Shark GI472 - Manual (Page 3)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
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.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Iron does not heat
Thermostat ready light
goes On and Off
Some odor or small
particles come out of
steam vents of new
iron
Iron does not steam
Water droplets coming
from steam vents
• 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.
• This is normal.
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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