shark GI468 10 Guide D'utilisation page 6

IRONING CHART
NOTE:
Always refer to the garment care tag for ironing instructions. Before starting to
iron delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an
inside seam.
DIRECTIONS
ON LABEL
SYNTHETIC
FIBERS, e.g.
acrylic, nylon
FABRIC
polyester
LED
DISPLAY
PANEL
STEAM
CONTROL
BURST OF
STEAM
SPRAY
SILK COTTON
WOOL LINEN
MIN MAX
• • • • • •
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
0
STEAM STEAM
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
Some odor or small
• This is normal.
particles come out of
Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to
steam vents of new
steam through 2-3 fillings & press the steam burst
iron
button 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 fabric/temperature setting and
the variable steam control are correctly set. For
maximum steam, (setting 'Max' on steam control),
temperature setting should be set on '•••'.
• Variable steam control dial is set on "0". Always allow
the iron to reach the selected temperature with the
variable steam control setting at '0'. Make sure the
temperature setting 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 temperature to the
from steam vents 'Max' position. Always allow iron sufficient time to
heat up 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.
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