Shark Iron GI576 User Manual

1400 Watt Iron  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
Model GI576  
120V., 60 Hz., 1400 Watts  
U.S.: EURO-PRO Operating LLC  
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16  
Plattsburgh, NY 12901  
Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC  
4400 Bois Franc  
St. Laurent, QC H4S 1A7  
Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING  
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
9. CAUTION: Never use scouring  
1. Do not rest iron on soleplate.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS  
• 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.  
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.  
2. Never use or rest iron on an  
unstable surface.  
Iron does not heat  
3. While the iron is hot, never set iron  
on an unprotected surface - even if it  
is on its heel rest.  
10. WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at  
face, towards yourself, or anyone  
else while using or adjusting  
steam. Burns or serious injury  
may occur.  
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.  
Thermostat ready light  
goes On and Off  
• 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.  
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.  
5. CAUTION: Never fill the iron with  
fabric conditioner, starches or any  
other solution, as these will  
• This is normal.  
Some odor or small  
particles come out of  
steam vents of new  
iron  
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.  
damage the steam mechanism. Do  
not use contaminated water.  
6. WARNING! TO AVOID FIRE, never  
leave iron unattended while it is  
plugged in.  
• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.  
Add water.  
12. DANGER! Never use the iron if it  
is damaged or dropped. Using  
the iron when it is damaged  
Iron does not steam  
• 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".  
could create the risks of fire,  
electric shock, injury or death.  
7. WARNING! TO PREVENT  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, never  
immerse the iron in water or other  
liquid.  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
Water droplets coming  
from steam vents  
• 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.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON  
IRONING CHART  
Before using your 1400 Watt Iron,  
The odor is safe and should not reoccur  
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate  
To select iron temperature, align  
temperature selected on dial with  
the indicator on the water tank.  
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.  
after initial heating.  
fabrics, it is best to first test the  
temperature of the iron on a hem or an  
inside seam.  
Also, before ironing with steam for the  
first time, allow iron to heat, hold in a  
horizontal position and hit the burst 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 burst of steam  
button several times.  
DIRECTIONS  
ON LABEL  
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SYNTHETIC  
SILK  
COTTON  
LINEN  
FIBERS, e.g.  
acrylic, nylon  
polyester  
FABRIC  
WOOL  
TEMP.  
MIN  
MAX  
CONTROL  
• • • • •  
MINIMUM MAXIMUM  
STEAM  
CONTROL  
0
STEAM  
STEAM  
BURST OF  
STEAM  
1. Power Supply Cord  
2. Spray Nozzle  
3. Water Filling Inlet  
4. Variable Steam Control  
5. Burst of Steam  
7. Temperature Indicator Light (amber)  
& Auto Shut-Off Light (red)  
8. Temperature Control Dial  
9. Stainless Steel Soleplate  
10. Water Level Window  
SPRAY  
6. Spray Button  
11. Water Flask  
Technical Specifications  
Voltage:  
Power:  
120V., 60Hz.  
1400 Watts  
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
STEAM IRONING  
SELF CLEANING  
EMPTYING THE IRON  
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE  
In order to remove calcium and built-up  
particles, the self-cleaning system should be  
run at least once a month. (Fig. 9)  
• Fill the water flask provided to the half-full  
mark and then pour into the water  
reservoir.  
ONLY and may be plugged into any  
120V AC polarized electrical outlet. Do  
not use any other type of outlet.  
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face,  
towards yourself, or anyone else  
while using or adjusting steam.  
Burns or serious injury may occur.  
1. Always empty iron after each use.  
2. When finished using the iron, turn  
the variable steam control to “0” and  
the temperature control dial to “MIN”.  
3. Unplug the iron from the electrical  
outlet.  
4. Set variable steam control to “MAX”.  
5. Turn the iron upside down over the  
sink with the tip pointing downward  
and allow the water to flow from the  
opening.  
ANTI-DRIP FEATURE  
Built-in Anti-Drip feature helps reduce  
water spots by cutting the water flow  
when the iron temperature is too low to  
build sufficient steam. The anti-drip  
function reduces water dripping and  
water stains. It does not prevent water  
dripping and water stains if you press  
the steam burst button too often or if the  
temperature is too low. The amount of  
water droplets will eventually decrease  
after the iron is used for 2 to 3 tankfuls  
of steaming and ironing.  
WARNING! Before filling the iron  
with water, be sure the iron is not  
plugged into the electrical outlet. The  
iron may be filled with water while it  
is hot.  
• Set the variable steam control to the no  
steam position (“0”).  
• Insert the plug into the wall socket.  
• Set the temperature control dial to the  
maximum temperature.  
• Wait until the temperature indicator light  
goes off and steam iron has reached  
preset temperature.  
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.  
• Hold the steam iron horizontally over a  
sink.  
• Place the variable steam control lever to  
“Self-Clean” position. Hot water and  
steam will be emitted from the soleplate.  
Swing the steam iron lightly back and forth  
gently to allow lime and dust particles to  
come out.  
• When the water reservoir is empty, slide  
the variable steam control lever from “Self-  
Clean” position to “0”.  
• Stand the iron upright and insert the plug  
into the wall socket to let the iron heat up  
again.  
• Move the iron over a clean cotton cloth to  
clean the soleplate and let the remaining  
water on the soleplate evaporate.  
WARNING! TO PREVENT THE RISK  
OF BURNS, use caution when filling  
iron with water. Burns can occur  
from touching hot metal parts, hot  
water or steam.  
6. Set variable steam control to “0”.  
7. Allow iron to cool in an upright  
position before storing.  
WARNING! Use caution when  
emptying the iron. Burns may occur  
from touching hot metal surfaces,  
hot water or steam.  
NOTE: Because of the soleplate design,  
ordinary tap water may be used with this  
iron. However, in very hard water areas,  
we recommend using distilled or  
demineralized water.  
DRY IRONING  
All marked settings on the temperature  
dial can be used for dry ironing. Slide  
the variable steam control lever to the  
“0” position as shown in Figure 1. This  
will cut off the steam flow if water is in  
the tank.  
STORAGE  
1. Always turn the variable steam  
control to "0" after you have emptied  
the water tank.  
CAUTION: Never fill the iron with  
fabric conditioner, starches or any  
other liquid, as these will damage the  
steam mechanism. Do not use  
contaminated water.  
1. Turn temperature dial to "Min" and  
slide the variable steam control lever  
to the “0” position.  
2. Allow the iron to cool down.  
3. Always store the iron in the upright  
position to protect the soleplate.  
4. From time to time, clean the exterior  
of the iron with a damp cloth and  
wipe dry.  
5. If you use spray starch, wipe the  
soleplate occasionally with a soft  
damp cloth to prevent the build-up of  
deposits.  
6. If the iron has not been used for a  
few weeks, hold the iron horizontally  
and allow to steam for 2 minutes  
before ironing.  
NOTE: The anti drip function reduces  
water dripping and water stains. It does  
not prevent water dripping and water  
stains if you press the steam burst  
button too often or if the temperature is  
too low. The amount of water droplets  
will eventually decrease after the iron is  
used for 2 to 3 tankfuls of steaming and  
ironing.  
For Dry Ironing:  
2. Holding the iron at a slight angle,  
pour water slowly into the water  
filling inlet. )Fig. 2) Fill tank to  
desired level or to the "MAX" water  
level marking using the water filling  
flask. (When the iron is upright, see-  
through water tank allows you to  
gauge the amount of water.) DO  
NOT overfill the tank.  
Fig. 1  
1. Turn temperature dial to "MIN" and  
slide the variable steam control lever  
all the way to "0".  
2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V  
AC electrical outlet. The temperature  
indicator light will come on,  
indicating that the iron is receiving  
power.  
3. Turn the temperature dial to the  
desired setting. (See "Ironing Guide"  
for a guide to temperature selection.)  
4. Place iron on its heel (on a stable,  
protected surface) while iron is  
warming to desired temperature.  
5. When the desired temperature is  
reached, the temperature indicator  
light will go “Off”.  
Fig. 9  
Fig. 2  
3. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V  
AC electrical outlet.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
2. Set the temperature dial to the "Max"  
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  
VERTICAL STEAM  
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC  
SHUT-OFF  
position. Place the iron on its heel  
(on a stable, protected surface) and  
allow it to heat for approximately 2  
minutes.  
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)  
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.  
3. With the iron in a horizontal position,  
press the burst of steam button  
several times to prime the pump.  
(Fig. 4)  
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.  
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.  
For Steam Ironing:  
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.  
Fig. 4  
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.  
Fig. 6  
Fig. 3  
WATER SPRAY  
SELECTING IRON  
TEMPERATURES  
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".  
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.  
Fig. 8  
Always read garment labels and follow  
the manufacturer’s ironing instructions.  
Refer to the "Ironing Chart" on page 10  
for temperature recommendations:  
IRONING HINTS  
WARNING! To prevent fire, do not  
leave iron unattended while  
connected.  
Use low settings for synthetics.  
BURST OF STEAM  
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.  
•• Use moderate settings for wool,  
silks, and blends.  
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.  
••• Use high settings for cottons and  
linens.  
Fig. 5  
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.  
Fig. 7  
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.  
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