Shark EP480 User Manual

1600 Watt Professional

FOR THE WAY YOU LIVE

USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations! You are the owner of the Shark 1600 Watt Professional Steam
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.

Model EP480

Steam Iron

EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 21 Lawrence Paquette Industrial Drive, Champlain, New York 12919 [phone]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the iron.

2. Use iron only for its intended use.

3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids.

4. The iron thermostat should always be turned to its lowest position before plugging or unplugging from outlet.
Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely
around iron when storing.

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

7. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of
electrical shock, do not disassemble the iron. Send it to an authorized EURO-PRO Operating LLC service
center for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when iron is used.

8. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance 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 as there may be hot water in the reservoir. Never direct steam at any person, especially when
using the iron in a vertical position. The steam is very hot and can cause burns.

10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by EURO-PRO Operating LLC may result in fire,
electrical shock or personal injury.

11. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

12. Do not use iron outdoors.

13. This product is for household use only.

Rev. 02/03A

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit.

2. If an extension is absolutely necessary, a 15-ampere rated cord with a polarized plug should be used.
Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it
cannot be pulled on 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.

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SHARK PROFESSIONAL STEAM IRON

1. Power Supply Cord 8. Spray Nozzle

2. Auto Shut-Off Light 9. Temperature Control Dial

3. Thermostat Light 10. Water Level Window

4. Variable Steam Control 11. Stainless Steel Soleplate

5. Burst of Steam Button 12. Water Measuring Beaker

6. Spray Button 13. Iron Heel Rest

7. Water Filling Inlet Cover

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IMPORTANT

Resetting After Auto Shut-Off

The auto shut-off safety function of your SHARK EP480 Iron is designed to engage after
approximately 8 minutes of non use. The blue indicator light will flash when the auto shut-off has
activated.
To reset your iron and continue ironing follow these steps.

1) Lift iron from stand.

2) Holding the iron horizontally in front of you, gently rock the iron back and forth several times. This

motion will reset the safety switch inside the iron. Do not shake the iron.

The red temperature light will illuminate when the auto shut-off system has been reset. Allow time for
the iron to re-heat. The red indicator light will go out when the iron is ready for use.

Caution:

Do not use the auto shut-off feature as a substitute for turning

the iron off and unplugging the iron when not in use.

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