Euro-Pro GI468C User Manual

Professional Lightweight Iron

Plancha Profesional Ligera

Fer à Repasser Léger Professionnel

OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO GUIDE D'UTILISATION Model/Modelo/Modèle: GI468C

120V., 60 Hz., 1500 Watts/Vatios

EURO-PRO Operating LLC

Boston, MA, 02465

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. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.

6. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water, emptying, or when not in use.

7. 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 EURO-PRO Operating LLC for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause the risk of electric shock when the iron is used.

8. 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.

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. Never use or rest iron on an unstable surface.

11. While the iron is hot, never set iron on an unprotected surface - even if it is on its heel rest.

12.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY, before

filling the iron with water, make sure that the plug is removed from the outlet.

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 polari zed 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.

13. WARNING: Never fill the iron with

fabric conditioner, starches or any other solution, as these will da mag e the steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated water.

14.

CAUTION: TO AVOID FIRE, never

leave iron unattended while it is plugged in.

15.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, never use the iron in a location

where it can fall or be pulled into water or another liquid. If the iron falls into water or other liquid, unplug it immediately. DO NOT reach into the water or liquid.

16.

WARNING: Never use scouring pads,

abrasive or chemical cleaners, or solvents to clean the exterior or soleplate of your iron. Doing so will scratch and/or damage the surface.

17.

CAUTION: DO NOT aim iron at face,

towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.

18. Always store your iron standing upright, not on the soleplate. If stored face down, even the smallest amount of moisture will cause the soleplate to corrode and stain.

19. 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 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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC IRON

Before using your Shark Professional Lightweight Iron, remove any labels, stickers or tags that may be attached to the body or soleplate of the iron. When turned on for the first time, your new iron may emit an odor for up to 10 minutes. This is due to the initial heating of the materials used in making the iron.

1. Electronic Temperature Control

2. Display Panel

3. Atomizer Spray Button

4. Burst of Steam Button

5. Variable Steam Control

6. Water Inlet Door

7. Spray Nozzle

The odor is safe and should not reoccur after initial heating. Also, before ironing with steam for the first time, allow iron to heat, hold in a horizontal position and hit the burst of steam button several times. The iron may emit some small particles from the steam holes. This is normal and will clear after pressing the burst of steam button several times.

Display Panel

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8. Water Level Window

9. Stainless Steel Soleplate

10. Handle

11. Auto-Shut-Off

12. Power On Light

13. Fabric Settings

14. Temperature & Steam Indicators

15. Water Flask

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

Rev. 05/08A

Technical Specifications

Voltage: 120V, 60 Hz Power: 1500 Watts

Illustrations may differ from actual product

FEATURES OF SHARK ELECTRONIC IRON

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. BURST OF STEAM BUTTON

Burst of steam provides extra, sudden bursts of steam which aid in removing stubborn wrinkles from fabrics such as denim, cotton or linen.

2. ATOMIZER SPRAY BUTTON

Pressing this button provides a defined jet of spray which gently moistens fabric.

3. VARIABLE STEAM CONTROL

Minimum to maximum steaming for different materials. Self cleaning feature flushes internal sole plate with water.

4. ANTI-DRIP FUNCTION

Cuts off water when the iron temperature is too low.

5. BUILT-IN ANTI-CALCIUM

FILTER

Prevents calcium build-up and prolongs the life of the iron.

6. STAINLESS STEEL SOLEPLATE

Provides maximum glide-ability and heat retention.

LED Display Panel

7. LED DISPLAY PANEL

Displays the fabric setting (left) and the temperature indicators (right).

8. WATER FILLING INLET

The cover prevents dust and foreign matter from entering the water tank. It also stops any water from spilling during ironing.

9. PIVOT CORD

For left or right handed use. Pivots up and down; prevents dragging along the fabric. The flexible cord protector protects the cord from fraying.

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V AC polarized electrical outlet. Do not use any other type of outlet.

FABRIC & TEMPERATURE INDICATORS

Press on the Electronic Temperature Control to select the desired fabric setting. The red lights at the left of the LED Display Panel will light up. At the same time, the temperature indicator lights on the right side of the LED Display Panel will start to flash. They will stop flashing when the iron reaches the selected temperature.

DRY IRONING

For dry ironing, turn the variable steam control dial all the way to the right to “0”. This will cut off the steam flow if water is in the water tank. All marked fabric settings on the LED Display Panel can be used for dry ironing.

1. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V AC electrical outlet. The power “ON” light will come on, indicating that the iron is receiving power.

2. Press on the electronic temperature control button to select the desired fabric/temperature setting. Turn the variable steam control to “0”. (See “Ironing Guide” for a guide to temperature selection.)

3. Place iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while iron is warming to desired temperature.

STEAM IRONING CAUTION: DO NOT aim iron at face,

towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.

WARNING: Before filling the iron

with water, be sure the iron is not plugged into the electrical outlet. The iron may be filled with water while it is hot.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK

OF BURNS, use caution when filling iron with water. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam.

NOTE: Because of the solepla t e design,

ordinary tap water may be used with this iron. However, in very hard water areas, we recommend using distilled or demineralized water.

WARNING: Never fill the iron with

fabric conditioner, starches or any other liquid, as these will damage the steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated water.

1. Open the water filling inlet cover. Holding the iron at a slight angle, pour water slowly into the water filling inlet. (Fig. 1) Fill tank to desired level or to the “MAX” water level marking using the water filling flask. (When the iron is upright, the see-through water tank allows you to gauge the amount of water.) DO NOT overfill the tank. When finished filling the iron with water, close the water inlet cover before continuing.

Fig. 1

2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V AC electrical outlet.

3. Press on the electronic temperature control button to select the desired fabric and temperature setting. Turn the variable steam control dial to the desired steam setting. (See “Ironing Guide” for a guide to temperature selection.)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4. Place the iron on its heel on a stable, protected surface and allow the iron to heat for approximately two (2) minutes or until the temperature settings on the right side of the LED display panel have stopped flashing.

5. Turn the variable steam control dial to the right to increase the amount of steam. When using extra steam, the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the water tank more often. (Fig. 2)

Fig. 2

BURST OF STEAM BUTTON CAUTION: DO NOT aim iron at face,

towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.

The burst of steam position is useful when ironing denim, cotton and linens. It provides quick bursts of steam which aid in removing stubborn wrinkles. The burst of steam feature can be used with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.

1. Make sure the water tank is at least 1/2 filled with water.

2. Select the desired fabric and temperature setting. Place the iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes.

3. Position variable steam control to the burst of steam position. (Fig. 3)

4. With the iron in a horizontal position, press the steam button several times to prime the pump.

Fig. 3

5. Slide the variable steam control up to increase the amount of steam. (Fig. 3) When using extra steam, the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often. See page 4 for refilling the iron with water.

6. Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held in the horizontal position. Steam will stop coming out when the iron is put on its heel in a vertical position or by setting the variable steam control to “0”.

ATOMIZER SPRAY NOZZLE

The atomizer spray nozzle is useful on fabrics with stubborn wrinkles. Press the spray button and a jet of water will spray onto the fabric being ironed. (Fig. 4) The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired.

Fig. 4

SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES

Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing instructions. Refer to the “Ironing Chart” on page 9 for temperature recommendations:

• Use low settings for nylon and other synthetics.

•• Use moderate settings for wool, silks, and blends.

••• Use high settings for cottons and linens.

1. Stand the iron upright on its heel.

2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V AC electrical outlet.

3. Press the electronic temperature control until you get the desired fabric/temperature setting.

4. The light on the right side of the LED display panel will stop flashing when the desired temperature has been reached. (Fig. 5)

Temp.

Settings

Fig. 5

IRONING HINTS WARNING: To prevent fire, do not

leave iron unattended while connected.

• Sort articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric. This will reduce the need to adjust the temperature for different types of garments.

• If you are not sure of the fiber content of a garment, test fabric by ironing a small area such as a seam or inside hem section before ironing a visible area. Start with a low temperature setting and gradually increase to find the best setting.

• When reducing the temperature to iron sensitive fabrics, allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to cool to the new temperature setting.

• Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen and silk are best ironed with an ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO SHUT-OFF

The Professional Lightweight Iron is equipped with an electronic auto-off. The electronic auto-off switches the iron off if it has been left standing unmoved in any position (sideways, flat or upright) for approximately 7-9 minutes. A red light on the LED display panel will flash when the iron switches itself off. (Fig. 6) To switch the iron back on, just shake the iron side-toside several times until the “Power ON” light is re-illuminated. Then re-set the temperature to the desired setting.

Note: The iron may require additional

warm-up time if the auto-off feature was activated for an extended period.

Flash

Fig. 6

EMPTYING THE IRON

1. Always empty iron after each use.

2. When finished using the iron, turn the variable steam control to “0” and press the electronic temperature control button until the power light is lit.

3. Unplug the iron from the electrical outlet.

4. Turn the iron upside down over the sink with the tip pointing downward and allow the water to flow from the opening.

5. Place iron upright and allow to cool before storing.

CAUTION: Use caution when emptying the iron. Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces, hot water or steam.

SELF CLEANING

It is important to “Self Clean” the iron at least every two weeks to remove scale, calcium, etc. The harder the water, the more often the iron should be self cleaned.

1. Set the variable steam control to any steam position.

2. Fill the water tank up to the “MAX” level.

3. Stand the iron on its heel. Plug the iron into the electrical outlet.

4. Press the electronic temperature control button until you get the “MAX” temperature setting on the display panel and wait until the iron heats up and temperature setting light stops flashing.

5. Turn the variable steam control all the way to the right to the selfcleaning position and hold the iron horizontally over the sink. (Fig. 7)

6. Boiling water and steam will now be ejected from the holes in the soleplate. The impurities and scale are washed away with it.

7. Move the iron back and forth as this happens.

8. If there is any water left in the water tank after the iron stops steaming, just empty the remaining water in a sink following the instructions for emptying the iron.

9. Turn the variable steam control to the “0” position when the water tank is empty.

10.Place the iron back upright on its heel to cool down before storing.

Fig. 7

STORAGE

1. Always turn the variable steam control to “0” after you have emptied the water tank.

2. Allow the iron to cool down.

3. Always store the iron in the upright position to protect the soleplate.

4. From time to time, clean the exterior of the iron with a damp cloth and wipe dry.

5. If you use spray starch, wipe the soleplate occasionally with a soft damp cloth to prevent the build-up of deposits.

6. If the iron has not been used for a few weeks, hold the iron horizontally and allow to steam for 2 minutes before ironing.

NOTE: The anti drip function reduces

water dripping and water stains. It does not prevent water dripping and water stains if you press the steam burst button too often or if the temperature is too low. The amount of water droplets will eventually decrease after the iron is used for 2 to 3 tankfuls of steaming and ironing.

IRONING CHART

NOTE: Always refer to the garment care tag for ironing instructions. Before starting to

iron delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an inside seam.

DIRECTIONS ON LABEL

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

Iron does not heat

Some odor or small particles come out of steam vents of new iron

Iron does not steam

Water droplets coming from steam vents

• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only. Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.

• Temperature setting too low. Turn to higher setting.

• 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 fabric/temperature setting and the variable steam control are correctly set. For maximum steam, (setting ‘Max’ on steam control), temperature setting should be set on ‘•••’.

• Variable steam control dial is set on “0”. Always allow the iron to reach the selected temperature with the variable steam control setting at ‘0’. Make sure the temperature setting is set in the correct steam area, e.g. ‘•’, and the steam control is not steam, turn temperature dial to 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 temperature to the ‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient time to heat up 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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