Shark Iron GI472H User Manual

Steam Iron  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Model GI472H  
120V., 60 Hz., 1600 Watts  
EURO-PRO Operating LLC  
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16  
Plattsburgh, NY 12901  
1 (800) 798-7398  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING  
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON  
Before using your Steam Iron, remove  
Also, before ironing with steam for the  
first time, allow iron to heat, hold in a  
horizontal position and hit the blast 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 blast of steam  
button several times.  
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.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS  
• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical  
outlet only.  
Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.  
• Temperature setting too low.  
Turn to higher setting.  
Iron does not heat  
• This is normal.  
Thermostat ready 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.  
• This is normal.  
Some odor or small  
particles come out of  
steam vents of new  
iron  
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.  
• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.  
Add water.  
Iron does not steam  
• Make sure that the temperature control dial and  
the variable steam control are correctly set. For  
maximum steam, (setting "Max" on steam control),  
temperature control dial should be set on "•••".  
• Adjustable steam control is set on "0".  
Always allow the iron to reach the selected  
temperature with the adjustable steam control setting  
at "0". Make sure the temperature control dial is set in  
the correct steam area, e.g. "•", and the steam control  
is not on "0". For more steam, turn temperature dial to  
higher setting, e.g. "•••", and the steam control to  
"Max".  
• If temperature setting and steam control setting are  
correct and there is no steam, gently tap the  
soleplate on the ironing board a few times. Move  
the variable steam control from "0" to "Max" a few  
times.  
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1. Blast Of Steam  
2. Spray Button  
3. Variable Steam Control  
4. Water Inlet With Cover  
5. Spray Nozzle  
6. Temperature Control Dial  
7. Water Level Window  
8. Stainless Steel Soleplate  
9. Temperature Ready Light/  
Auto Shut-Off Light  
10. Comfort Grip Handle  
11. Power Cord  
12. Water Flask  
• 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 control.  
Water droplets coming  
from steam vents  
• 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.  
Technical Specifications  
Voltage:  
Power:  
120V, 60 Hz  
1600 Watts  
• Iron may be set to “Self Clean” mode.  
• Steam performance may be low if iron requires  
seasoning. To season, use regular tap water for 1or 2  
tanks until steam performance improves.  
*Illustrations may differ from actual product  
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FEATURES OF STEAM IRON  
IRONING CHART  
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate  
To select iron temperature, align  
temperature selected on dial with  
the indicator on the water tank.  
1. BLAST OF STEAM  
6. BUILT-IN ANTI-CALCIUM  
FILTER  
fabrics, it is best to first test the  
temperature of the iron on a hem or an  
inside seam.  
The Blast of Steam provides  
extra, sudden blasts of steam  
which aid in removing stubborn  
wrinkles from fabrics such as  
denim, cotton or linen.  
Prevents calcium build-up  
and prolongs the life of the  
iron.  
DIRECTIONS  
ON LABEL  
7. STAINLESS STEEL  
SOLEPLATE  
2. ATOMIZER SPRAY  
BUTTON  
Provides maximum glide-  
ability and heat retention.  
Pressing this Button provides a  
defined jet of spray which gently  
moistens fabric.  
SYNTHETIC  
FIBERS, e.g.  
acrylic, nylon  
polyester  
8. PIVOT CORD  
SILK  
COTTON  
LINEN  
FABRIC  
For left or right handed use.  
Pivots up and down;  
prevents dragging along the  
fabric. The flexible cord  
protector protects the cord  
from fraying.  
3. VARIABLE STEAM  
CONTROL  
WOOL  
Minimum to maximum steaming for  
different materials. Self cleaning  
feature flushes internal sole plate  
with water.  
TEMP.  
MIN  
MAX  
CONTROL  
9. SELF-CLEANING  
Flushes internal soleplate  
with water.  
4. TEMPERATURE CONTROL  
Turn dial to select temperature.  
Main temperature settings are  
indicated by the 1, 2 and 3  
• • • • •  
dots. (See “Ironing Chart.”)  
MAXIMUM  
STEAM  
STEAM  
CONTROL  
0
0
5. WATER FILLING INLET  
The cover prevents dust and  
foreign matter from entering  
the water tank. It also stops  
any water from spilling during  
ironing.  
BLAST OF  
STEAM  
SPRAY  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
IRONING HINTS  
SELF-CLEANING  
5. As soon as the iron has reached the  
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.  
WARNING! To prevent fire, do  
In order to remove calcium and built-up  
particles, the self-cleaning system should be  
run at least once a month.  
• Fill the water beaker provided halfway  
and then pour into the water reservoir.  
• Set the variable steam control to the no  
steam position.  
• Insert the main plug into the wall socket.  
• Set the temperature control dial to the  
maximum temperature.  
• Wait until the thermostat light goes off and  
steam iron has reached preset  
temperature.  
desired temperature, the temperature  
ready light will turn off.  
not leave iron unattended while  
connected.  
For Dry Ironing  
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.  
BEFORE FIRST USE  
Remove any labels, stickers or tags  
which may be attached to the body or  
the soleplate of the iron before using  
the iron.  
Before you start using your iron, read all  
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.  
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.  
• Hold the steam iron horizontally over a  
sink.  
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.  
Fig. 1  
• Turn the variable steam control to  
STEAM IRONING  
1. Fill the iron with regular tap water.  
(See page 5 for filling instructions.)  
2. Set the temperature control dial to its  
highest setting and the variable  
steam control to “0”.  
3. When the temperature ready light  
goes off, the iron has reached the  
selected temperature. Set the  
variable steam control to the highest  
setting.  
4. Keep the iron in a horizontal position  
and allow it to steam until the water  
runs out. Press the blast of steam  
button to eliminate white residue  
particles.  
5. Repeat this procedure for two or  
three fillings of water.  
“Self-Clean  
” position. Hot water and  
CAUTION! DO NOT aim iron  
at face, towards yourself, or  
anyone else while using or  
adjusting steam. Burns or  
serious injury may occur.  
steam will be emitted from the soleplate.  
Swing the steam iron lightly back and forth  
gently to allow lime and dust particles to  
come out.  
• When the water reservoir is empty, shift  
the variable steam control from “Self-  
Clean” position to “0”.  
• Stand the iron upright and insert the plug  
into the wall socket to let the iron heat up  
again.  
• Move the iron over a clean cotton cloth to  
clean the soleplate and let the remaining  
water on the soleplate evaporate.  
EMPTYING THE IRON  
1. Always empty iron after each use.  
2. When finished using the iron, turn  
the variable steam control to“0” and  
the temperature control dial to "MIN".  
3. Unplug the iron from the electrical  
outlet.  
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.  
4. Set variable steam control to "MAX".  
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 control to "0".  
7. Allow iron to cool in an upright  
position before storing.  
CAUTION! 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.  
STORAGE  
1. Always turn the variable steam  
control 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.  
DRY IRONING  
For dry ironing, turn the variable steam  
control dial all the way to the right to “0”.  
This will cut off the steam flow if water is  
in the water tank. All marked settings on  
the temperature dial can be used for dry  
ironing.  
WARNING! Use caution when  
emptying the iron. Burns may  
occur from touching hot metal  
surfaces, hot water or steam.  
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.  
1. Turn temperature dial to "MIN" and  
turn the variable steam control all  
the way to the left to "0". (Fig. 1)  
2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V  
AC electrical outlet. The temperature  
ready light will come on, indicating  
that the iron is receiving power.  
WARNING: Never fill the iron  
with fabric conditioner,  
starches or any other liquid, as  
these will damage the steam  
mechanism. Do not use  
3. Turn the temperature dial to the  
desired setting. (See "Ironing Guide"  
for a guide to temperature selection.)  
4. Place iron on its heel (on a stable,  
protected surface) while iron is  
contaminated water.  
warming to desired temperature.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
FILLING THE IRON  
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".  
NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the  
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.  
1. Turn temperature dial to "•••" or  
“MAX“ and turn the variable steam  
control to “0”.  
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.  
2. 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.  
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF  
4. For vertical steam,  
press the blast of  
steam button while  
holding the iron  
in a vertical  
The auto shut-off safety function of your  
iron is designed to engage after approx.  
7 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.  
BLAST OF STEAM  
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron  
at face, towards yourself, or  
anyone else while using or  
adjusting steam. Burns or  
serious injury may occur.  
position. See  
figure 5. The  
vertical steam  
function is useful  
1) Lift the iron.  
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 red temperature ready light will  
illuminate when the auto shut-off system  
has been reset. Allow time for the iron to  
re-heat. The red temperature indicator  
light will go out when the iron is ready for  
use.  
The blast-of-steam button is useful  
when ironing denim, cotton, and linens.  
It provides extra, sudden blasts of  
steam which aid in removing stubborn  
wrinkles.  
Fig. 2  
for steaming  
Fig. 5  
curtains and  
drapes while still hanging.  
WATER SPRAY  
The blast-of-steam feature can be used  
with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.  
The water spray is  
useful on fabrics  
with stubborn  
1. Make sure the water tank is at least  
1/2 filled with water.  
wrinkles. Press the  
spray button and a  
jet of water will  
2. Set the temperature dial. Place the  
iron on its heel (on a stable,  
protected surface) and allow it to  
heat for approximately 2 minutes.  
3. With the iron in a horizontal position,  
press the blast of steam button  
several times to prime the pump.  
(Fig. 4)  
3. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V  
AC electrical outlet.  
Fig. 6  
spray onto the  
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 the desired  
temperature.  
5. Turn the variable steam control to  
the right to increase the amount of  
steam. (See figure 3) When using  
extra steam, the iron uses more  
water and it may be necessary to fill  
the tank more often. For refilling the  
iron with water follow the steps listed  
above.  
fabric being ironed.  
See Figure 6. The water spray can be  
used with dry or steam ironing as  
desired.  
SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES  
Always read garment labels and follow  
the manufacturer's ironing instructions.  
Refer to the "Ironing Chart" on page 8  
for temperature recommendations: See  
figure 7.  
Use low settings for synthetics.  
•• Use moderate settings for wool,  
silks, and blends.  
••• Use high settings for cottons and  
linens.  
Fig. 4  
For Steam Ironing  
Fig. 7  
Fig. 3  
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