Shark Press & Refresh GS500UKL User Manual

GS500UKL

User’s Guide

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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

™

Garment Care System, we

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 cleaning.

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 removal and changing
instructions as outlined in the manual. Do not
change frames while the unit is turned on. Turn
the unit off, wait for the Wrinkle Eraser

™

to

cool, and then change frames.

12. The garment steamer can be used in a ver tical
or horizontal motion. NEVER hold the steam
head down while at rest or tilt it in a backward
position as this may result in discharge.

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

14. NEVER attempt to steam clothing while it is
being worn.

15. To protec t 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. 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.

WHEN USING YOUR SHARK®
PRESS & REFRESH

™

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
YOUR PRESS & REFRESH

™

GARMENT

CARE SYSTEM.

DANGER OF SCALDING

Please use caution when using the garment
steamer. The Wrinkle Eraser

™

pressing bar and
the steam emitted are very hot. The Wrinkle
Eraser

™

is not controlled by the steam trigger and
is hot as long as the unit is turned on and for 30
minutes after the unit has been turned of f.

IMPORTANT: This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

i. DO NOT allow power cord to touch hot

surfaces.

j. ALWAYS disconnect system from electrical

outlet when filling the water tank 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, steam, steam
bonnets or frames.

n. DO NOT operate the product 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. Loop cord loosely around the
appliance when storing.

s. Keep out of the reach of children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Welcome to the next wave of garment care!

The Press & Refresh™ Garment Care System brings your fabrics back to life with fewer trips to the
dry cleaners! For the first time ever professional steam power in a portable unit.

The professional steam deeply penetrates fibres, renews and freshens fabric. The exclusive heated
Wrinkle Eraser™ presses for a crisp finish and dries fibres to prevent re-wrinkling.

Extend the life of your garments and go from not quite ready-to-wear to ready-to-wear in one easy step.
The Look Your Best Guide provides step-by-step tips for all of your garment care needs.

Attaching the appropriate
accessory:

The unit comes assembled with a
small steam bonnet frame attached.
The frame must be attached at all
times when the unit is being used.

1 Attach the desired frame

2 Using both hands, hold the

frame on either side. Attach
the top of the frame to the
unit above the Wrinkle Eraser™

into the notch. Next, secure
the pointed end of the frame
around the bot tom of the unit
and snap into place (Fig. 1).
The seam of the frame must
line up against the seam of the
unit for proper use.

3 To remove the frame, gently

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

USE FOR

BENEFITS

FRAME/ACCESSORY

Bristle Brush Frame

Lint Brush Frame

Upholstery/Delicate
Fabric Frame & Delicate Steam Bonnet

Best for: cot ton, wool, linen, denim

Best for: cot ton, wool, rayon, polyester,
silk, satin, cashmere and blends

Best for: bedding, mattress, cur tains,
baby bedding, plush toys, high chairs,
car seats, sofa, and arm chairs

Best for: lace, velvet, silk, satin,
embelished or delicate garments

Upholstery/Delicate
Fabric Frame & Upholstery Steam Bonnet

Improves steam penetration on heavy
fabrics without leaving water marks

Removes lint, pet hair, and other debris
while steaming and pressing

Shaggy material acts like multiple fingers to
pick up dust and deodorize while steaming.
It provides a large pocket of hot steam

Specifically designed to protect delicate
fabric from high heat

Helpful Tips on using the
Vertical Press Pad and VELCRO

®

Clips:

1 For the first time ever, the

vertical press pad eliminates the
need for an ironing board. It is
designed to fit on any size door,
and can remain setup for your
convenience. The VELCRO

®

clips

are used to position & stretch

the garment for quick steaming
with better results to complete
the garment care system
(Fig. 2).

2 To make pressing easier, the

vertical press pad has two hooks
on either end to hang your
garment from for larger pressing
surface.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

TIP: Wipe away condensation

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

Small Steam Bonnet Frame

The bonnet frame should always be
attached during any use and with any
frame

The specially designed multi layered
honeycomb pad protects fabrics from
water marks and water impurities

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Contents

Getting Started 8

Assembly of the Vertical Press Pad 9

Using your Press & Refresh™ 10

Care of your Press & Refresh™ 13

Troubleshooting Guide 13

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

TECHN ICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 220V - 240V., 50Hz.

Power: 1580 W

Water Capacit y: 200 mL (6.5 fl. oz. )

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Fig. 3

Assembling the vertical
press pad:

3 Inser t the garment hook into

the opening at the top of the
vertical press pad (Fig. 1).
Secure the rod into the garment
hook on either side of the pad
making sure they are inserted
firmly (Fig. 2). The support
rods come assembled in the
pad.

4 The Vertical Press Pad comes

asembled with heat protec tion
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.

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

®

Steam

product.

Getting Started

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

a Garment Steamer
b 2 Small Steam Bonnet Frames

(one is attached to the unit)

c Bristle Brush Frame
d Upholstery/Delicate Fabric

Frame

e Lint Brush Frame
f Upholstery Steam Bonnet

Assembly & use in structions:

1 Remove contents of the Press &

Refresh

™

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.

IMPORTANT: Always make

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

Assembly of the Vertical Press Pad

The Press & Refresh™ Garment Care System provides a complete process for all of your
garment care needs. Save time and money with fewer trips to the dry cleaners and have your
garments ready-to-wear when you want.

The combination of professional steam power and the exclusive heated Wrinkle Eraser™ makes
it easier than ever to care for your garments. The Press & Refresh

™

comes complete with
accessories for all garment care needs. The vertical press pad eliminates the hassle of an ironing
board and makes it easy to steam and press right on the hangers.

Not only great on garments, the Press & Refresh™ can be used to refresh fabrics throughout
your home. Now you can easily reduce odors, sanitize fabric and help eliminate dust mites.
The extra long 15 foot power cord makes it easy to navigate around your home.

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5 Attach the vertical press pad to

any door. With the door open,
loop the straps at the top of the
vertical press pad 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 pad is
stable for pressing. Be careful
not to close the door on your
fingers. Adjust the straps to the
appropriate height for comfort
(Fig. 3).

Care instructions:

6 Remove the 8 heat protection

panels from the back of the
pad and remove the garment
hook and rods. Machine wash
in warm water with liquid
detergent and lay flat to dry.
Do not use bleach or fabric
softener.

g Delicate Steam Bonnet
h Vertical Press Pad
i 2 Support Rods (assembled in

the vertical press pad)

j Garment Hook
k 8 Heat Protection Panels

(assembled in vertical press
pad)

l 3 VELCRO

®

Clips

m Filling Flask

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

The straps can be adjusted
to fit any door using the
buckle to adjust the strap
lengths.

b

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Velcro Indus tries B.V.

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bottom of the bonnet to the
frame (Fig. 3). Then attach the
frame to the garment steamer
as described above (Fig. 4).

IMPORTANT: Use caution

when changing the frames
when the unit is hot. The
frames are designed with a
steam guard around the bottom
to provide protection from heat
when placing or removing the
frames.

The small steam bonnet frame

must be attached at all times
during usage.

The frame should only be

removed for washing by hand,
if necessary (see page 13 for
care instructions).

7 When finished using the

garment steamer, turn the
appliance “O” and let it cool
before empt ying the water tank
and removing the bonnets and
frames if necessary.

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 steam
bonnet to the unit.

10 In a horizontal position, move

the steamer in a up and down
motion continuously over the
upholstered item.

3 Once the selected attachment

is placed on the garment
steamer, turn the On/Off switch
to the “I” position, a blue LED
light will illuminate. It will take
approximately 1 minute for the
unit to heat up.

4 Holding the garment 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 motion.
Begin at the top of the garment
and move in a up and down
direction pressing the Wrinkle
Eraser

™

directly onto the fabric.

5 You can use the hooks on either

side of the vertical press pad for a
larger pressing area.

6 When steaming lightweight

garments, the VELCRO® clips
can be used in place of a
hanger to attach a garment
directly to the pad.

Using Your Press & Refresh

™

Attaching the accessories:

3 Choose your desired frame.

Using both hands, hold the
frame on either side. Attach
the top of the frame to the
unit above the Wrinkle Eraser™
into the notch. Next, secure
the pointed end of the frame
around the bot tom of the unit
and snap into place (Fig. 2).

When using the upholster y/
delicate fabric frame:

NOTE: Remember, DO NOT use

the garment steamer without
the small steam bonnet in place

4 At tach the desired bonnet to

the frame, then attach the
frame to the unit. Pull either
side of the bonnet over the top
of the frame and secure the

Using the Press & Refresh

™

and

vertical press pad:

CAUTION: The Wrinkle Eraser

™

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

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.

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.

1 Hang the ver tical press pad on

a door.

2 Hang the garment onto the

garment hook.

Filling and refilling the water
reservoir:

1 Never fill the garment steamer

while it is plugged into an
electrical outlet.

2 Open the water cap and hold

the the garment steamer
horizontally with the Wrinkle
Eraser™ parallel to the floor.
Using the filling flask provided
fill the water tank to the Max
Fill line. Be careful not to
overfill. Push the cap back into
place, making sure 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 perfec t!
It takes time to master
the garment steaming
techniques.

For best results, tilt the
steamer for ward slightly
and press the wrinkle
eraser direc tly on the
garment.

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

Wipe away condensation
from the frame with
extended use.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

The seam on the frame must line up
with the seam on the unit for proper
use and safet y. The frame will snap into
place, double check to make sure the
seams are aligned.

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3 Lint Brush Frame – use to

remove hair, lint and pet fur
while steaming your garments.

1 Small Steam Bonnet – must

be in place over steam nozzle
during all usage.

TIP: Provides evenly distribution

of steam and protects fabrics
from watermarks and impurities
in water

4 Upholstery/Delicate Fabric

Frame & Delicate Steam
Bonnet – provides extra

protection for delicate fabrics
when the Wrinkle Eraser

™

is
not necessary while freshening
fabrics.

Fabric Recommendations:

Silk, satin, embellished
garments.

TIP: Some garments have

better results when steamed
from the inside or turned inside
out. Slightly tug the bottom
of the garment and hold at an
angle.

2 Bristle Brush Frame – Offers

better steam penetration for
heavy fabrics without leaving
water marks.

Fabric Recommendations:

Heavy fabrics, cotton, wool,
canvas, denim.

CAUTION: Do not use the

bristle brush on delicate fabrics.

When to use the different
accessories:

Using Your Press & Refresh™ - cont. Care of Your Press & Refresh

™

Troubleshooting Guide

Cleaning & storing

1 Turn the garment steamer off

“O”.

2 Unplug the appliance from the

electrical outlet.

3 Let the appliance cool

completely for approximately
30 minutes.

4 Empt y the water from the

water tank.

5 Wipe the exterior of the

garment steamer with a damp
cloth and wipe dry if needed.

9 Hand wash the bonnet frame

in cold water with a mild
detergent and let air dry
completely before using again.
Do not dry in clothes dryer.

10 To re-attach the frame, gently

snap the frame over the steam
nozzle and press gently to lock
into place (Fig. 1).

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTIONS

There is no
steam.

The steamer is not turned on.

There is not enough
water in the unit.

Verify that the blue light on the unit is lit. If not,
check that the unit is plugged in and the on/off
button is raised and in the on “I” position.

Verify that the water tank is at least half way full
or fill to the max fill line.

The nozzle leaves
water drops on the
garment.

You are not using the steam
bonnet.

The steam bonnet is
too wet.

The frame has condensation.

The small steam bonnet frame must be in place
at all times during usage.

The bonnet prevents water drops being left on
the garment and to removes impurities from your
water.

Let the unit cool for 30 minutes, remove the
steam bonnet and let it dry out before using
again or replace with a new bonnet frame.

Let the appliance cool and wipe the frame off.

6 Bundle up the power cord and

secure it with the VELCRO®
strap that is at tached to the
power cord. Always store your
appliance in a cool, dry area.

Care & use of the small steam
bonnet frame

7 The steam bonnet is attached

to a frame and helps filter
impurities from your water.
It might become slightly
discolored over time.

8 Let the steamer cool completely

before removing. Gently pull on
either side of the frame and lif t
off of the noz zle.

5 Upholstery/Delicate Fabric

Frame & Upholstery Steam
Bonnet – shaggy material ac ts

like multiple fingers to pick
up dust and deodorize while
steaming. It provides a large
pocket of hot steam.

6 VELCRO

®

Clips –

Easy detachable clips can
be used to hold lightweight
garments directly on to the pad
and to position & stretch the
garment for quick steaming
with better results

7 Vertical Press Pad –

Creates a vertical ironing board
anywhere in the home. The
Vertical Press Pad can be used
on any door and is virtually
invisible when the door is closed
for easy access to the pad for
last minute touch ups.

Fig. 1

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Notes Notes

Made for and imported by
Lakeland L A23 1B Q, w ww.lakela nd.co.uk

Shark Customer Services
PO Box 298
Mir field
WF14 9B A

Fre ephone 080 0 8 62 0453

Cop yright © 2011 Euro- Pr o O perating LLC

VELCRO® is a registered trademark of Vel cr o I nd us trie s B. V.
Printed in China

Illus tr ations may dif fer with ac tual produc t.

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