Shark GI468 Owner's Manual

For information or assistance:

EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC

94 Main Mill Street, Door 16
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel.: [phone]
www.sharkcompany.com

Model GI468

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

EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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
con

sequential 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 da mage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of
purchase date and to attach tag to it em before packing with your name, complete address
and phone number with a note gi ving purchase information, model number and w hat 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 here in are subject to change without notice.

Printed in China

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Professional Lightweight Iron

OWNER’S MANUAL
Model GI468

120V., 60 Hz., 1500 Watts

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:
Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1A7

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Appliance model
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Date purchased Name of store
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Owner’s name
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GI468

Rev. 08/07A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized pl ug (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 not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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.

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

on ‘0’. For more 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

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