Shark GI408Z 10, GI408Z 12 User Manual

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GI408Z 10 GI408Z 12

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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.

13. WARNING: Never fill the iron with

fabric conditioner, starches or any other solution, as these will damage 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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

LIGHTWEIGHT PROFESSIONAL IRON

Before using your Shark Lightweight Professional 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. Spray Nozzle

2. Water Fill Inlet

3. Variable Steam Control

4. Burst of Steam Button

5. Atomizer Spray Button

6. Handle

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.

7. Temperature Control Dial

8. Temperature Ready Light

9. Water Level Window Filling

10. Stainless Steel Soleplate

11. Filling Flask

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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 on ly 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.

1 Rev. 11/08C

Technical Specifications

Voltage: 120V, 60 Hz Power: 1400 Watts

*Illustrations may differ from actual product

FEATURES OF YOUR SHARK LIGHTWEIGHT 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. TEMPERATURE CONTROL

DIAL

Turn dial to select temperature. Main temperature settings are indicated by the 1, 2 and 3 dots. (see “Ironing Chart” on page 8)

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.

7. WATER FILLING INLET

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

8. 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.

DRY IRONING

For dry ironing, turn the variable steam control lever to the left to “0”. This will cut off the steam flow if water is in the water tank. All marked fabric settings on the temperature control lever 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. Turn the temperature control dial to 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 soleplate 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. See figure 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. Turn the dial of the temperature

control button to select the desired fabric and temperature setting. Turn the variable steam control lever to the desired steam setting (see “Ironing Guide” for a guide to temperature selection).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4. Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the steam band and allow the iron to heat for approximately two (2) minutes before ironing. Place iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while the iron is warming to desired temperature.

5. Turn the variable steam control lever 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 feature 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. With the iron in a horizontal position,

press the steam button several times to prime the pump.

Fig. 3

4. Slide the variable steam control to the right 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.

5. 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 8 for temperature recommendations

Use low settings for synthetics. Use moderate settings for

wool, silks, and blends.

Use high settings for cottons

and linens.

1. Stand iron upright on its heel.

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

3. Turn the temperature control dial until you get to the desired temperature setting. (Fig. 5)

4. The light on the right side of the temperature ready light will indicate when the desired temperature has been reached.

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 approx. two (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.

AUTO SHUT-OFF

The SHARK Lightweight Professional Iron has an auto shut-off safety function which is designed to engage after approximately 7 minutes of non-use. The auto shut-off indicator light will flash when the auto shut-off has activated. To reset your iron and continue ironing follow these steps.

1. Lift the iron.

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

EMPTYING THE IRON

1. Always empty iron after each use.

2. When finished using the iron, turn the variable steam control to“0” and the temperature control dial to "MIN".

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.

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