Conair GS11RH Iron User Manual
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1. the completion of decalcification before using the unit again to steam garments HOW TO STEAM Grasp the T handle steam nozzle with the steam jets facing away from you Begin at the bottom of the fabric to allow the steam to rise inside and outside removing wrinkles Slowly move the nozzle from the bottom to the top of the fabric Remove the nozzle from the garment and smooth the fab ric with your free hand Some fabrics are best steamed on the underside of the material This will allow the fibers of the fabric to relax eliminating wrinkles NOTE Test fabric for color fastness in an inconspicuous spot Drape linens towels handkerchiefs and napkins over a rod or place onto a towel rack Heavier fabrics may require repeated steam ing Repeat as necessary With practice you will gain speed and efficiency You will soon leam which fabrics require multiple steam applications Do not directly touch velvet or silk with the steam head Always steam with hose in upright position so any condensation is free to flow back into the steamer If you steam in a low position condensation will collect inside the hose This will cause gurgling and some water droplets to form near the steam jets on the T handle To avoid this frequently lift the steam handle upward until the hose is extended to its full height TO STEAM DRAPES Wash and dry drapes as directed according to fabric type Rehang drapes and steam when they a2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances especially when children are present basic safety pre cautions should always be taken including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING DANGER sry appiance is eec trically live even when the switch is off To reduce the risk of death by electric shock 1 Always unplug it immediately after using 2 Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink 3 Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid 4 if an appliance falls into water unplug it immediately Do not reach into the water DANGER to resuce te rsx ot bums electrocution fire or injury to persons 1 This appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in 2 Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by on or near children or the physically challenged Unsupervised use could result in fire or per sonal injury 3 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attachments not recommended by the man ufacturer 4 Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been dropped or dam aged or dropped into water Do not attempt to repair the appliance Incorrect reassem bly or repair could cause a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when the appliance is used Return the appliance to an aut
3. d to its full height The gurgling will disappear when the excess moisture inside the hose has had a chance to drain back into the base DECALCIFICATION If the appliance begins to produce steam more slowly than usual or stops producing steam and then starts again or if the low water indicator lamp illuminates even with water container full you may need to decal cify your steamer Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which form over time on the metal parts of the steamer For best performance from the Conair Garment Steamer decalcify the unit from time to time The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the steamer To decalcify use a solution of 1 3 white vinegar and 2 3 water in the water container Replace the water container into the unit Plug the unit into electrical outlet Tum to the ON position and run until half the amount has steamed 1 LITER Tum the unit to the OFF position unplug from electrical outlet and allow to sit for 30 minutes Remove water container Remove excess water from the reservoir by lifting the unit inverting and pouring the unit over sink and allowing water to drain from internal reservoir Repeat the above procedure as many times as necessary until a normal steam rate returns usually 2 3 times With each repeated cycle use a fresh solution of vinegar and water Run one cycle of fresh cold water through the unit at
4. er and clean the container Follow the steps for care and cleaning FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER PRIOR TO PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE Remove the water container with the handle and turn upside down Unscrew the valve in the center of the base Fill container by holding container under a source of running cold water until the container is filled to the desired level Do not overfil Screw the valve cap onto the water container and return the container to the upright position Place the water container onto the base and make certain it is seated properly in the cavity DO NOT FILL THE CON TAINER WITH HOT WATER GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER Detachable cool touch handle with easy grip dibs Collapsing hanger Removable 5 cool touch insu lated hose with storage clip Telescoping pole hangs garments and nozzle and collapse for stor age Safety auto off Low water indicator lamp Omot switch Cordreet switch 4 large casters OPERATING THE STEAMER 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position 2 Make sure all hose connections are secure and tight 3 Make sure the telescopic rod is fully extended and the hose is not twisted or kinked 4 Plug the steamer cord into a normal elec trical outlet 5 Tum the ON OFF switch to the ON position 6 The switch will light to indicate when power is on 7 If the low water lamp is illuminated follow reset instructions 8 Steam wil
5. horized service center for exami nation and repair 5 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not allow cord to contact heat ed surfaces Do not pull or twist cord Let appliance cool completely before putting away Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing 6 This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety fea ture this plug wil fit in a polarized outlet only cone way Ifthe plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature 7 Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose 8 Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 9 Do not use an extension cord to operate appliance 10 Surfaces of this appliance may be hot when in use Do not let eyes or bare skin touch heated surfaces 11 Do not place the steam nozzle directly on any surface or on the appliance power cord while it is hot or plugged in Use the stand provided 12 Unplug this appliance before filling or emptying Do not overfill 13 While emitting steam this appliance may cause burns if it is used too close to the skin scalp or eyes or if it is used incorrectly To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents test appliance before each use by holding it away from body 14 Do not operate steamer
6. hould call 1 800 366 0937 for shipping instructions In the absence of a purchase receipt the warranty period shall be 12 months from the date of manufacture ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WAR RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 12 MONTH DURATION OF THIS WRITE WARRANTY Some states do not allow li tations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of spe cial incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Service Centers Conair Corporation Conair Corporation Service Department Service Department 150 Milford Road 7475 N Glen Harbor Blvd East Windsor NJ 08520 Glendale AZ 85307 For information on any Conair products call 1 800 3 CONAIR or visit us on the web at http www conair com 2004 Conair Corporation East Windsor NJ 08520 Glendale AZ 85307 04PC2300 deluxe FABRIC STEAMER Instructions for Use For your saf and continue enjoyment of this produch always read the insiuction book care
7. l be produced from the nozzle in about one minute CAUTION Hose will be hot when in use Avoid prolonged contact CLEANING AND STORING 1 Tum the ON OFF switch to the OFF position and unplug from the power source 2 Wait for the steamer to cool completely for at least 30 minutes 3 Unplug power cord and gently wrap around built in cord wrap 4 Remove the steamer hose 5 Remove the water container from unit unscrew valve and empty unused contents Allow to air dry 6 Remove excess water from the reservoir by lifting the unit and pouring 7 Collapse telescopic hanger rod 8 Replace water container 9 Store the unit LOW WATER INDICATOR LAMP Should the water tank run out of water the unit will automatically turn off and the low water indicator lamp will cycle on and off To Reset Indicator 1 Switch off the unit 2 Remove water tank and refill as described in the operating instructions 3 Replace filled water tank into unit 4 Switch on and the unit is ready to use once low water indicator lamp is off and steam is emitted from T nozzle Note If the low water indicator lamp becomes illuminated but the water tank is not empty follow the instructions for decalcification OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES During operation the steamer hose may gurgle This is a normal result of condensation collecting inside the hose Simply lift the T handle upward until the hose is extende
8. on the unit base and screw the set screw until tight Caution Do not over tighten Attach the hose storage clip by pressing the clip onto the lower section of the telescopic support rod USING COLLAPSIBLE HANGER This unit comes with a collapsing hanger to use the hanger pull up on the sides of the attachment until the arms click into the open position Hang your garment and steam away wrinkles When finished press release button on center of hanger to collapse for storage STEP 2 Attaching the Steamer Hose Be sure the unit is off Attach T handle steam nozzle to steam hose Twist clockwise to securely lock onto hose Tighten by hand until handle no longer tums Insert angled end of hose into steamer hous ing and twist clockwise to securely lock hose onto housing Be sure both connec tions at ends of hose are correct before operating appliance Extend the telescopic rod and hang the T handle steam nozzle from the metal rod Hose may be stiff upon removal from box Hose will relax after initial use T handle will sit properly on pole support once hose is relaxed OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER Tum the water container upside down and inspect to make sure the valve and spring assembly are functioning Place the container in the reservoir and check that it is seated securely If the container has been stored with water inside it may be necessary to remove the wat
9. re in place TROUBLESHOOTING THE STEAMER PROBLEM Steamer fails to heat CAUSE Steamer not plugged in SOLUTION Plug into electrical outlet PROBLEM Auto shutoff engaged CAUSE Water container is empty SOLUTION Fill container and reset low water button e PROBLEM No steam CAUSE Water level is low SOLUTION Turn ON OFF switch OFF and refill water container PROBLEM Water drips from nozzle CAUSE Condensation in hose SOLUTION Hold the hose vertically and allow water to drain back into unit PROBLEM Nozzle gurgles CAUSE Condensation in hose SOLUTION Hold the hose vertically and allow water to drain back into unit PROBLEM Poor steam performance CAUSE Sediment in container SOLUTION Decalcify reservoir and water container Note Amounts of chemicals in water will vary in different areas To insure continued operation of the steamer never store with out cleaning and removing excess water from the reservoir and water container ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Conair will repair or replace at our option your unit free of charge for 12 months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials To obtain service under this warranty retum the defective product to the service center listed below that is nearest you together with your purchase receipt and 3 00 for postage and handling California residents need only provide proof of purchase and s
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11. without properly filing the water container 15 Always keep the hose and nozzle elevated above the water container 16 Never yank cord to disconnect from out let Instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect 17 Bums could occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam Use care when removing water tank or when you tum a steam appliance upside down there may be hot water in reservoir 18 To reduce likelihood of circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appli ance on the same circuit 19 if an extension cord is absolutely necessary a 15 ampere rated cord should be used Cords rated for less amperage may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over 20 Never pour water directly into reservoir 21 When changing attachments please be sure the unit is off and no steam is being released in order to avoid contact with hot water 22 Use caution when changing attachments as they may contain hot water from condensation Ensure the attachments are dry or cooled off to avoid contact with hot water SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Place the box on a large sturdy flat surface Carefully remove the appliance from the pack ing material Keep all plastic bags away from children STEAMER ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attaching the Telescopic Support Rod Insert the bottom of the metal telescopic support rod into the holder
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