Shark GI465D Vertical Steam, Electronic Automatic Shut-Off, Burst Of Steam, Water Spray

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 desired temperature.

5.Slide the variable steam control lever up to increase the amount of steam. When using extra steam, the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often. See page 4.

For Steam Ironing:

2.Set the temperature dial to the "Max" position. 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 burst of steam button several times to prime the pump. (Fig. 4)

VERTICAL STEAM

Vertical steaming enables you to remove wrinkles from delicate garments without having to rest them on the ironing board, i.e. jackets, curtains, etc…

1.Place garment on a hanger, away from other garments or people.

2.Hold the iron in a vertical position and press the steam button. (Fig. 6)

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

The auto shut-off safety function of your iron is designed to engage from any position after approximately 7 minutes of non-use. The auto shut-off indicator light will turn on when the auto shut-off has been activated. (Fig. 8) To reset your iron and continue ironing follow these steps.

1)Lift iron from ironing board.

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.

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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 sliding the steam lever to "0".

BURST OF STEAM

WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injuries may occur. The burst-of-steam button is useful when ironing denim, cotton, and linens. It provides extra, sudden blasts of steam which aid in removing stubborn wrinkles.

The burst-of-steam feature can be used with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.

1.Make sure the water tank is at least 1/2 filled with water.

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NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the 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.

WATER SPRAY

The water spray is useful on fabrics with stubborn wrinkles. Press the spray button and a jet of water will spray onto the fabric being ironed. (Fig. 5) The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired.

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SELECTING IRON

TEMPERATURES

Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing instructions. Refer to the "Ironing Chart" on page 10 for temperature recommendations:

•Use low settings for synthetics.

••Use moderate settings for wool, silks, and blends.

•••Use high settings for cottons and linens.

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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.

The temperature indicator light will illuminate when the auto shut-off system has been reset. Allow time for the iron to re-heat. The temperature indicator light will go out when the iron is ready for use.

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IRONING HINTS

WARNING! To prevent fire, do not leave iron unattended while connected.

•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.

•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.

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