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Hold the iron in a vertical position several inches away from the articles and press the steam burst button or the X-Tended steam button several times to prime the pump. A CAUTION: Never iron or steam clothes while they are being worn. A CAUTION: Do not aim iron at yourself or anyone else while using the steam burst feature. Be careful, burns or serious injury may occur. A If the tank runs dry, always make sure you unplug the iron from the outlet before you refill. CO — H Electronic Auto-Off The Shark Professional Electronic Iron is equipped with an electronic auto-off feature. The electronic auto-off switches the iron off if it has been unmoved in any position (sideways, flat or upright) for approximately 7-9 minutes. A red light will flash on the LED display panel when the iron switches off. To turn the iron back on, just gently rock the iron back and forth several times until the “Power ON” light is re-illuminated. Press the Electronic Temperature Control to reset the temperature to the desired setting. The iron might have to warm up for a minute if the auto-off feature was activated for an extended time. Emptying the Iron 1 Always empty the water in the iron after each use. 2 When you have finished ironing, turn the variable steam control dial to “0” and press the electronic temperature control button until the power light is lit. 3 Unplug the iron from the electrical outlet. 4 Turn the iron upside down over the sink with the tip pointing downward and allow the water to flow from the opening. Be cautious when emptying, don’t touch the hot surfaces, water or steam because injury may occur. 5 Place the iron upright and allow to cool before storing. 12 Self-Cleaning You should self-clean the iron at least every two weeks to remove scale and calcium. If you know you have very hard water we recommend that you self-clean the iron more often. 1 Set the steam control dial to any steam position. 2 Fill the water tank up to the “MAX" level. Do not overfill. 3 Stand the iron on its heel, standing up on a protected surface and plug into the electrical outlet. 4 Press the Electronic Temperature Control button to “Max” setting. Wait until the iron heats up and the Temperature Indicator lights up. 5 Hold the iron horizontally over the sink. Turn the steam control dial all the way to the right to the SELF CLEAN position. 6 Move the iron back and forth. Boiling water and steam will now be ejected 13 I a? TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398 from the holes in the soleplate. Use caution when doing this as the water and the steam are hot enough to cause burns. The impurities and scale are washed away. 7 Move the iron back and forth as this happens. 8 If there is any water left in the water tank after the iron stops steaming, just empty the remaining water using the previous instructions for emptying the iron. Don’t touch the hot surfaces, water or steam because injury may occur. 9 Turn the Steam Control Dial to “0” position when the water tank is empty 10 Place the iron back upright on its heel to cool down before storing. Selecting the Proper Temperatures Linen Cotton Wool Silk Nylon 1 Use low «settings for nylon and other synthetics. 2 Use moderate • »settings for wool, silks and blends. 3 Use high ••• settings for cottons and linens. A Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing instructions. 1 Always turn the variable steam control to “0” after you have emptied the water tank. 2 Allow the iron to cool down. 3 Always store the iron in the upright position to protect the soleplate. 4 Every two weeks, 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 deposit build-up. 6 If the iron hasn’t been used in a few weeks, hold the iron horizontally and allow steaming for 2 minutes before ironing. 14 Storage and Care o ^ /\ Ironing Guide DIRECTIONS ON LABEL FABRIC TYPE Use this setting for synthetic fibers such as acrylic, nylon or polyester LED DISPLAY PANEL Cotton m Wool Silk Nylon ii STEAM CONTROL BURST OF STEAM NO SPRAY YES Use this setting for silk or wool Linen Cotton Wool m Silk ■ Nylon YES YES Use this setting for cotton or linen Linen Cotton Wool Silk Please note that the symbol above on the label of your garment means that THE ARTICLE CANNOT BE IRONED YES YES 15 TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS Iron doesn’t heat. Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electric outlet only. Make sure the plug is securely in the socket. Temperature setting might be too low. Try turning to a higher setting. An odor is being emitted from the new iron or small particles are coming out. This is normal. Follow the instructions for first-time use and allow iron to steam through 2-3 fillings and press the steam burst button occasionally to eliminate smal...
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