Ginnys SG-5008 User manual

Steam Iron
Instruction Manual
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MODEL: SG-5008

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Thank you for purchasing a Ginny’s Brand Iron—and
welcome to the kind of ironing experience that’s efficient
and downright satisfying! With a stream-lined nonstick
soleplate, tight corners become a cinch. Powerful steam
bursts add extra smoothing power to help tackle tough
wrinkles—even on hanging curtains! And its 360° swivel
cord stays conveniently out of your way while you work.
Wouldn’t it be nice if life’s wrinkles
could be smoothed so easily?
Enjoy! President, Ginny’s
SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!
Important Safeguards .......................... 3–4
Polarized Plug.......................................... 4
Specifications ...................................... 4–5
Part Names.............................................. 6
Using Your New Iron for the First Time .... 5
Setting the Correct Temperature.............. 7
How to Use.......................................... 8–9
Cleaning & Care ...................................... 9
Troubleshooting ..................................... 10
Warranty ................................................ 11
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using your Steam Iron
especially when children are present.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLING, RELOCATING, SERVICING OR
CLEANING
1. Before using for the rst time, make sure that the voltage rating on the type
plate corresponds to the main voltage in your home.
2. Do NOT touch hot surfaces. Use any handles or knobs.
3. The steam emitted from the appliance is hot and therefore hazardous.
NEVER direct the steam toward other people.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do NOT place cord, plug or appliance in
water or other liquid.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
cleaning.
6. Unplug the appliance from the electrical socket before filling with water.
7. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
8. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
cleaning.
9. Do NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-
free customer service number for information regarding replacement, or
returning
the product.
10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause personal injury or damage to the appliance.
11. Do NOT use outdoors.
12. Do NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
13. Do NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. To disconnect, turn control to Off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
16. Do NOT leave appliance unattended while plugged into an electrical outlet.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SPECIFICATIONS
PRECAUTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS 5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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SPECIFICATIONS Ginnys.com • 1.800.544.1590
Model: SG-5008
Functions: Dry. Steam. Spray. Steam Surge.
Rate: 120V/60Hz
Wattage: 1500W
No user-serviceable parts inside. A short cord is provided to reduce the
hazards resulting of entanglement or tripping over a long cord. An exten-
sion cord may be used with care; however, the marked electrical rating
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of this appliance. The
extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not modify
the plug in any way.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
17. Use the iron on a at, stable and heat-resistant surface.
18. Do NOT use this appliance if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
19. When placing the iron on its heel rest, make sure that it is on a stable surface.
20. Deposits or minerals in the water will lead to a scale buildup and result in a
blockage of the steam vents. We advise using distilled water.
21. Do NOT use chemically distilled water.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit 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 modify the plug in any
way.
POLARIZED PLUG

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INSTALLATION & GROUNDING
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10 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
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SETTING THE CORRECT
TEMPERATURE
CAUTION: Please note that this symbol on the label means that this
article CANNOT be ironed.
Instructions on
Label: Type of Fabric Thermostat Dial
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Nylon
Silk
MIN
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MAX
Wool
Cotton
Linen
Each time have finished ironing, immediately unplug the iron and follow the
below steps to prolong its life:
• Press the Spray button until you empty all of the water in the water tank
• Then press the Burst of Steam button until no strong bursts come out.
• Set the Thermostat Knob to “MAX” and adjust the Steam Control button to
“OFF”
• Plug the iron into the electrical outlet to heat
• When the Power Indicator Light goes off, turn the Thermostat Knob to
“OFF”, unplug from the outlet and allow the iron to cool down
USING YOUR NEW IRON FOR
THE FIRST TIME
1. Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate. Clean the soleplate
with a soft cloth.
2. The iron has been greased, so it may smoke slightly when switched on for the
first time. After a short period, this will stop.
3. Keep the soleplate smooth; avoid hard contact with metal objects.
4. When using for the rst time, hit the Burst of Steam button several times. The
iron may emit some small particles from the steam vents.
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Spray Nozzle
Water Filling Cover
Burst of Steam Button
Spray Button
Steam Control Button
Power Indicator Light
Swivel Connector
Heel Rest
Thermostat Knob
Self-Cleaning Button
Soleplate
PART NAMES

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HOW TO OPERATE
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HOW TO OPERATE
CLEANING & CARE
Filling with Water:
Make sure the iron is unplugged and the Temperature Knob is in the “MIN” posi-
tion. Place the iron on its Heel Rest, tilt forward to approximately a 45° angle and
pour water into the water-lling opening to the “MAX” position of the Water Tank.
Burst of Steam:
This function works well for tough wrinkles and heavy fabrics. By pressing the
Burst of Steam button, an intense burst of steam is emitted from the Soleplate.
This can be very useful when removing stubborn creases. For optimum results,
there should be 5 seconds of rest between each press of the Burst of Steam but-
ton.
*NOTE: To prevent water from leaking out of the soleplate, NEVER press the Burst
of Steam button continuously for more than 5 seconds.
Vertical Steam:
“Burst of Steam” can also be applied when holding the iron in the vertical position,
this is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains, etc.
Dry Ironing:
1. Set the Steam Control button to the “O” position (no steam).
2. Set to the correct ironing temperature as stated on clothing care label.
Spraying:
You can add moisture to the clothing/fabric that you are ironing at any time by
pressing the Spray Button a few times. Before pressing the Spray Button, make
sure that there is water in the Water Tank.
Steam Ironing:
1. Fill the Water Tank by following the “Filling with Water” instructions.
2. Position the Steam Control button to “O”.
3. Plug in the iron. The Power Indicator Light will ash to let you know that the
soleplate is heating. Adjust the Thermostat Knob to the appropriate setting
(according to the care label on your clothing or fabric). When the Power
Indicator Light goes off, the Soleplate has reached the selected temperature.
Press the Steam Control button to release steam and iron clothes or fabric.
4. To increase steam output, press the Steam Control button back. To decrease
steam output, press the Steam Control button forward.
Anti-Calc:
A special resin filter inside the water tank softens the water and prevents scale
buildup in the Soleplate. The resin filter is permanent and doesn’t need to be
replaced.
Anti-Drip:
There is an assembly inside the iron which closes the steam vents when the
temperature of the iron’s Soleplate becomes very low, preventing water leakage.
Auto Shut-Off:
The auto shut-off feature trips after the iron has been left in the upright position
for approximately 15 minutes, or if it has been unused for 30 seconds in the
horizontal position. The Auto Shut-Off Indicator Light will begin to ash to indi-
cate that the Auto Shut-Off feature has been tripped. As soon as you move the
iron, it turns on and will begin to work immediately.
Self-Cleaning:
Use the self-cleaning function once every 2 weeks when using the iron regularly.
If the water in your area is very hard, the self-cleaning function should be used
more frequently.
1. Make sure the iron is unplugged and set the Steam Control button to “O”.
2. Fill the Water Tank to the “MAX” position. Do NOT put vinegar or other
descaling agents in the Water Tank. Set the Temperature Dial to “MAX”
and plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
4. Once the Power Indicator Light goes off, unplug from the outlet, hold the iron
over the sink and press and hold the Self-Cleaning button and gently shake
the iron back and forth. As steam and water is forced out of the iron, impurities
and akes (if any) will be ushed out. Release the Self-Cleaning button when
all of the water in the Water Tank has been drained out of the iron.
5. Repeat the self-cleaning process if there are still impurities in the iron.
6. When finished, plug the iron back into the wall outlet and allow the iron to
heat up so that the Soleplate will dry. Once the iron has reached the “MAX”
temperature and the Power Indicator Light goes off, unplug the iron and gently
move it over a piece of cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed
on the Soleplate.
7. Allow the iron to cool down before storing it.
Before cleaning, unplug and allow the iron to cool down.
1. Pour any remaining water out of the Water Tank, set the Steam Control Dial to
“O” and set the iron on its Heel Rest.
2. Wipe off the Soleplate with a warm, soapy cloth.
3. If there are fibers adhered to the Soleplate, use a damp cloth with vinegar to
wipe off the Soleplate.
4. NEVER use strong acid or alkali in order to avoid damaging the Soleplate.
5. If scale build-up blocks the Steam Vents, remove the build-up with a toothpick;
do NOT damage the surface of the Soleplate.

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WARRANTY
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Ginny’s warrants this product free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase.
Within this warranty period, Ginny’s will repair or replace,
at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the
product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of
purchase to Ginny’s. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse,
abuse or neglect on part of the owner.
Warranty is also invalid in any case that the
product is taken apart or serviced by an
unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and they may vary from state to state.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE
OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Customer Service
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1112 7th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566-1364
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling our Customer Service for information on returns or refunds, try to fix
any of these problems by using this chart:
Problem Possible Reasons Solution
Not enough
heat or too hot
The Thermostat Dial is not
set correctly; the Iron is not
plugged in
Set the Thermostat Dial cor-
rectly; check to see that the
Iron is plugged in
No steam or
leakage
The Thermostat Dial has been
set to “MIN”
Set the Thermostat Dial to the
correct position
No Burst of
Steam or no
vertical steam
The Burst of Steam function
has been used too often within
a short period of time; the Iron
is not hot enough
Continue ironing in the
horizontal position and wait
5 seconds before using the
(vertical) Burst of Steam
Function again
Leaking water
from Soleplate
The Thermostat Dial has been
set out of steam range
Set the Thermostat Dial to the
correct position
The iron is not hot enough
Wait until the Power Indica-
tor Light has gone off before
pressing Burst of Steam
There is too much water in the
Water Tank
Pour out the excess water
until the water line is below
the “Max” line
Little steam
The Steam Dial is not set to
the proper position
Set the Steam Dial to the
proper position
The Steam Vents are blocked
Clean the Steam Vents with
the “self-cleaning function” or
by using toothpicks
Not enough water in the Water
Tank
Add water to the Water Tank
(up to the “Max” line)
No spraying Little or no water in the Water
Tank
Add water to the Water Tank
(up to the “Max” line)