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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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Summary of Contents for GI472

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Model GI472 120V 60 Hz EURO PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh NY 12901 1 800 798 7398 www sharkcompany com ...

Page 2: ...reet Door 16 Plattsburgh N Y 12901 PURCHASER ADDRESS DATE OF PURCHASE MODEL SERIAL NO NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD GI468H 14 CAUTION TO AVOID FIRE never leave iron unattended while it is plugged in 15 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK never use the iron in a location where it can fall or be pulled into water or another liquid If the iron falls into water or other liquid unpl...

Page 3: ...ite 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 Mak...

Page 4: ...S e g acrylic nylon polyester SILK WOOL MIN MAX 0 MAXIMUM STEAM 0 7 STAINLESS STEEL SOLEPLATE Provides maximum glide ability and heat retention 2 ATOMIZER SPRAY BUTTON Pressing this Button provides a defined jet of spray which gently moistens fabric 8 PIVOT CORD For left or right handed use Pivots up and down prevents dragging along the fabric The flexible cord protector protects the cord from fra...

Page 5: ...trol 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 5 As soon as the iron has reached the desired temperature the temperature ready light will turn off This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be p...

Page 6: ...eel on a stable protected surface and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes 3 With the iron in a horizontal position press the blast of steam button several times to prime the pump See Figure 4 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 See Figure 6 The water spray can be used with dry or stea...

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