Shark GI460A User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTRUCCIONES DE USO Y CUIDADO
GUIDE DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
Model / Modelo / Modèle GI460A
115/230 V., 60/50 Hz.
800 Watts/Vatios
Garment Steamer/Iron
Vaporizador/Plancha para Prendas
Vaporisateur de Vapeur pour Vêtements/Fer
Félicitations!
Vous êtes propriétaire d’un vaporisateur de vapeur pour vêtements/fer Shark. Pour
profiter pleinement de tous les avantages de votre appareil, veuillez consacrer
quelques minutes à la lecture de toutes les directives d’usage et d’entretien. De plus,
conservez-les à portée de la main pour pouvoir les consulter plus tard. Veuillez
également lire la garantie du produit et poster la fiche d’enregistrement.
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.
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
Boston, MA, 02465
Tell. : 1 [phone]
www.sharkcompany.com
¡Felicitaciones!
Usted es el dueño de un vaporizador/plancha para prendas Shark. Para disfrutar
plenamente de las ventajas de su artefacto, tómese unos minutos para leer todas las
“Instrucciones de uso y cuidado” y manténgalas a mano para usar como referencia.
Por favor, lea la garantía del producto y envíenos la tarjeta de registro del dueño.
Copyright © EURO-PRO Operating LLC 2008

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Use garment steamer/iron only for its
intended use.
3. To protect against risk of electrical
shock, do not immerse the garment
steamer/iron in water or other
liquids. Always turn the garment
steamer/iron to "MIN"before
plugging in or unplugging from
outlet.
4. Never yank cord to disconnect from
outlet. Grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
5. Do not allow cord to touch hot
surfaces. Let garment steamer/iron
cool completely before putting away.
6. Always disconnect garment
steamer/iron from electrical outlet
when filling with water, emptying, or
when not in use.
7. Do not operate garment steamer/iron
with a damaged cord, or after the
appliance has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. To avoid
the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble the appliance. Return
the unit to EURO-PRO Operating
LLC for examination and repair.
Incorrect reassembly can cause the
risk of electric shock when the
garment steamer/iron is used.
8. Close supervision is necessary for
any appliance being used by or near
children. Do not leave garment
steamer/iron unattended while
connected or on an ironing board.
9. Burns can occur 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. Loop cord loosely around garment
steamer/iron when storing.
11.This appliance is for household
use only.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not
operate another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
2. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, use a 10-ampere cord.
Cords rated for less amperage may
overheat. Use care to arrange the
cord so that it cannot be pulled or
tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.
For Household Use Only
Rev. 01/08A
IMPORTANT: Be sure that dual voltage selector is in the correct position before
operating the garment steamer/iron. Before plugging in, read the
information about dual voltage operation in the instruction manual.
This appliance was set at the factory to operate at 115/120 V., 60 Hz.
When using your garment steamer/iron, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GARMENT STEAMER / IRON
1. Temperature Control Dial
2. Red Pilot Light
3. Steam Trigger
4. Water Inlet Cover
5. Red Lint Brush
6. Bristle Garment Brush
7. Locking Tab
8. Swivel Handle
9. Water Measuring Beaker
10.Dual Voltage Selector
(not shown)
Technical Specifications
Voltage: 115/230 V., 60/50Hz.
Power: 800 Watts
*Illustration may differ from actual product.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your iron, check the
voltage and type of plug that is
required for your location. If
necessary, readjust the dual voltage
switch according to local voltage –
115V, 60 Hz., 230V, 50 Hz. This is
accomplished by sliding the dual
voltage control switch located in the
rear of the iron to the corresponding
voltage setting.
Note: The voltage selector is preset
at the factory for use on 115V, 60 Hz.
N. A. household current.
Caution: Always disconnect the iron before adjusting the dual voltage
switch to the correct voltage setting.
BEFORE FIRST USE
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.
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.
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.
•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.
•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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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. Disconnect the garment steamer/iron from the power supply.
2. If the appliance is hot, let it cool down first..
3. Slide the garment brush onto the soleplate of the garment steamer/iron
and lock in place by turning the locking tab 180° counter-clockwise.
4. To remove the garment brush, disconnect garment steamer/iron from the
power supply and let the unit cool down.
5. Turn the locking tab 180° clockwise and slide the garment brush off.
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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.)
Locking
Tab

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Setting the Iron Temperature
Please note: Before starting to iron delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the garment steamer/iron on a hem or an inside seam.
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.
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Filling With Water
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
Set the temperature dial according to the type of fabric .
• Synthetics
(low temperature)
• • Silk, Wool
(medium temperature)
• • • Cotton, Linen
(high temperature)
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.
IMPORTANT: If the garment steamer/iron has not been set to the correct
temperature setting for steam, water drops may leak from the
soleplate.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while
using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.
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Please note: For maximum steam, the temperature control dial should
be set at “• • • “.
Vertical SteamBurst of Steam
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.)
5. The pilot light will go “On”.
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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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”.
Emptying, Cleaning & Storing the Garment Steamer/Iron
Always empty and clean your garment steamer/iron after each use and before
storing.
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.
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IRONING CHART
NOTE: Before starting to iron or steam
delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the garment steamer/iron
on a hem or an inside seam.
To select garment steamer/iron
temperature, align temperature
selected on dial with the indicator
on the water tank.
DIRECTIONS
ON LABEL
FABRIC
TEMP.
CONTROL
BURST
OF
STEAM
Pleasenotethatonthelabelmeans‘THISARTICLECANNOTBEIRONED!”
COTTON
LINEN
SYNTHETIC
FIBERS, e.g.
acrylic, nylon
polyester SILK
WOOL
MIN
••• •••
MAX
Set temperature
to "MAX"