Conair GS1 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it
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has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into
water. Do not attempt to repair the appliance.
When using electrical appliances, especially when Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk
children are present, basic safety precautions should of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when
always be taken, including the following: the appliance is used. Return the appliance to an
authorized service center for examination and repair.
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5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do
not allow cord to contact heated surfaces. Do not
BEFORE OPERATING
pull or twist cord. Let appliance cool completely
before putting away. Loop cord loosely around

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appliance when storing.
DANGER – 6. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug
Any appliance is
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
electrically live even when the switch is off.
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
1. Always unplug appliance immediately
not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
after using.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
2. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall
8. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
or be pulled into a tub or sink.
(spray) products are being used or where oxygen
3. Do not place in, or drop into water
is being administered.
or other liquid.
9. Do not use an extension cord to operate appliance.
4. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
10. Surfaces of this appliance may be hot when in
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING – use. Do not let heated surfaces touch eyes or
bare skin.
To reduce the risk of
11. Do not place the steam nozzle directly on any
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
surface or on the appliance power cord while it is
1. This appliance should never be left
hot or plugged in.
unattended when plugged in.
12. Unplug this appliance before filling or emptying.
2. Close supervision is necessary when this
Do not overfill.
appliance is used by or near children, or
13. While emitting steam, this appliance may cause
individuals with certain disabilities. Unsupervised
burns if it is used too close to the skin, scalp or
use could result in fire or personal injury.
eyes, or if it is used incorrectly. To reduce the
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
risk of contact with hot water coming from steam
described in this manual. Do not use attachments
vents, test appliance before each use by holding
not recommended by the manufacturer.
it away from body.
14. Do not operate steamer without properly filling
the water container.
OPERATING
15. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet;
instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
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16. Burns could occur from touching hot parts, hot
water, or steam. Use care when you turn a steam
appliance upside down – there may be hot water
HOW TO USE
in reservoir.
1. Be sure garment steamer is unplugged.
17. To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, do not
2. Release handle by pushing red button.
operate another high wattage appliance on the
3. While holding main body of steamer, twist steamer
same circuit.
head counterclockwise and lift it to remove.
18. When installing or removing attachment, please
4. Fill reservoir with ordinary tap water to max fill
be sure the unit is off and no steam is being
line. DO NOT OVERFILL.
released to avoid contact with hot water.
19. Use caution when installing or removing
5. Replace steamer head on steamer body, twisting
attachment as it may contain hot water from
clockwise into locked position.
condensation. Ensure the attachment is dry or
6. If steam is spitting or dripping, this indicates that
cooled off to avoid contact with hot water.
there may be too much water in the unit. For the
best performance, we strongly recommend filling
DUAL VOLTAGE
the reservoir with less water.
This is a 120/240V dual voltage appliance and may
7. Attach brush accessory to steamer if desired.
be used in the United States and abroad without an
(Please refer to brush attachment section.)
electricity converter.
8. Place appliance on a flat surface in an upright
An adapter plug (not included) may be necessary
position. Plug into electrical outlet.
when using this appliance in some foreign countries.
If so, plug the steamer into correct adapter plug for 9. Within a few minutes, the unit will begin to emit a
your location and plug assembly into electrical outlet. continuous flow of steam from the steam vents. The
garment steamer is now ready to use.
NOTE: This unit is thermostatically protected to shut
10. Hold steamer by its handle when using. Do not
off when water has boiled away. You should unplug the
grasp body of unit while steaming garments or while
unit before this occurs because surfaces continue to
unit is hot.
heat, which could be hazardous and may damage unit.
11. Direct the flow of steam toward garment to remove
Before using the garment steamer for the first time, it is
wrinkles. Do not touch fabric with steam head. However,
recommended to operate the steamer for approximately
do not tilt steamer upward as hot water may leak.
5 minutes, unplug the unit and allow it to cool. Empty
container and refill before actually using. DECALCIFICATION
If the appliance begins to produce steam more slowly
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than usual, if the steamer stops producing steam
and then starts again, you may need to decalcify
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your steamer. Decalcification refers to removing the
calcium deposits which form over time on the metal
parts of the Steamer. For best performance from
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.
Note: To reduce or eliminate the occurrence of TO MAKE CREASES OR PLEATS
mineral build - up, we recommend the use of
1. Hang garment.
de-mineralized or distilled water in the unit.
2. Fold fabric where crease or pleat is desired. Hold fold
in place while applying steam directly to fold.
To decalcify, use a solution of 1 / white vinegar and
3
2 / water in the water container. Plug the unit into
3 TO STEAM TIES
electrical outlet. Turn to the ON position and run
1. Hang tie on hanger.
until half the amount has steamed. Turn the unit to
2. Apply steam directly to tie.
the OFF position, unplug from electrical outlet, and
allow to sit for 30 minutes. TO STEAM SHOULDERS AND SLEEVES
1. Hang garment, preferably on a padded hanger.
Remove excess water from the reservoir by lifting the
2. Fill out shoulders or sleeves with folded towel.
unit, inverting and pouring the water over sink, and
3. Apply steam to garment.
allowing water to drain from internal reservoir.
Repeat the above procedure as many times as

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necessary until a normal steam rate returns, usually 2-3
times. With each repeated cycle, use a fresh solution of YOUR STEAMER
vinegar and water. Run one cycle of fresh, cold water
through the unit at the completion of decalcification,
before using the unit again to steam garments.
BRUSH ATTACHMENT
Your garment steamer includes a brush attachment
for extra grooming and care of all your clothes.
The brush helps the steam penetrate the fabric by
separating the fibers. You can use the steamer to
effectively remove wrinkles with or without using
the brush attachment. Do not attempt to attach or
remove the brush attachment while unit is steaming
or hot. Wait until unit is completely cool. Place the
brush onto the steamer head by simply pushing the
brush onto the front of the steamer head. The wider
portion of the brush attachment should be toward the
bottom of the unit.
TO STEAM GARMENTS OR DRAPES
8' Line Cord
1. Hang up garment/drapery.
2. Gently hold fabric taut with one hand and hold
steamer with the other hand. Hold steamer near
the garment/drapery so that steam is directed
toward it. Use only in vertical position.
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3. Slowly run the steam head up and down and side
to side. To remove stubborn wrinkles, move the
garment steamer very slowly.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of
fabric steamer
charge for 12 months from the date of purchase if the
appliance is defective in workmanship or materials. To
obtain service under this warranty, return the defective
product to the service center listed below, together with
your purchase receipt and $5.00 for postage and handling.
California residents need only provide proof of purchase
and should call 1-800-3-CONAIR 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, OBLIGATIONS, OR
LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 12-MONTH DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN, LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do
not allow limitations 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
Removable
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do
fabric/lint brush
not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental,
Wrinkles
or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Service Center
Conair Corporation
Service Department
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd.
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
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©2009 Conair Corporation
East Windsor, NJ 08520, Glendale, AZ 85307
Made in China
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Model GS1