Shark GI472 owner manual Getting to Know Your Iron, Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions

TROUBLESHOOTING

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Iron does not heat	• 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.
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

Before using your Soft Grip Open Handle 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.

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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.

	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
	"Max" position. Always allow iron sufficient time to
from steam vents
	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.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

Technical Specifications

Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.

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