Conair GS11RH Instructions For Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY 4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
INSTRUCTIONS
properly, or if it has been dropped or dam-
aged, or dropped into water. Do not attempt
When using electrical appliances, especially to repair the appliance. Incorrect reassem-
when children are present, basic safety pre- bly or repair could cause a risk of fire,
cautions should always be taken, including the electric shock, or injury to persons when
following: the appliance is used. Return the appliance
to an authorized service center for exami-
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nation and repair.
BEFORE USING
5. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces. Do not allow cord to contact heat-
DANGER
ed surfaces. Do not pull or twist cord. Let
—
Any appliance is elec-
appliance cool completely before
trically live even when the switch is off.
putting away. Loop cord loosely around
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
appliance when storing.
1. Always "unplug it" immediately after using.
6. This appliance has a polarized plug (one
2. Do not place or store appliance where it
blade is wider than the other). As a safety fea-
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
ture, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
3. Do not place in, or drop into water or
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
other liquid.
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
4. If an appliance falls into water, "unplug it"
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
to defeat this safety feature.
DANGER
7. Never drop or insert any object into any
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To reduce the risk of
opening or hose.
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
8. Do not use outdoors or operate where
1. This appliance should never be left
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
unattended when plugged in.
where oxygen is being administered.
2. Close supervision is necessary when this
9. Do not use an extension cord to operate
appliance is used by, on, or near
appliance.
children or the physically challenged.
10. Surfaces of this appliance may be hot
Unsupervised use could result in fire or per-
when in use. Do not let eyes or bare skin
sonal injury.
touch heated surfaces.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
11. Do not place the steam nozzle directly on
use as described in this manual. Do not use
any surface or on the appliance power
attachments not recommended by the man-
cord while it is hot or plugged in. Use the
ufacturer.
stand provided.
12. Unplug this appliance before filling or 22. Use caution when changing attachments, as
emptying. Do not overfill. they may contain hot water from condensation.
Ensure the attachments are dry or cooled off, to
13. While emitting steam, this appliance may
avoid contact with hot water.
cause burns if it is used too close to the
skin, scalp or eyes, or if it is used incorrectly.
SAVE THESE
To reduce the risk of contact with hot water
emitting from steam vents, test appliance
INSTRUCTIONS
before each use by holding it away from
body.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
14. Do not operate steamer without properly
filling the water container. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the box on a large sturdy flat surface.
15. Always keep the hose and nozzle
Carefully remove the appliance from the pack-
elevated above the water container.
ing material. Keep all plastic bags away from
16. Never yank cord to disconnect from out-
children.
let. Instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
STEAMER ASSEMBLY
17. Burns could occur from touching hot
STEP 1 - Attaching the
metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use care
Telescopic Support Rod
when removing water tank or when you turn
Insert the bottom of the metal telescopic
a steam appliance upside down – there may
support rod into the holder on the unit base
be hot water in reservoir.
and screw the set screw until tight. (Caution:
18. To reduce likelihood of circuit overload,
Do not over-tighten.)
do not operate another high wattage appli-
Attach the hose storage clip by pressing the
ance on the same circuit.
clip onto the lower section of the
19. If an extension cord is absolutely
telescopic support rod.
necessary, a 15 ampere rated cord should
be used. Cords rated for less amperage may
USING COLLAPSIBLE HANGER
overheat. Care should be taken to arrange
This unit comes with a collapsing hanger to
the cord so that it cannot be pulled or
use the hanger pull up on the sides of the
tripped over.
attachment until the arms click into the open
20. Never pour water directly into reservoir.
position. Hang your garment and steam
21. When changing attachments, please be
away wrinkles. When finished, press release
sure the unit is off and no steam is being
button on center of hanger to collapse for
released in order to avoid contact with hot
storage.
water.
STEP 2 - Attaching the Steamer Hose OPERATING
Be sure the unit is off. Attach "T" handle
INSTRUCTIONS
steam nozzle to steam hose. Twist clockwise to
securely lock onto hose. Tighten by hand
BEFORE FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER
until handle no longer turns.
Turn 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 water and clean the container. Follow the
steps for care and cleaning.
FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER
Insert angled end of hose into steamer hous-
(PRIOR TO PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE)
ing and twist clockwise to securely lock
Remove the water container with the handle
hose onto housing. (Be sure both connec-
and turn upside down. Unscrew the valve in
tions at ends of hose are correct before
the center of the base. Fill container by holding
operating appliance.) Extend the telescopic
container under a source of running cold
rod and hang the "T" handle steam nozzle
water until the container is filled to the desired
from the metal rod.
level. Do not overfill. Screw the valve cap onto
the water container and return the container to
Hose may be stiff upon removal from box.
the upright position. Place the water container
Hose will relax after initial use. T-handle
onto the base and make certain it is seated
will sit properly on pole support once
properly in the cavity. DO NOT FILL THE CON-
hose is relaxed.
TAINER WITH HOT WATER.
GETTING TO KNOW OPERATING THE STEAMER
1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the
YOUR STEAMER
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
Detachable cool-
or kinked.
touch handle
with easy grip 4. Plug the steamer cord into a normal elec-
raised ribs
trical outlet.
5. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the
Collapsing
ON position.
hanger
6.The switch will light to indicate when
power is on.
7. If the low water lamp is illuminated,
Removable
5' cool-touch insu-
follow reset instructions.
lated hose
8. Steam will be produced from the
with storage clip
nozzle in about one minute.
Telescoping pole
CAUTION: Hose will be hot when
hangs
garments and in use. Avoid prolonged contact.
nozzle and
collapse for stor-
age
Removable,
Safety auto-off
easy-to-fill and
easy-to-clean
2-liter water
Low water
tank with
indicator
integrated
lamp
carry handle
On/Off switch
Cordreel
switch
4 large casters
CLEANING AND STORING
I. Turn 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.