CHI 11572 Easy Steam Garment Steamer User Manual

USE AND CARE MANUAL
Before operating the garment steamer, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Only use a garment steamer for its intended use.
5. The garment steamer must not be left unattended while it is connected to the electric outlet.
6. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the garment steamer in water or other liquids.
7. Always turn the garment steamer to OFF ( ) before plugging or unplugging the garment steamer from the electrical outlet. Never pull on the cord to disconnect the garment steamer from the electrical outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull on the plug to disconnect the garment steamer.
8. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces. Let the garment steamer cool completely before putting it away. Tuck cord into the base as the garment steamer is collapsed for storage.
9. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet before filling the garment steamer with water, emptying the water from the garment steamer, and when the garment steamer is not in use.
10. Do not operate the garment steamer with a damaged cord or in the event the garment steamer has been dropped or damaged or there are visible signs of damage or it is leaking. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the garment steamer. Take it to a qualified serviceman for examination and repair. The incorrect assembly might result in a risk of electric shock when the garment steamer is used after reassembly.
11. The garment steamer must be hung from a secure hook or rod rated to hold a minimum of 30 pounds.
12. When hanging the garment steamer, ensure the base is level.
13. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Keep hands away from steam vents when the appliance is ON ( ). Use caution if you turn the garment steamer upside down—there might be hot water in the reservoir.
14. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate a garment steamer on the same circuit with another high-wattage appliance.
15. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with an ampere rating equal to or greater than the maximum rating of the garment steamer shall be used. A cord rated for less amperage can result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that
    it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plugin any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

Parts and Features

1. Garment Holder (on the inside)
2. Hanger Hook
3. Storage Strap Loop
4. Storage Strap
5. Waterproof Garment BagWith Zipper
6. Base
7. Power Indicator| 7. Power Indicator
8. ON/OFF ( ) Button
9. 6-Foot Plug With Power Reset
10. Steam Vents
11. Reservoir Holder
12. Water Reservoir
13. Garment Bag Zipper Tabs (2)
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Get to Know the Easy Steam Garment Steamer

The Easy Steam Garment Steamer is a hands-free way to refresh and remove wrinkles from your clothes. It provides a relaxed look to garments. For a pressed finish, you will want to use a regular steam iron.

There are two ways to use the garment steamer:

1. Steam One Garment: Fill the Water Reservoir to the amount indicated on the reservoir for the one item you want to steam.
   Follow directions in “How to Use” on page 7. When the Power
   Indicator flashes, the cycle is complete and your garment is ready to remove from the steamer.

2. Multiple Steaming Sessions: You also have the convenient option to fill the Water Reservoir and turn the steamer on and off as needed for multiple steaming sessions. See Steaming Chart on page 10.

How to Use

WARNING Burn Hazard.
Steam is hot. Avoid contact with escaping steam.
Hang the Garment Steamer on an over-the-door hook or a secured rod near an electrical outlet. Unzip Garment Bag Steaming One Garment

1. Remove Water Reservoir from Garment Steamer. Remove cap and fill with COLD tap water. Fill to the appropriate line on Water
   Reservoir for the type of garment being steamed.
   Do not fill above the MAX fill line or below the
   MIN fill line. Replace the cap on Water Reservoir.
   Do not add water directly to Reservoir Holder.
   

2. Turn Water Reservoir so the cap side is facing down, and insert it into Reservoir Holder.

3. Place the garment on a plastic hanger and hang on Garment Holder. Clothes should not touch the bottom of the garment steamer. Long dresses and pants should be folded over the bar of the hanger. Holding the lower Zipper Tab, zip the Garment Bag closed. Plug into an outlet.

4. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to begin steaming.
   The Power Indicator will illuminate when the steamer is on. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to stop steaming at any time.

5. When the Power Indicator flashes, the cycle is complete and your garment is ready to remove from the steamer. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn off Garment Steamer.

6. Unzip Garment Bag by holding the top Zipper
   Tab. Check garment for wrinkles. If more steaming time is needed, zip up the Garment Bag.

7. Refill the Water Reservoir with COLD water and insert it into Reservoir Holder. Allow 1 minute for the heater to reset. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to resume steaming. When done, press ON/ OFF ( ) Button to turn off the steamer. Remove garment. Unplug.

How to Use

Multiple Steaming Sessions

1. Remove Water Reservoir from Garment Steamer. Remove cap and fill with COLD tap water. Fill to MAX fill line. Do not fill above the MAX fill line or below the MIN fill line. Replace cap on Water Reservoir. Do not add water directly to Reservoir Holder.
   

2. Turn Water Reservoir so the cap side is facing down, and insert into Reservoir Holder.

3. Place first garment on a plastic hanger and hang on Garment Holder. Clothes should not touch bottom of Garment Steamer. Long dresses and pants should be folded over the bar of the hanger. Holding the lower Zipper Tab, zip the Garment Bag closed. Plug into outlet.

4. Press ON/OFF ( ) Button to begin steaming. ThePower Indicator will illuminate when steamer is on. Follow Steaming Chart on page 10 for recommended steaming times. Press ON/OFF ( ) Button to stop steaming.

5. Unzip Garment Bag by holding the top Zipper Tab. Check garment for wrinkles. If more steaming time is needed, zip up Garment Bag. Press ON/OFF ( ) Button to continue steaming. When finished, press ON/OFF ( ) Button to stop steaming. Remove garment and wipe Garment Bag with towel.

6. Place another garment in Garment Bag. Zip closed. Press ON/OFF ( ) Button to begin steaming.

7. If Power Indicator begins to flash while steaming, the Garment Steamer has run out of water in the reservoir and has stopped heating. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn off the power. Refill the Water Reservoir with COLD water and insert it into Reservoir Holder. Allow 1 minute for the heater to reset. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to resume steaming.

8. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn OFF Garment Steamer before removing the garment.

9. Wipe the interior of the Garment Steamer with a towel after each garment is steamed.

10. When finished, press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn it off. Unplug.

Steaming Chart
NOTE: If starting cold, the Garment Steamer takes about 30 seconds to begin to steam. Steaming times do not include warm-up time.

to 4 minutes
Tablecloths – fold over hanger; shake out after steaming| 3 to 5 minutes

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.

1. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn it off. Unplug. Allow cooling.
2. Wipe out the entire inside of the Garment Steamer after every use with a clean dry towel.
3. Always leave Garment Steamer partially unzipped to keep inside of steamer dry.

To Store Easy Steam

1. Unplug.

2. Remove Water Reservoir and empty.

3. To remove any remaining water inside the steamer, insert an empty Water Reservoir back into Reservoir Holder.
   Press ON/OFF ( ) Button and steam with Garment Bag unzipped until Power Indicator flashes.

4. Let Garment Steamer cool for at least 1 minute.

5. With a clean towel, wipe the entire inside of the Garment Steamer. Leave Garment Steamer hanging with the zipper open until the interior is completely dry.

6. While holding lower Zipper Tab, zip until almost closed to leave room for air to escape.

7. Unhook Garment Bag from door or rod and place on a flat surface.
   

8. Hold Hanger Hook and gradually fold Garment Bag while moving the bag down onto the base. Tuck the cord into the base as you collapse the Garment Bag.

9. Slide loop of the strap onto the hook. Wrap Storage Strap under and up around the base. Pull snug and attach the end to the strap near the loop.

10. Store upright in a convenient location. Do not store on its side.

Troubleshooting

• Power Indicator light does not illuminate when the ON/OFF ( ) button is pressed.
The Circuit Interrupt switch in the power cord plug may be open.
Press the red RESET button on the power cord plug.

• Power Indicator light is flashing.
The appliance has run out of water in the reservoir and stopped heating.

1. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn off the power.
2. Refill Water Reservoir with COLD tap water and replace with Reservoir Holder.
3. Allow 1 minute for the heater to cool.
4. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to resume steaming.

• Power Indicator light is flashing and Water Reservoir is full.
Water Reservoir is not correctly inserted into Reservoir Holder to allow water to flow into the steamer, or steam generator has not cooled completely to resume steaming.

1. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn off the power.
2. Reposition Water Reservoir to seat securely in place. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn on the power.
3. If still flashing, press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to turn off the power.
4. Allow 1 minute for the heater to cool.
5. Press the ON/OFF ( ) Button to resume steaming.

• Some water has dripped from the bottom of the Garment Steamer onto the floor below.
The Reservoir Holder of the Garment Steamer has a small overflow hole in the bottom to allow excess water to drain.
Do not add water directly to Reservoir Holder. Use care when inserting Water Reservoir to prevent excess water from dripping into the holder area.

• Clothes are still wrinkled after steaming the recommended amount of time.
Steaming provides a relaxed look. Some fabrics release wrinkles easier than others.

1. Return the garment to the steamer and continue to steam longer.
2. Steaming multiple garments at a time requires longer steaming. For best results, steam garments one at a time.
3. The relaxed look may not be what you want. For a pressed look, use a regular steam iron.

• Clothes feel wet after steaming.
The Garment Steamer produces both heat and moisture to relax wrinkles. The garment has been steamed for too long a period of time.

1. Allow the garment to hang to dry before wearing.
2. Reduce steaming time at the next steaming occasion.
3. Partially unzip Garment Bag during steaming to allow some steam to escape.

• Clothes are wet at bottom of the hem.
Garments are too long for the Garment Steamer. Clothes should not touch the bottom of the Garment Steamer. Fold long dresses or pants over the bar of the plastic hanger.

• Clothes have condensation on fabric or have water spots.
Steaming for long periods of time will cause condensation to collect on Garment Bag sides and top.

1. Wipe inside of Garment Bag with a clean towel after every garment that is steamed.
2. Garments are steamed quickly, often in as short as 30 seconds to 1 minute. Reduce time, check wrinkles, and add short amounts of time if necessary.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada.
This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from
accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase, is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by a breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call CHI Garment Care 1.844.882.9038 in the U.S. or visit chisteam.com in the U.S. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance.

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