Shark GI576 owner manual Additional Important Safeguards, Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions

TROUBLESHOOTING

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
	• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
Iron does not heat	outlet only.
	Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.
	• Temperature setting too low.
	Turn to higher setting.
Thermostat ready light	• This is normal.
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	• This is normal.
particles come out of	Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam
steam vents of new	through 2-3 fillings & press the steam burst button
iron	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 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.
Water droplets coming	• Iron may not be hot enough. Set thermostat to the
from steam vents	‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient time to
	heat up (thermostat light goes off) before activating
	the variable steam control.
	• 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 1or 2
	tanks until steam performance improves.

1.Do not rest iron on soleplate.

2.Never use or rest iron on an unstable surface.

3.While the iron is hot, never set iron on an unprotected surface - even if it is on its heel rest.

4.WARNING! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY, before filling the iron with water, make sure that the plug is removed from the outlet.

5.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.

6.WARNING! TO AVOID FIRE, never leave iron unattended while it is plugged in.

7.WARNING! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, never immerse the iron in water or other liquid.

8.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 to retrieve it.

9.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.

10.WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.

11.Always store your iron on the 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.

12.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.

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