Shark Iron GI460 User Manual

Garment Steamer/Iron  
Model GI460  
115/120V., 60 Hz., 230/240 V., 50 Hz.  
800 Watts/870 Watts  
Use and Care Instructions  
Congratulations!  
You are the owner of the Shark Garment  
Steamer/Iron. To fully enjoy the advantages of your appliance, please  
take a few minutes to read all the “Use & Care Instructions” and  
keep the instructions handy for easy reference. Please review the  
product warranty and mail the owner registration form.  
For information or assistance:  
EURO-PRO Operating LLC  
21 Lawrence Paquette Industrial Drive  
Champlain, NY 12919  
Tel.: 1-866-98SHARK  
Tel.: 1-800-798-7398  
 
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GARMENT STEAMER/IRON  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS  
1. Temperature Control Dial  
2. Red Pilot Light  
3. Steam Trigger  
4. Water Inlet Cover  
5. Red Lint Brush  
• Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.  
• Temperature setting too low.  
Turn to higher setting.  
Garment Steamer/Iron  
does not heat  
6. Bristle Garment Brush  
7. Locking Tab  
8. Swivel Handle  
9. Water Measuring Beaker  
10. Dual Voltage Selector  
(not shown)  
• This is normal.  
Pilot light  
goes On and Off  
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 trigger  
occasionally to eliminate small white particles.  
Garment Steamer/Iron  
does not steam  
• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.  
Add water.  
• Make sure that the temperature control dial is correctly  
set. For maximum steam, (setting ‘Max’ on steam  
control), temperature control dial should be set on ‘•••’.  
• Make sure the iron has reached the selected  
temperature by confirming that the pilot light has gone  
"Off". For more steam, turn temperature dial to  
higher setting, e.g. ‘•••’.  
• If temperature setting is correct and there is no steam,  
gently tap the soleplate on the ironing board a few  
times. Move the temperature control dial from ‘MIN’ to  
‘Max’ a few times.  
• Iron may not be hot enough. Set temperature control  
dial to the ‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient  
time to heat up (pilot light goes off).  
Water droplets coming  
from steam vents  
• Overuse of steam trigger. 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.  
Technical Specifications  
Voltage:  
115/120 V., 60Hz.  
230/240 V., 50 Hz.  
800 Watts/870 Watts  
Power:  
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BEFORE FIRST USE  
IRONING CHART  
Remove any labels, stickers or tags which may be attached to the body or  
soleplate of the garment steamer/iron before using the appliance.  
Read all instructions for use carefully. Always follow the Important Safeguards.  
NOTE: Before starting to iron or steam  
To select garment steamer/iron  
temperature, align temperature  
selected on dial with the indicator  
on the water tank.  
delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the  
temperature of the garment steamer/iron  
on a hem or an inside seam.  
IMPORTANT  
The first time an iron is used, some odor and small white particles may come  
out of the steam vents. This perfectly normal and will cease to occur after the  
iron has been in use for a short while.  
DIRECTIONS  
ON LABEL  
Before you start using your garment steamer/iron, follow the instructions in the  
manual and do the following in order to eliminate any odor and small white  
residue particles and to ensure optimum steam performance.  
SYNTHETIC  
• Fill the garment steamer/iron with regular tap water.  
• Set the temperature control dial to its highest setting.  
• The pilot light will go off to indicate that the garment steamer/iron has  
reached the selected temperature.  
FIBERS, e.g.  
acrylic, nylon  
polyester  
SILK  
COTTON  
LINEN  
FABRIC  
WOOL  
• Keep the iron in a horizontal position and allow it to steam until the water runs  
out.  
• Press the steam trigger to eliminate white residue particles.  
• Repeat this procedure through 2 or 3 fillings.  
TEMP.  
MIN  
MAX  
CONTROL  
• • • • •  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Before using your iron, check the  
voltage and type of plug that is  
required for your location. If  
BURST OF  
STEAM  
necessary, readjust the dual voltage  
switch according to local voltage -  
115/120V, 60 Hz., 230/240V, 50 Hz.  
This is accomplished by sliding the  
dual voltage control switch located in  
the rear of the iron to the  
Set temperature  
to "MAX"  
corresponding voltage setting.  
Note: The voltage selector is preset  
at the factory for use on 115/120V,  
60 Hz. N. A. household current.  
Caution: Always disconnect the iron before adjusting the dual voltage  
switch to the correct voltage setting.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.  
DRY IRONING  
All marked settings on the temperature dial can be used for dry ironing.  
1. Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet (see page 3 for voltage  
settings). The pilot light light will go “On”, indicating that the iron is heating up.  
2. Set Temperature Control Dial to desired temperature setting.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.  
Using the Swivel Handle  
The handle on the garment steamer/iron can be changed in  
position by turning the handle 180° counter clockwise. (See  
illustration at right.) You can use the iron with the handle over  
it for regular ironing or with the handle behind it for steaming  
garments. (See illustrations below.)  
3. Place garment steamer/iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while  
iron is warming to desired temperature.  
4. When the iron has reached the desired temperature, the pilot light will go “Off”.  
Using the Garment Brush  
CAUTION! To prevent the risk of burns, make sure that the iron is not  
plugged in and that the iron sole plate is not hot before you  
slide on the garment brush to the iron.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Disconnect the garment steamer/iron from the power supply.  
If the appliance is hot, let it cool down first..  
Slide the garment brush onto the soleplate of the garment steamer/iron  
and lock in place by turning the locking tab 180° counter-clockwise.  
To remove the garment brush, disconnect garment steamer/iron from the  
power supply and let the unit cool down.  
EMPTYING, CLEANING & STORING THE GARMENT  
STEAMER/IRON  
4.  
5.  
Always empty and clean your garment steamer/iron after each use and before  
storing.  
Turn the locking tab 180° clockwise and slide the garment brush off.  
1. Turn the temperature control dial to the “MIN” position  
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.  
3. Empty the garment steamer/iron of all remaining water in the water reservoir.  
4. Allow the unit to cool down before cleaning.  
5. When the garment steamer/iron has cooled down completely, scale and other  
residue can be wiped off the soleplate with a damp cloth.  
6. Store the garment steamer/iron in the upright position.  
WARNING! Use caution when emptying the garment steamer/iron.  
Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces, hot  
water or steam.  
Locking  
Tab  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.  
Filling with Water  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.  
BURST OF STEAM & CONTINUOUS STEAM (Horizontal & Vertical)  
Please note: Before using the garment steamer/iron for the first time, it is  
important to purge the inside of the iron by allowing it to steam  
freely for a minute. This allows the removal of any impurities left  
by the manufacturing process.  
WARNING! Before filling the garment steamer/iron with water, be sure that the  
unit is not plugged into the electrical outlet. The garment  
steamer/iron may be filled with water while it is hot.  
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, use caution when filling  
garment steamer/iron with water. Burns can occur from touching  
hot metal parts, hot water or steam.  
WARNING!DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while  
using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.  
CAUTION:Never fill the garment steamer/iron with fabric conditioner, starches  
or any other liquid, as these will damage the steam mechanism. Do  
not use contaminated water.  
1. Make sure that the garment steamer/iron is unplugged from the power source.  
2. Fill the unit with water following the instructions for filling on page 5.  
3. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.  
4. Set the temperature control dial within the steam area, i.e. ““• • • ”.  
(See page 5 for setting the temperature.)  
NOTE: Because of the soleplate design, ordinary tap water may be used with this  
appliance. However, in very hard water areas, we recommend using distilled  
or demineralized water.  
5. The pilot light will go “On”.  
1. Disconnect the unit from the power supply.  
2. Open the water inlet cover.  
3. Using the measuring beaker provided and holding the  
garment steamer/iron at a slight angle, pour water  
slowly into the water filling inlet. See illustration.  
DO NOT overfill the tank.  
6. When the correct temperature has been reached, the pilot light will go “Off”.  
7. When the pilot light has gone off, press the steam trigger to produce a strong  
jet of steam. To prevent water leaking from the soleplate, do not keep the  
steam trigger depressed for more than 5 seconds. See illustrations below.  
8. When using the continuous steam feature, depress the steam trigger and then  
release. Steam flow will begin shortly after releasing the steam trigger. To  
maintain a constant flow of steam, depress and release steam trigger again  
when steam flow has begun to drop.  
4. Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet  
(see page 3 for voltage settings).  
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired  
temperature setting 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. The  
pilot light will come on. When the iron has reached the desired temperature, the  
pilot light will go “Off”.  
SETTING THE IRON TEMPERATURE  
Set the temperature dial according to the type of fabric .  
Synthetics  
(low temperature)  
• • Silk, Wool  
(medium temperature)  
• • • Cotton, Linen  
(high temperature)  
Burst of Steam  
Vertical Steam  
Please note: Before starting to iron delicate fabrics, i
temperature of the garment steamer/iron on a hem or an inside seam.  
Please note: For maximum steam, the temperature control dial should  
1. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature.  
2. Stand the unit on its heel and connect it to the main power supply.  
3. The pilot light will come on to indicate that the garment steamer/iron is  
heating up. The light will go “Off” when the set temperature has been  
reached and the garment steamer/iron is ready to use. The pilot light will go  
on and off as the thermostat is switching the heating element on and off to  
maintain the selected temperature.  
be set at “• • • “.  
IMPORTANT: If the garment steamer/iron has not been set to the correct  
temperature setting for steam, water drops may leak from the  
soleplate.  
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