Conair GS61 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not work-
INSTRUCTIONS
ing properly, or if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. Do not
When using electrical appliances, especially
attempt to repair the appliance. Incorrect
when children are present, basic safety pre-
reassembly or repair could cause a risk
cautions should always be taken, including
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
the following:
when the appliance is used. Return the
appliance to an authorized service center
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
for examination
BEFORE USING
and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
DANGER
Do not pull or twist cord. Let appliance cool
— Any appliance is elec-
completely before putting away. Loop cord
trically live even when the switch is off.
loosely around appliance when storing.
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
6. Do not use outdoors or operate where
1. Always unplug immediately after using.
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
2. Do not place or store appliance where it
where oxygen is being administered.
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
7. To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, do
3. Do not place in, or drop into, water or other
not operate another high-wattage appliance
liquids.
on the same circuit.
4. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
8. Do not use extension cord to operate
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
appliance. While it is not recommended, if
WARNING
an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a
— To reduce the risk of
15 ampere rated cord should be used. Cords
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons: rated for less amperage may overheat. Care
1. Do not overfill steamer as it can cause hot should be taken to arrange the cord so that
water to boil out. the cord cannot be pulled or tripped over.
2. This appliance should not be used near 9. Use caution when changing attachments
children or by the physically challenged. as they may contain hot water from
Unsupervised use could result in fire or condensation. T-nozzle should never be
personal injury. This appliance is not recom-
placed on the unit when in use or when pre-
mended for use by children.
heating. Ensure the attachments are dry or
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use cooled off to avoid contact with hot water.
as described in this manual. Do not use attach- 10. Do not hold steamer during use. Steamer
ments not recommended by the manufacturer. must sit on floor while steaming.
11. Allow unit to cool before emptying reservoir
for storage. there may be hot water in reservoir.
12. Use caution when removing hose cap. 10. Use caution when carrying steamer as it
Remove slowly. contains hot water.
13. Do not use if unit has been dropped or 11. Caution: hose will be hot when in use.
damaged. Avoid prolonged contact.
14. Always disconnect appliance from
SAVE THESE
electrical outlet when filling with water
or emptying and when not in use.
INSTRUCTIONS
15. Do not switch on the unit before the hose
cap has been secured with the unit. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
CAUTION — NOT FOR COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL USE
1. This appliance should never be left
unattended when plugged in.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
2. This appliance has a polarized plug (one
Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface.
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
Carefully remove the appliance from the
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
packing material. Keep all plastic bags away
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
from children.
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
STEAMER ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Attaching the Steamer Hose
3. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
4. 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
door hook provided.
5. This product emits hot steam during use. Do
1. Place hose connector to unit
not touch T-nozzle when product is in use.
2. Press buttons on side
6. Do not steam garments while on a person.
3. Place in opening and release.
7. Before unit is turned on, the hose must be
locks in automatically.
extended and hanging on door hook.
8. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet.
Instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
9. Burns could occur from touching hot metal
parts, hot water, or steam. Use care when,
you turn a steam appliance upside down -
OPERATING
Removing the Steamer Hose
(make sure unit has cooled)
INSTRUCTIONS
To remove, just press side buttons
and pull out.
FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR
(PRIOR TO PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE)
Remove the hose cap. Fill the reservoir with
clean tap water to the desired level or until
water reaches "Max Fill" line on side of unit.
DO NOT OVERFILL as this will cause water to
boil out of steamer and spill. Empty until water
is just under the overfill indicator. DO NOT FILL
THE CONTAINER WITH HOT WATER.
Attachments:
To add lint or crease attachments. simply
place on T-nozzle.
Hose may be stiff upon removal from box.
Hose will relax after initial use. T-handle
will sit properly on door hook once hose
is relaxed.
Lint Crease
Hanging the t-nozzle
on the door hook
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER
"T" handle steam nozzle
with stay-cool handle and
turbo steam jets
Hose cap
Removable
5' hose
Water reservoir
Built-in
cord wrap
(underneath)
(hang T-nozzle here)
Over-the-door
hook
lint attachment
crease attachment
This steamer comes with the following
accessories:
1. Lint brush: snap onto the T-nozzle and
use before steaming to remove lint from the
fabric.
2. Crease attachment: snap onto the T-nozzle
and use to refresh creases and sleeves.
OPERATING THE STEAMER
1. Over-the-door hanger: hang this over the
top of your door and use to hang the T-noz-
zle and any garment or hanger. (Overloading
may cause deformation of door hook.)
2. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the
OFF position.
3. Make sure all hose connections are
secure and tight.
4. Hang the T-nozzle on the door hook.
5. Plug the cord into a normal electrical
outlet.
6. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the
ON position.
7. The switch will light to indicate when
power is on.
8. Steam will be produced from the
nozzle in about two minutes. Be sure to keep
T-nozzle on the door hook while heating up.
9. To turn steamer off, press ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.