Conair ExtremeSteam GS75C Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions
for Use

For your safety
and continued
enjoyment of this
product, always
read the instruction
book carefully
before using.

Model GS75C

fabric steamer

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GET TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER

5 ft. cool-touch
insulated hose

360˚ rotating,
collapsible
hanger

Clips for
steaming
pants

6 ft. line cord

Main On/Off
switch
(red light)

Ready to use
indicator light
(green light)

On/Off button
for steam

Telescoping
pole for height
adjustment

Steam nozzle with
aluminum faceplate

Removable,
easy-to-fill
large capacity
water tank

2 large
diameter
casters

OPERATING THE STEAMER

1. Make sure the On/Off switch is in the
"0" (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,
kinked, damaged or cracked.

4. Plug the steamer cord into a normal
electrical outlet.

5. Push the main On/Off switch at the
base of unit to turn "I" (ON) .

6. The light will go on to indicate power is
on.

7. Steam will be produced from the
nozzle in about 100 seconds.

8. To turn the steamer off, push the On/Off
switch again.

9. Clean water tank easily
by removing cap at bot­tom. Flush and clean as
needed. Empty the tank
when unit not in use.

Bristle brush attachment

Creaser Attachment

bottom

ATTACHMENTS

Both bristle brush and creaser attachments
easily snap on and off the steam nozzle.
Simply line up at base of nozzle and push
firmly to attach.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Conair will repair or replace (at our option)
your unit 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 center
listed, together with your purchase receipt
and $5.50 for postage and handling. In the
absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty
period shall be 12 months from the date of
manufacture.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
12-MONTH DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN,
LIMITED WARRANTY.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL 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.

SERVICE CENTRE:

Conair Consumer Products Inc.
100 Conair Parkway,
Woodbridge, ON L4H 0L2.
1-800-472-7606

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Attach the top pants clip bar
to the rotating hanger by
inserting mounting pegs into
the hanger’s two keyhole
openings. Push in and pull
down to lock.

The bottom clips can be
adjusted by loosening the
knob (on the telescopic pole)
and moving the pole up and
down, depending upon the
length of pants. Clip pants
as shown 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

FILLING THE WATER TANK
(PRIOR TO PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE)

Remove the water tank using
handle on front of tank. Fill
reservoir using opening on top
of tank by holding it under a
source of cold running water
until it is filled to the desired
level. Do not overfill. Position the water tank
on the base and make certain it is seated
properly in the unit.

DO NOT FILL THE TANK WITH HOT WATER.
DISTILLED OR FILTERED WATER IS BEST.

and will be ready to use when green light
is on (B).

3. Push button on T-nozzle – light will go on

and steam will start. Always hold the

nozzle about ½ inch from fabric while
steaming.

USING ROTATING HANGER

This unit comes with a rotating hanger.
To use the hanger, simply place on top of
pole firmly. 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE STEAMER

• PROBLEM - Steamer fails to heat
CAUSE - Steamer not plugged in
SOLUTION - Plug into electrical outlet

• PROBLEM - No steam
CAUSE - Water level is low (beep will sound)
SOLUTION - Turn On/Off switch off
and refill water tank

• PROBLEM - Water drips from nozzle
CAUSE - Condensation in hose
SOLUTION - Hold the hose vertically
and allow water to drain back into unit

• PROBLEM - Nozzle gurgles
CAUSE - Condensation in hose
SOLUTION - Hold the hose vertically
and allow water to drain back into unit

• PROBLEM - Poor steam performance

CAUSE - Sediment in tank
SOLUTION - Decalcify reservoir and
water tank. See decalification instructions.

• PROBLEM - Dye on T-nozzle
CAUSE - Fabric not colorfast / Touching
T-nozzle to fabric
SOLUTION - Move T-nozzle 1/2 inch away
from fabric during use. Clean T-nozzle
with household cleaner and rinse with soap
and water

• PROBLEM - Discoloring of fabric
CAUSE - Dye on surface of fabric needs
specialty treatment and cleaning / Fabric
not suitable for steaming
SOLUTION - Some custom specialty fabrics
have dyes that are NOT COLORFAST and
are not suitable for steaming. Test fabric
for colorfastness in an inconspicuous spot
before steaming.

NOTE: Amounts of chemicals in water will
vary in different areas. To ensure contin­ued operation of the steamer, never store
without cleaning and removing excess
water from the reservoir and water tank.

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 tank.

15. Always keep the hose and nozzle
elevated above the water tank.

16. Never yank cord to disconnect from
outlet. 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
appliance 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 water tank 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 con­densation. Ensure the attachments are
dry or cooled off, to avoid contact with
hot water.

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
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.)

Extend the telescopic pole and hang the
steam nozzle from the rotating handle. 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.

TURNING STEAMER ON

1. Push the On/Off switch "I"

(ON) base of unit to On – red
light will go on (A).

2. The unit will heat up in

approximately 100 seconds

A

B

Always steam with hose in upright
position, so any condensation is free
to flow back into the steamer. Always
hold the nozzle about ½ inch from fabric
while steaming.

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

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 material. 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 steam­ing. 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.

CAUTION: Hose will be hot when

in use. Avoid prolonged contact.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, espe­cially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be taken,
including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING

DANGER – Any appliance is electri-

cally 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
working 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 touch heated
surfaces. 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

CLEANING AND STORING

1. Turn the On/Off switch to the 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.

4. Remove the water tank from unit, open
top cover and empty unused contents.
Allow to air dry.

5. Collapse telescopic hanger rod.

6. Replace water tank.

7. Store the unit.

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

®

Extreme Steam™ 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 tank. Replace
the water tank 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 tank.

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 without vinegar through the unit at the
completion of decalcification before using
the unit again to steam garments.

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