Conair GS28TKC User manual

Follow the steps for care and cleaning.
FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER
(PRIOR TO PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE)
Remove the water container with the handle
OPERATING THE STEAMER
1. Make sure the "I"/"O" (ON/OFF) switch is
in the "O" (OFF) position.
2. Make sure all hose connections are
secure and tight.
3. Make sure the telescopic pole is fully
extended and the hose is not twisted
or kinked.
4. Plug the steamer cord into a normal
electrical outlet.
5. Turn the "I"/"O" (ON/OFF) switch to the
"I" (ON) position.
6. The switch will light to indicate when
power is "I" (ON)
7. Steam will be produced from the
nozzle in about one minute.
8. To turn the steamer off, turn the "I"/"O"
(ON/OFF) switch to the "O" (OFF) position.
Cool-touch
handle with
easy-grip
raised ribs
Removable
5ft. cool-touch
insulated hose
with storage clip
Telescoping pole
hangs garments
and nozzle and
collapses for
storage
360˚ rotating
hanger
Steam nozzle
Removable, easy-
to-fill and easy-
to-clean 2.5-liter
water tank with
integrated carry
handle
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR STEAMER
Pant clips
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
and turn upside down. Unscrew the valve
in the center of the base. Fill container by
holding container under a source of running
cold water until the container is filled to the
desired level. Do not overfill. Screw the valve
cap onto the water container and return the
container to the upright position. Place the
water container onto the base and make cer-
tain it is seated properly in the cavity.
DO NOT FILL THE CONTAINER WITH HOT
WATER.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Conair will repair or replace, at our option,
your appliance free of charge for 12 months
from the date of purchase if the appliance is
defective in workmanship or materials.
To obtain service under this warranty, return
the defective product to the service centre
below together with your sales slip and $7.50 for
postage and handling.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS,
OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DU-
RATION TO THE 12 MONTH DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHATSOEVER.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
province to province.
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Instructions
for Use
For your safety
and continued
enjoyment of this
product, always
read the instruction
book carefully
before using.
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SERVICE CENTRE:
Conair Consumer Products Inc.
100 Conair Parkway,
Woodbridge, Ontario, L4H 0L2.
1-800-472-7606
©2012 Conair Consumer Products Inc.
www.conaircanada.ca
Consumer Call Centre E-mail :
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, espe-
cially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be taken,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
DANGER — Any appliance is elec-
trically live even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
1. Always unplug appliance immediately
after using.
2. Do not place or store appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in, or drop into water or
other liquids.
4. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of
burns,
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
1. This appliance should never be left
unattended when plugged in.
2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
or near children or individuals with certain
disabilities. Unsupervised use could result in
fire or personal injury.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not work-
ing properly, or if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. Do not
attempt to repair the appliance. Incorrect
reassembly or repair could cause a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when the appliance is used. Return the
appliance to an authorized service center
for examination and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not allow cord to contact heated sur-
faces. Do not pull or twist cord. Let appliance
cool completely before putting away.
6. This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
8. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
9. Do not use an extension cord to operate
appliance.
10. Surfaces of this appliance may be hot
when in use. Do not let heated surfaces
touch eyes or skin.
11. Do not place the steam nozzle directly on
any surface or on the appliance power cord
while it is hot or plugged in. Use the stand
provided.
12. Unplug this appliance before filling or
emptying. Do not overfill.
13. While emitting steam, this appliance may
cause burns if it is used too close to the skin,
scalp or eyes, or if it is used incorrectly. To
reduce the risk of contact with hot water
discharging from steam vents, test appliance
before each use by holding it away from body.
14. Do not operate steamer without properly
filling the water container.
15. Always keep the hose and nozzle
elevated above the water container.
16. Never yank cord to disconnect from out-
let. Instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
17. Burns could occur from touching hot
metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use care
when removing water tank or when you turn
a steam appliance upside down – there may
be hot water in reservoir.
18. To reduce likelihood of circuit overload,
do not operate another high-wattage appli-
ance on the same circuit.
19. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, a 15 ampere rated cord should
be used. Cords rated for less amperage may
overheat. Care should be taken to arrange
the cord so that it cannot be pulled or
tripped over.
20. Always remove the reservoir from the
appliance before filling it with water.
21. When changing attachments, please
be sure the unit is off and no steam is being
released in order to avoid contact with hot
water.
22. Use caution when changing attachments,
as they may contain hot water from conden-
sation. Ensure the attachments are dry or
cooled off, to avoid contact with hot water.

CLEANING AND STORING
I. Turn the "I"/"O" (ON/OFF) switch to the
"O" (OFF) position and unplug from the
power source.
2. Wait for the steamer to cool completely for
at least 30 minutes.
3. Unplug power cord and retract it into the
housing.
4. Remove the steamer hose.
5. Remove the water container from unit,
unscrew valve and empty unused contents.
Allow to air dry.
6. Remove excess water from the reservoir
by unscrewing the plug on the bottom of the
steamer and letting the water drain out.
7. Collapse telescopic hanger rod.
8. Replace water container.
9. Store the unit.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
During operation, the steamer hose may
gurgle. This is a normal result of condensa-
tion collecting inside the hose. Simply lift the
handle upward until the hose is extended
to its full height. The gurgling will disappear
when the excess moisture inside the hose
has had a chance to drain back into the
base.
DECALCIFICATION
If the appliance begins to produce steam
more slowly than usual or stops producing
steam and then starts again, you may need
to decalcify your steamer. Decalcification
refers to removing the calcium deposits
that form over time on the metal parts of
the steamer. For best performance from the
Conair®Ultimate Fabric Steamer, decalcify
the unit from time to time. The frequency
depends upon the hardness of your tap
water and how often you use the steamer.
To decalcify, use a solution of 1/3 white vinegar
and 2/3 water in the water container. Replace
the water container in the unit. Plug the unit
into electrical outlet. Turn to the ON position and
run until half the amount has steamed (1 liter).
Turn the unit to the OFF position, unplug from
electrical outlet, and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
Remove water container.
Remove excess water
from the reservoir by
unscrewing the plug
at the bottom of the
steamer and hold-
ing it over the sink,
allowing the water to
drain from the inter-
nal reservoir.
Repeat the above
procedure as many
times as necessary
until a normal steam rate returns, usually
2–3 times. With each repeated cycle, use a
fresh solution of vinegar and water. Run one
cycle of fresh, cold water through the unit at
the completion of decalcification before using
the unit again to steam garments.
CAUTION: Hose will be hot when
in use. Avoid prolonged contact.

pole firmly (Fig. 1). It is now in place to
rotate 360˚. Hang your garment and steam
away wrinkles. Turn as you wish.
USING PANT CLIP SYSTEM
This fabric steamer is equipped with a pant
clip system for holding pants taut for faster
and more effective steaming. The bottom
clips can be adjusted by loosening the knob
(on the telescopic pole) and moving the pole
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface.
Carefully remove the appliance from the
packing material. Keep all plastic bags away
from children.
STEAMER
ASSEMBLY
STEP 1 - Attaching
the Telescopic
Pole and Rotating
Hanger
Insert the bottom
of the larger metal
telescopic pole into
the holder on the
unit base and screw
the set screw until
tight. (Caution: Do
not over-tighten.)
Then attach pieces
as shown in Fig. 1.
STEP 2 - Attaching the Steamer Hose
Be sure the unit is off ("O"). Insert angled end
of hose into steamer housing and twist clock-
wise to securely lock hose onto housing. (Be
sure both connections at ends of hose are
correct before operating appliance.)
Extend the telescopic pole and hang the
steam nozzle from the rotating hanger. Hose
may be stiff upon removal from box. Hose
will relax after initial use. Handle will sit
properly on pole support once hose is
relaxed. (Fig. 5)
TURNING THE STEAMER ON ("I")
The steamer has three settings:
The pause feature allows you to stop the unit
from steaming if you need to step away from
the unit for awhile, without actually turning
the steamer off ("O").
USING ROTATING HANGER
This unit comes with a rotating hanger.
To use the hanger, simply place on top of
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
PAUSE OFF
up and down, depending upon the length of
pants (see Fig. 3). Clip pants as shown in Fig.
4 and steam. Please note some pants may
be too long to use the bottom clips. If that
is the case, just simply use the top clips
and let your pants hang freely.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FILLING
THE WATER CONTAINER
Turn the water container upside down and
inspect to make sure the valve and spring
assembly are functioning. Place the container
in the reservoir and check that it is seated
securely. If the container has been stored
with water inside, it may be necessary to
remove the water and clean the container.
ON

HOW TO STEAM
Grasp the handle of the steam nozzle with
the steam jets facing away from you. Begin
at the bottom of the fabric to allow the
steam to rise inside and outside, removing
wrinkles. Slowly move the nozzle from the
bottom to the top of the fabric. Remove the
nozzle from the garment and smooth the
fabric with your free hand. Some fabrics are
best steamed on the underside of the mate-
rial. This will allow the fibers of the fabric to
relax, eliminating wrinkles.
NOTE: Test fabric for color fastness in an
inconspicuous spot. Drape linens, towels,
handkerchiefs and napkins over a rod or
place on a towel rack.
Heavier fabrics may require repeated steam-
ing. Repeat as necessary.
With practice, you will gain speed and
efficiency. You will soon learn which
fabrics require multiple steam applications.
Do not directly touch velvet or silk with the
steam head.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE STEAMER
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CAUSE - Sediment in container
SOLUTION - Decalcify reservoir and
water container
NOTE: Amounts of chemicals in water will
vary in different areas. To ensure contin-
ued operation of the steamer, never store
without cleaning and removing excess
water from the reservoir and water con-
tainer.
Always steam with hose in upright
position, so any condensation is free
to flow back into the steamer.
If you steam in a low position, condensation
will collect inside the hose. This will cause
gurgling and some water droplets to form
near the steam jets on the handle. To avoid
this, frequently lift the steam handle upward
until the hose is extended to its full height.
TO STEAM DRAPES
Wash and dry drapes as directed, according
to fabric type. Rehang drapes and steam
when they are in place.