Shark GS500, GS500 User Manual

Sistema de cuidado para prendas

Garment Care System

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User’s Guide

GS500 series

Manual del usario

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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WHEN USING YOUR SHARK®

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PRESS & REFRESH

GARMENT CARE SYSTEM, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

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YOUR PRESS & REFRESH

GARMENT

CARE SYSTEM.

DANGER OF SCALDING

Please use caution when using the fabric steamer directly or with the attachments. The

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Wrinkle Eraser

pressing bar and the steam

emitted are very hot.

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The Wrinkle Eraser

is not controlled by the steam trigger and is hot as long as the unit is turned on.

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 not attempt to

defeat this safety feature.

1. USE THE SYSTEM ONLY FOR ITS INTENDED USE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.

2. ONLY USE WATER. To extend the life of your Press & Refresh

recommend using distilled water especially if you live in an area with hard tap water.

3. DO NOT add cleaning solutions, scented perfumes, oils, or any other chemicals to the water used in this appliance as this may damage the unit or make it unsafe for use.

4. Use of any substances other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories will automatically void your warranty.

5. DO NOT use outdoors.

6. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.

7. Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet when not in use, when ﬁlling the water tank and before servicing.

8. DO NOT allow to be used as a toy.

9. DO NOT put any objects into openings or operate with any opening blocked.

10. DO NOT use on leather, suede, vinyl, plastic or other delicate, steam sensitive materials. Always determine the colorfastness of any fabric before using the fabric steamer by testing it on a small portion of the garment’s underside.

11. This appliance and the accessories become hot during use. Exercise care when changing accessories and follow removing and changing instructions as outlined in the manual. Use caution while changing frames while in use, Wrinkle Eraser

12. The fabric steamer can be used in a vertical or horizontal motion. NEVER hold the steam head down while at rest or tilt it in a backward position as this may result in hot water discharge and possibly injury.

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is hot.

13. When cleaning the fabric steamer, unplug the power cord and clean with a dry or damp cloth. DO NOT pour water or use alcohol, benzene or paint thinner on the unit.

14. NEVER attempt to steam clothing while on a body.

15. To protect against a risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or injury:

a. To avoid circuit overload, DO NOT operate

another appliance on the same socket (circuit) as the fabric steamer.

b. DO NOT immerse any part of the system in

water or other liquids.

c. DO NOT pull power cord to disconnect

from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

d. DO NOT use extension cords or outlets with

inadequate current carrying capacity. 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.

e. DO NOT operate the system with a

damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance or any other part of the system has been dropped or damaged.

f. DO NOT disassemble or attempt to repair

the fabric steamer. Return the system to EURO-PRO Operating LLC for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair can cause a risk of electrical shock or injury to persons when the fabric steamer is used.

g. DO NOT handle plug or fabric steamer with

wet hands or operate without shoes.

h. DO NOT pull or carry by power cord, use

power cord as a handle, close a door on the

power cord, or pull the power cord around sharp corners or edges.

i. DO NOT allow power cord to touch hot

surfaces.

j. ALWAYS disconnect system from electrical

outlet when ﬁlling with water or emptying and when not in use.

k. NEVER attempt to ﬁll this unit under a

water faucet. Always use the ﬁlling ﬂask that is provided.

l. NEVER turn the appliance over or on its

side when in use.

m. NEVER aim or direct steam towards people,

animals, or plants. The steam is very hot and can cause burns. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, steam, steam bonnets or fabric frames.

n. DO NOT operate the fabric steamer while

under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol or medications.

o. DO NOT operate in the presence of

explosive and/or ﬂammable fumes.

p. Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry

area out of the reach of children. q. Keep your work area well lit. r. Let the system cool completely before

putting away. s. Keep out of the reach of children.

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Welcome to the next wave of garment care!

The Press & Refresh™ Garment Care System brings your fabrics back to life without a trip to the dry cleaners! Shark® Steam Technology provides continuous powerful vertical steam that deeply penetrates fabrics and renews ﬁbers.

The Wrinkle Eraser™ heat bar simulates the soleplate of an iron and presses the fabric for a crisp ﬁnish. Not only great on garments, the Press & Refresh™ can be used anywhere around the home:

upholstery, bedding, curtains and more!

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Attaching the appropriate accessory:

The unit comes assembled with a small steam bonnet attached. This steam bonnet should always be in

3 To remove the frame, gently

place during use.

1 Attach the desired frame. 2 With the pointed end of the

TIP: Wipe away condensation

frame pointed down, gently attach the top of the frame

FRAME/ACCESSORY

Bristle Brush Frame

Lint Brush Frame

Upholstery/Delicate Fabric Frame & Delicate Steam Bonnet

over the unit, above the wrinkle eraser. Next, secure the pointed end of the frame around the bottom of the unit (Fig. 1).

pull on the pointed end and lift the frame off the unit.

from the steam guard on the bottom of the frame after extended use.

4 The steam bonnet should only

be removed for cleaning.

Fig. 1

Helpful Tips on using the Vertical Press Pad and Velcro Clips:

1 The vertical press pad eliminates

the hassle of setting up an ironing board. Setup on any door and it is virtually invisible when the door is closed. You can setup the pad on the back of your closet door or in your laundry

USAGE

Fabric: Cotton, Wool, Rayon, Linen, Denim

Garments: Jeans, dress shirts, dresses, blouse, skirt, pants, suits, blazers

Fabric: Cotton, Wool, Rayon, Polyester, Silk, Satin, Cashmere

Garments: Dress shirts, dresses, blouses, tunics, delicate fabrics when Wrinkle Eraser

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is needed

Garments: Lace, velvet, embellished items. For extremely embellished garments, turn the garment inside out and steam

Fig. 2

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room and leave it setup for quick touch ups whenever you need them (Fig. 2).

2 There are web hooks on either

side of the press pad that provide you with a larger surface area for pressing. The Velcro™ clips assist in the positioning of garments on the press pad.

TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS

The bristle brush frame improves steam penetration without leaving water marks

Use for removing wrinkles and creating a crisp ﬁnish

Create pleats in skirts and pants

Steam and Press the details- great for removing wrinkles and refreshing

Use for removing wrinkles and creating a crisp ﬁnish

Speciﬁcally designed to deodorize and press delicate garments

Upholstery/Delicate Fabric Frame & Upholstery Steam Bonnet

Upholstered fabrics: Bedding, mattress, curtains, baby bedding, plush toys, high chairs, car seats, sofa,

Speciﬁcally designed to refresh any soft good around your home!

and arm chairs

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Contents

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Thank you for purchasing the Shark® Press & Refresh™ Garment Care System.

Getting Started 8

Assembly Of The Vertical Press Pad 9

Using Your Press & Refresh™ 10

Care Of Your Press & Refresh™ 13

Troubleshooting Guide 13

Replacement Parts 14

Warranty And Registration 15

This manual covers model numbers:

GS500 11

GS500A 11

GS500CO 11

GS500W 11

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.

Power: 1580 W

Water Capacity: 200 mL (6.5 ﬂ. oz.)

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Getting Started

Assembly of the Vertical Press Pad

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The Press & Refresh™ Garment Care System brings your fabrics back to life without a trip to the dry cleaners! Shark

Steam Technology provides continuous powerful vertical steam that deeply

penetrates fabrics and renews ﬁbers. The Wrinkle Eraser

ﬁnish. Press the Wrinkle Eraser

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heat bar simulates the soleplate of an iron and presses the fabric for a crisp

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directly onto the garment for a crisp ﬁnish. Hold the steam trigger for

continuous steam. Not only great on garments, the Press & Refresh

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can be used anywhere around the home:

upholstery, bedding, curtains and more! The vertical press pad makes garment care easy! Simply setup the pad onto any door, hang your

garment and Press & Refresh™!

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First things ﬁrst, you need to know what’s in the box you just opened:

a Fabric Steamer with small

steam bonnet attached

b Bristle Brush Frame c Upholstery/Delicate Fabric

Frame

d Lint Brush Frame e Upholstery Steam Bonnet f Delicate Steam Bonnet

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g Vertical Press Pad h Support Rods (x2) i Garment Hook j Heat Protection Panels (x8) k Velcro

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Clips (x3)

l Filling Flask

*Note: Model GS500W also includes 1 Accessory Bag, a 2 oz. bot tle of Linen Water and a 1 oz. Stain Stick.

IMPORTANT: Always check

the fabric care labels for recommendations. Test the fabrics for colorfastness in an inconspicuous place such as an inside seam. Some articles of clothing are better steamed from the underside.

IMPORTANT: When

assembling your fabric steamer, there may be a little water in the water tank. This is because we test all our fabric steamers 100% before you buy them, so you get a quality Shark

product.

Steam

Fig. 1

Assembly & use instructions:

1 Safely remove contents of the

Press & Refresh

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Garment Care System and lay them out on a ﬂat surface to see that you have all the components to complete the assembly.

2 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR PRESS & REFRESH™ GARMENT CARE SYSTEM.

3 Only use water. To extend the

life of your Press & Refresh™ Garment Care System, we recommend using distilled water if you live in an area with hard tap water.

4 Do not add cleaning solutions,

scented perfumes, oils, or any other chemicals to the water used in this appliance as this may damage the unit or make it unsafe for use. Use of any substances other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories will automatically void your warranty.

IMPORTANT: Always make

sure the fabric steamer is UNPLUGGED from the electrical outlet when not in use. Never ﬁll the water reservoir when the unit is plugged in.

Assembling the vertical press pad:

1 Insert the garment hook into

the top of the vertical press pad (Fig. 1). Insert one of the support rods into the opening on the side of the Vertical Press Pad making sure that it is inserted ﬁrmly into the hook (Fig. 2). Do the same with the other support rod from the other side.

Fig. 3Fig. 2

2 The Vertical Press Pad comes

asembled with heat protection panels in the pockets on the back. These panels protect your door from heat damage and should be in place at all times during use.

3 Slip the webbing bands at the

top of the vertical press pad over either side of any door with the terry cloth side facing away from the door. With the door open, loop the band around the corner of the door and repeat on the opposite side. Gently tug on the pad to make sure it is secure and shut the door completely to ensure the Vertical Press Pad is stable for pressing. Be careful not to close the door on your ﬁngers. Adjust the straps on the webbing to the appropriate height for comfort (Fig. 3).

TIP: The straps can be adjusted

to ﬁt any door using the buckle to adjust the strap lengths.

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Using Your Press & Refresh

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Always check the fabric labels for recommendations from the manufacturer. Test the fabric in an inconspicuous part of the garment such as an inner seam.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Filling and reﬁlling the water reservoir:

1 Never ﬁll the fabric steamer

while it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord before reﬁlling.

2 Open the water cap and hold

the fabric steamer horizontally and ﬁll using the ﬁlling ﬂask provided. Be careful not to overﬁll. Replace the cap by pushing it in making sure that it closes ﬁrmly. (Fig. 1)

NOTE: The water tank does not

have to be completely full for the fabric steamer to generate steam. However, make sure that the water tank is at least half way full for optimal results.

Practice makes perfect! It takes time to get used to and master the garment steaming techniques.

Attaching the accessories:

3 Choose your desired frame. The

point of the frame should be pointed down. Attach the top ﬂat area of the frame to the unit and then gently push the pointed end of the frame on securely. (Fig. 2)

When using the upholstery/ delicate fabric frame:

4 Attach the desired bonnet to

the frame, then attach the frame to the unit. Pull the 2 tabs on either side of the bonnet over the top of the frame and secure the bottom of the bonnet to the frame using the bottom tab (Fig. 3). Then attach the frame to the garment steamer as described above (Fig. 4).

IMPORTANT: Use caution

when changing the frames

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

when the unit is on, the Wrinkle Eraser™ bar gets very hot. Use the steam guard on the bottom of the frame to remove safely.

The small steam bonnet should

be attached to the unit at all times during usage. Remove the steam bonnet when the unit has cooled for cleaning only. The bonnet is permanently attached to the bonnet frame and should never be removed from it.

To remove the small steam

bonnet, remove the frame on the unit if one is in place, then gently pull on either side of the steam bonnet and pull the bonnet frame off the unit.

To reattach the bonnet, gently

snap the frame over the steam nozzle and press gently to lock in place (Fig. 5).

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Using the Press & Refresh

and

vertical press pad:

1 Hang the vertical press pad on

a door. (Fig. 1)

2 Hang the garment that is to

be steamed onto the garment hook on the vertical press pad. (Fig. 2)

3 Once the selected accessory is

placed on the fabric steamer, turn the On/Off switch to the “On” position, a blue LED light will illuminate (Fig. 3). It will take approximately 1 minute for the unit to heat up and be ready for steaming and pressing.

4 Holding the fabric steamer in

the vertical position with the steam nozzle pointing away from you, press and hold the steam trigger for continuous steam and begin steaming your garments in a vertical or horizontal motion. Begin at the top of the garment and move in a downward direction pressing

the Wrinkle Eraser™ directly onto the fabric.

CAUTION: Do not over tilt the

unit when steaming overhead.

CAUTION: Do not hold the

unit in a ﬁxed position on delicate fabrics and upholstered items.

5 The vertical press pad has two

web hooks on either side. You can use these hooks to position a garment for better results and a larger pressing are when steaming sleeves. Use caution when holding the sleeves of garments while steaming (Fig. 4).

6 When steaming lightweight

garments, pants and skirts you can use the Velcro™ clips to hold the garment on the vertical pressing pad.

7 When ﬁnished using the Fabric

Steamer, turn the appliance “Off” and let it cool before emptying the water tank and removing the bonnets and frames.

Hold the steam trigger for continuous steam. The steam will stop emiting once you let go of the button.

Intermittently wipe away condensation from the steam guard with extended use

Using the Press & Refresh horizontally:

8 The Press & Refresh can be

used to deodorize, sanitize, and refresh upholstered items: sofa, baby bedding, mattress, car seat, drapes, and more.

9 Attach the upholstery/delicate

frame and upholstery pad to the unit.

10 In a horizontal position, move

the steamer continuously over the upholstered item.

CAUTION: The Wrinkle Eraser

is hot. Use caution when removing the frames. DO NOT put your hands directly onto the Wrinkle Eraser™.

WARNING: Never steam any

article of clothing while it is being worn.

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