Conair GS38C Instruction Booklet

IMPORTANT
4. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
SAFETY
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
INSTRUCTIONS
5. Rest the appliance on a stable surface
when placing on its base.
When using electrical appliances, especially
6. Never operate this appliance if it has
when children are present, basic safety
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
precautions should always be taken,
working properly, or if it has been
including the following:
dropped or damaged, or dropped into
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water. Do not attempt to repair the
appliance. Incorrect reassembly or
BEFORE USING
repair could cause a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons when the
DANGER –
Any appliance is
appliance is used. Return the appliance
electrically live even when the switch is off. to an authorized service center for
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock: examination and repair.
1. Always unplug appliance immediately
7. Do not allow cord to contact heated
after use and before cleaning.
surfaces. Do not pull or twist cord. Let
2. Do not place or store appliance where it
appliance cool completely before putting
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. away. Loop cord loosely around appliance
3. Do not place in, or drop into water or
when storing.
other liquids. 8. This appliance has a polarized plug (one
4. Do not reach for an appliance that has
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
5. Use only in a dry area.
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
1. This appliance should never be left
9. Never drop or insert any object into
unattended when plugged in.
any opening.
2. This appliance is not a toy and is not to
10. Do not use outdoors or operate where
be used by children.
aerosol (spray) products are being used
3. Close supervision is necessary when
or where oxygen is being administered.
this appliance is used near children
11. Do not use an extension cord to
or individuals with certain disabilities.
operate appliance.
Unsupervised use could result in fire or
12. Surfaces of this appliance are hot when in
personal injury.
use. Do not let heated surfaces touch eyes
SAVE THESE
or skin.
13. Do not place the steam nozzle directly on
INSTRUCTIONS
any surface or on the appliance power
cord while it is hot or plugged in.
IMPORTANT
14. Unplug this appliance before filling or
emptying the water.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
15. Do not operate steamer without properly
filling the water container with distilled
FILLING
water.
INSTRUCTIONS
16. Never yank cord to disconnect from
1. Make sure the unit
outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to
is unplugged.
disconnect.
2. Stand the unit on a
17. Burns could occur from touching hot
table and grasp
parts, hot water, or steam. Use care when
with one hand.
removing water reservoir or when you
3. With other hand,
turn a steam appliance upside down
move the release
– there may be hot water in reservoir.
switch up toward
Always position steamer with head away
the steam head
from you and any other person when
nozzle.
turning on.
4. Pull the reservoir out, away from the
18. Do not hold hand in front of steam.
steamer body.
19. To reduce likelihood of circuit overload,
5. The rubber inlet cover is located
do not operate another high-wattage
on the top of the
appliance on the same circuit.
water reservoir.
20. Use caution when installing or removing
6. Open the inlet cover and fill the reservoir
an attachment as it may contain hot
with distilled water (which can be found
water from condensation. Ensure that the
in grocery stores). We recommend that
unit is off, attachment is dry or cooled off
you use distilled water only as this will
to avoid contact with hot water.
prevent mineral deposits in the boiler that
21. Never steam clothes you, or someone
can reduce performance or clog the water
else, are wearing.
system.
22. When emitting steam, this appliance may
7. Close the inlet cover and return the
cause burns if it is used too close to the
reservoir to its place, making sure that it
skin or eyes, or if it is used incorrectly.
snaps in place and is secure.
To reduce the risk of contact with hot
water emitting from the steam vents, test
appliance before use by holding it away
from the body.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER
Red Turbo switch
3-in-1 Attachment
Blue power light
and READY light
Silicone Band
Pulls fabric taut for
easier steaming.
Water reservoir
Low Temperature release switch
Guide
Helps protect
delicate fabric.
Easy-to-fi ll
water reservoir
Bristle Brush
Opens fi bers for better
steam penetration.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Built-in creaser with
garment guides
1. Fill water reservoir with distilled water.
We recommend that you use distilled water
only, as this will prevent mineral deposits in
the boiler that can reduce performance or
clog the water system.
2. Plug the unit into the electrical outlet.
3. The blue READY light will illuminate and
begin blinking. Allow 40 seconds for the
unit to warm up. The appliance is ready to
use when the READY light stops blinking
and remains solid. Note: Before first use or
when the unit has not been used for a long
period of time, it will be necessary to prime
(i.e., fill with water) the internal tank while
the steamer prepares to steam. You may
hear a small tapping noise during the heat-
up process; this is normal.
4. Your steamer has 2
options for steam,
regular Steam and
Turbo. Use the Steam
setting (blue button)
for delicate fabrics
7-ft. (2.1 m) power cord 7-ft. (2.1 m) power cord
or freshening lightly
wrinkled garments.
Use the Turbo setting
(red button) for thicker fabrics and heavily
wrinkled articles.
5. Pointing the steam jets away from you, and
anyone else in the room, press either the
blue Steam button or the red Turbo button to
release steam. Always have steam facing
away from you or anyone in the room.