Shark GI300 Gentle Glide Iron User Manual

Shark GI300 Gentle Glide Iron User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL: GI300

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN USING YOUR IRON, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR IRON.

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 iron only for its intended use.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the iron
in water or other liquids. Always turn the iron to “MIN/LOW” before plugging in or unplugging from outlet.
3. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
4. Do not allow cord to touch
hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.
5. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water, emptying, or when not in use.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

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 13-ampere cord. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Use care to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
3. Do not rest iron on soleplate.
4. Never use or rest iron on an unstable surface.
5. While the iron is hot, never set iron on an unprotected surface – even if it is on its heel rest.
6. WARNING! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY, before filling the iron with water, make sure that the plug is removed from the outlet.
7. CAUTION: Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner, starches or any other solution, as these will damage the steam mechanism.
Do not use contaminated water.
8. WARNING! TO AVOID FIRE, never leave iron unattended while it is plugged in.
9. WARNING! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, never immerse the iron in water or other liquid.

10. WARNING! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, never use the iron in a location where it can fall or be pulled into water or any other liquid. If the iron falls into water or any other liquid, unplug it immediately. DO NOT reach into the water or liquid.
11. CAUTION: 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.
12. WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.
13. Always store your iron in the upright position, not on the soleplate. If stored face down, even the smallest amount of moisture will cause the soleplate to corrode and stain.
14. DANGER! Never use the iron if it is damaged or dropped.
Using the iron when it is damaged could create the risks of fire, electric shock, injury or death.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON

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.

KEY FEATURES

1. Temperature Control Dial
2. Temperature Ready Light
3. Spray Button
4. Burst of Steam Button
5. Variable Steam Selector
6. Water Inlet With Cover
7. Spray Nozzle
8. Soleplate
9. Water Level Indicator
10. Filling Flask

Technical Specifications

Voltage: 120V., 60Hz. Power: 1200 Watts

Before using your Shark Gentle Glide 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.
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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DRY IRONING

Center the variable steam selector as shown in figure 1. This will cut off the steam flow if water is in the tank.

1. Turn temperature dial to “MIN/LOW” and move the variable steam selector to “0”.
2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V AC electrical outlet. The temperature ready light will come on, indicating that the iron is heating up.
3. Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting. (See “Ironing Guide” for a guide to temperature selection.)
4. When the light turns off, the set temperature has been reached and the iron is ready to use.
5. During ironing the light will switch on/off as the thermostat maintains the set temperature. You may continue ironing during this process.

STEAM IRONING

1. Open the water filling inlet cover. Holding the iron at a slight angle, pour water slowly into the water filling inlet. See figure 2. Fill tank to desired level or to the “MAX” water level marking using the water filling flask. (When the iron is upright, see-through water tank allows you to gauge the amount of water.)
DO NOT overfill the tank.
2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. Turn temperature dial to “••” or “•••” and slide the variable steam selector to the desired steam setting.
4. Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the steam band and allow the iron
to heat for approximately 2 minutes before ironing. Place iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while the iron is warming to desired temperature.
5. Slide the variable steam selector to increase the amount of steam. See figure 1. When using extra steam, the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often.
6. 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 turning the steam control dial to “0”.

BURST OF STEAM

The burst-of-steam button is useful when ironing denim, cotton, and linens. It provides extra, sudden blasts 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. Set the temperature dial to maximum. Place the iron on the stand (on a stable, protected surface) and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes.
3. With the iron in a horizontal position, press the burst of steam button several times to prime the pump. See Figure 3.

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.

NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron with water and re-prime the pump. The iron may be filled with water while it is hot.

WATER SPRAY

The water spray is useful on fabrics with stubborn wrinkles. Press the spray button and a jet of water will spray onto the fabric being ironed. See Figure 4. The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired.

WARNING! 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.

WARNING! 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.

CAUTION: Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner, starches or any other liquid, as these will damage
the steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated water.

SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES

Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing instructions. Refer to the “Ironing Chart” on page 9 for temperature recommendations:

• Use low settings for synthetics and silks.
• Use moderate settings for wool and blends.
• Use high settings for cottons and linens.

NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an inside seam.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

The auto shut -off safety function of your Lightweight Iron is designed to engage after approx. 8 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 iron from stand.
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 temperature ready light will go on when the auto shut-off system has been reset. Allow time for the iron to re-heat. The temperature indicator light will go out when the iron is ready for use.

IRONING HINTS

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 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 approximately 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.

WARNING! To prevent fire, do not leave iron unattended while connected.

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

ANTI-CALC SYSTEM

A special filter inside the water tank softens the water and prevents scale build-up in the soleplate. The filter is permanent and does not need replacing.

ANTI-DRIPPING SYSTEM

This iron is equipped with drip stop function: the iron automatically stops steaming when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.
With the anti-dripping system, you can perfectly iron even the most delicate fabrics.

EMPTYING THE IRON

Always empty iron after each use.

1. When finished using the iron, turn the variable steam selector to “0” and the temperature control dial to “MIN”.
2. Unplug the iron from the electrical outlet.
3. Set variable steam selector to “MAX”.
4. Open water inlet cover.
5. Turn the iron upside down over the sink with the tip pointing downward and allow the water to flow from the opening.
6. Set variable steam selector to “0”.
7. Allow iron to cool in an upright position before storing.

WARNING! Use caution when emptying the iron. Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces, hot water or steam.

STORAGE

1. Always turn the variable steam selector to “0” after you have emptied the water tank.
2. Allow the iron to cool down.
3. Always store the iron in the upright position to protect the soleplate.
4. From time to time, clean the exterior of the iron with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
5. If you use spray starch, wipe the soleplate occasionally with a soft damp cloth to prevent the build-up of deposits.
6. If the iron has not been used for a few weeks, hold the iron horizontally and allow to steam for 2 minutes before ironing.

IRONING CHART

NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or
an inside seam.

To select iron temperature, align temperature selected on dial with the indicator on the water tank.

TROUBLESHOOTING

only.

Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket. Temperature setting too low. Turn to higher setting.

Temperature ready light goes On and Off.| This is normal. The light goes On and Off  as the thermostat is switching the heating element On and Off  to maintain the selected temperature.
Some odor or small particles come out  of steam vents of  new iron.| 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.
Iron does not steam.| Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.
Add water.

Make sure that the temperature control dial and the variable steam selector are correctly set.  For maximum steam,  (setting ‘Max’ on steam selector), temperature control dial should be set on ‘•••’.

Adjustable steam selector is set on “0”.

Always allow the iron to reach the selected temperature with the variable steam selector setting at ‘0’. Make sure the temperature control dial is set in the correct steam area, e.g.  ‘••’, and the steam selector is not on ‘0’. For more steam, turn temperature dial to higher setting, e.g. ‘•••’, and the steam selector to ‘Max’.

If temperature setting and steam selector setting are correct and there is no steam, gently tap the soleplate on the ironing board a few times.  Move the variable steam selector from ‘0’ to ‘Max’ a few times.

Water droplets coming from  steam vents.| Iron may not be hot enough. Set thermostat to the ‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient time to heat up (thermostat light goes off) before activating the variable steam selector.

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 1 or 2  tanks until steam performance improves.

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. For Customer Service support, call 1 800-798-7398 or visit our website www.sharkcompany.com.

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 consequential 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 damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what 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 herein are subject to change without notice.

OWNERSHIP 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.

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

PURCHASER: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
DATE OF PURCHASE: …………………….. MODEL: GI300 ….. SERIAL NO: .…………….
NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE: …………………………………………………………………..

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