Shark GI460 warranty Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Garment Steamer/Iron	•	Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.
	•	Temperature setting too low.
does not heat
		Turn to higher setting.
Pilot light	• This is normal.
		The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is
goes On and Off		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 trigger
iron		occasionally to eliminate small white particles.
Garment Steamer/Iron	• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.
does not steam		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.
Water droplets coming	• Iron may not be hot enough. Set temperature control
		dial to the ‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient
from steam vents
		time to heat up (pilot light goes off).
	• 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.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GARMENT STEAMER/IRON

1. Temperature Control Dial

2. Red Pilot Light

3. Steam Trigger

4. Water Inlet Cover

5. Red Lint Brush

6. Bristle Garment Brush

7. Locking Tab

8. Swivel Handle

9. Water Measuring Beaker

10. Dual Voltage Selector

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Technical Specifications

Voltage:	115/120 V., 60Hz.
	230/240 V., 50 Hz.
Power:	800 Watts/870 Watts

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