EP480CS
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 while in use under normal household conditions within the
warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to:
U.S.: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
CANADA: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, QC, H4S 1A7
If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC
will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $9.95 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 assumed 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/provinces 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 or province to province.
*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.
Steam Iron
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model EP480CS
120 V., 60 Hz, 1600 Watt
PRODUCT 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. Please return to:
EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, QC, H4S 1A7
EP480CS
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Appliance model
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EURO-PRO Operating LLC
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398
www.sharkcompany.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Use iron only for its intended use.
3. To protect against risk of electrical
shock, do not immerse the iron in
water or other liquids.
4. The iron thermostat should always
be turned to its lowest position
before plugging in or unplugging
from the electrical outlet.
5. Never yank cord to disconnect from
outlet. Grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
6. Do not allow cord to touch hot
surfaces. Let iron cool completely
before putting away.
7. Always disconnect iron from
electrical outlet when filling with water,
emptying, or when not in use.
8. 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 nearest service facility
for examination and repair. Incorrect
reassembly can cause the risk of
electric shock when the iron is used.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Never direct steam at any person,
especially when using the iron in
the vertical position. The steam is
very hot and can cause burns.
12. 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.
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 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
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
Iron does not heat
Thermostat ready light
goes On and Off
Some odor or small
particles come out of
steam vents of new
iron
Iron does not steam
Water droplets coming
from steam vents
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 & 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 "•••".
• Adjustable steam control is set on "0".
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
the correct steam area, e.g. "•", and the steam control
on "0". For more steam, turn temperature dial to
is not
higher setting, e.g. "•••", and the steam control to
"Max".
• If temperature setting and steam control setting are
correct and there is no steam, gently
soleplate on the ironing board a few times. Move
the variable steam control from "0" to "Max" a few
times.
• 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.
• Iron may have been overfilled. Turn iron off,empty
water and follow instructions for filling.
• Steam performance may be low if iron requires
seasoning. To season, use regular tap water for 1or 2
tanks until steam performance improves.
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