from steam vents e 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 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 This is normal Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam through 2 3 fillings amp press the steam burst button occasionally to eliminate small white particles Water tank may be empty or water level is very low Add water 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 eee Adjustable steam control is set on O 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 th
6. Fig 5 The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired Fig 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VERTICAL STEAM Vertical steaming enables you to remove wrinkles from delicate garments without having to rest them on the ironing board i e jackets curtains etc 1 Place garment on a hanger away from other garments or people 2 Hold the iron in a vertical position and press the steam button Fig 6 SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer s ironing instructions Refer to the Ironing Chart on page 10 for temperature recommendations Use low settings for synthetics ee Use moderate settings for wool silks and blends eee Use high settings for cottons and linens W506 Fig 7 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 ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF The auto shut off safety function of your iron is designed to engage from any position after approximately 7 minutes of non use The auto shut off indicator light will turn on when the auto shut off has been activated Fig 8 To reset your iron and continue ironing follow these steps 1 Lift iron from ironing board 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 S
7. e 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 e 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 e 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 Overuse of steam burst Allow more time between each burst e Iron may have been overfilled Turn iron off empty water and follow instructions for filling e Steam performance may be low if iron requires seasoning To season use regular tap water for 1or 2 tanks until steam performance improves Do not rest iron on soleplate Never use or rest iron on an unstable surface While the iron is hot never set iron on an unprotected surface even if it is on its heel rest WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY before filling the iron with water make sure that the plug is removed from the outlet CAUTION Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner starches or any other solution as these will damage the steam mechanism Do not use contaminated water WARNING TO AVOID FIRE never leave iron unattended while it is
8. e electrical outlet The iron may be filled with water while it is hot 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 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 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 1 Turn temperature dial to Min and slide the variable steam control lever to the 0 position 2 Holding the iron at a slight angle pour water slowly into the water filling inlet Fig 2 Fill tank to desired level or to the MAX 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 3 Plug the cord into a polarized 120V AC electrical outlet Fig 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the 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 5 Slide the variable steam control lever up to increase the amount of steam When using extra steam t
9. e temperature selected on dial with soleplate of the iron first time allow iron to heat hold in a temperature of the iron on a hem or an the indicator on the water tank When turned on for the first time your horizontal position and hit the burst of inside seam new iron may emit an odor for up to 10 steam button several times The iron minutes This is due to the initial may emit some small particles from the heating of the materials used in making steam holes This is normal and will the iron clear after pressing the burst of steam Pe button several times DIRECTIONS ON LABEL E SYNTHETIC FABRIC d FIBERS e g gt acrylic nylon polyester TEMP CONTROL STEAM a oe MINIMUM MAXIMUM CONTROL u J STEAM STEAM BURST OF STEAM 1 Power Supply Cord 7 Temperature Indicator Light amber 2 Spray Nozzle amp Auto Shut Off Light red 3 Water Filling Inlet 8 Temperature Control Dial 4 Variable Steam Control 9 Stainless Steel Soleplate SPRAY 5 Burst of Steam 10 Water Level Window 6 Spray Button 11 Water Flask Technical Specifications Voltage 120V 60HZz Power 1400 Watts iQ4ANOUl 38 LONNVO ATOILYV SIHL sue w jeqe y uo xd JEU 9jou esee qd USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SELF CLEANING In order to remove calcium and built up particles the self cleaning system should be run at least once a month Fig 9 Fill the water flask provided to the half full mark and then pour into the water
10. from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down there may be hot water in the reservoir 10 This appliance is for household use only WARNING The power cord on this product contains lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling EE INSTRUCTIONS To avoid a circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit 2 Ifan extension cord is absolutely necessary use a 15 ampere cord Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Use care to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do no attempt to defeat this safety feature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only Rev 01 06 Model GI576 EURO PRO X ONE 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EURO PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase when utilized for normal household use subject to the following conditions exclusions and exceptions If your appliance fails to operate properly
11. hake the Iron The temperature indicator light will illuminate when the auto shut off system has been reset Allow time for the iron to re heat The temperature indicator light will go out when the iron is ready for use Fig 8 IRONING HINTS WARNING To prevent fire do not leave iron unattended while connected e 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 e 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 e 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
12. he iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often See page 4 For Steam lroning Nv312 4135 Fig 3 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 sliding the steam lever to 0 BURST OF STEAM WARNING DO NOT aim iron at face towards yourself or anyone else while using or adjusting steam Burns or serious injuries 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 The burst of steam feature can be used with Dry or Steam ironing as desired 1 Make sure the water tank is at least 1 2 filled with water 2 Set the temperature dial to the Max position Place the iron on its heel on a stable protected surface and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes 3 With the iron in a horizontal position press the burst of steam button several times to prime the pump Fig 4 MINNS Lu NL MN UM NL a NL uA NL 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 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
13. s too low to build sufficient steam The anti drip function reduces water dripping and water stains It does not prevent water dripping and water stains if you press the steam burst button too often or if the temperature is too low The amount of water droplets will eventually decrease after the iron is used for 2 to 3 tankfuls of steaming and ironing DRY IRONING All marked settings on the temperature dial can be used for dry ironing Slide the variable steam control lever to the 0 position as shown in Figure 1 This will cut off the steam flow if water is in the tank dll db D 5 jj AN r o A Fig 1 1 Turn temperature dial to MIN and slide the variable steam control lever all the way to 0 2 Plug the cord into a polarized 120V AC electrical outlet The temperature indicator light will come on indicating that the iron is receiving power 3 Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting See Ironing Guide for a guide to temperature selection 4 Place iron on its heel on a stable protected surface while iron is warming to desired temperature 5 When the desired temperature is reached the temperature indicator light will go Off 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 WARNING Before filling the iron with water be sure the iron is not plugged into th
14. sumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty In no event is EURO PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Important Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information model number and what you believe is the problem with item We recommend you insure the package as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty Mark the outside of your package ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE We are constantly striving to improve our products therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY Please complete and return within ten 10 days of purchase The registration will enable us to contact you in the event a product defect is discovered By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions RETURN TO EURO PRO Operating LLC 4400 Bois Franc St Laurent Quebec H4S 1A7 PURCHASER V c ue hdd midi DM uM Le O
15. tip pointing downward and allow the water to flow from the opening 6 Set variable steam control to 0 7 Allow iron to cool in an upright position before storing WARNING Use caution when emptying the iron Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces hot water or steam STORAGE 1 Always turn the variable steam control to 0 after you have emptied the water tank 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 NOTE The anti drip function reduces water dripping and water stains It does not prevent water dripping and water stains if you press the steam burst button too often or if the temperature is too low The amount of water droplets will eventually decrease after the iron is used for 2 to 3 tankfuls of steaming and ironing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V AC polarized electrical outlet Do not use any other type of outlet ANTI DRIP FEATURE Built in Anti Drip feature helps reduce water spots by cutting the water flow when the iron temperature i

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