Conair GS61 Electric Steamer User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be taken, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
DANGER Any appliance is elec-
trically live even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
1. Always unplug immediately after using.
2. Do not place or store appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in, or drop into, water or other
liquids.
4. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
burns,
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
1. Do not overfill steamer as it can cause hot
water to boil out.
2. This appliance should not be used near
children or by the physically challenged.
Unsupervised use could result in fire or
personal injury. This appliance is not recom-
mended for use by children.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use attach-
ments not recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not work-
ing properly, or if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. Do not
attempt to repair the appliance. Incorrect
reassembly or repair could cause a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when the appliance is used. Return the
appliance to an authorized service center
for examination
and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not pull or twist cord. Let appliance cool
completely before putting away. Loop cord
loosely around appliance when storing.
6. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
7. To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, do
not operate another high-wattage appliance
on the same circuit.
8. Do not use extension cord to operate
appliance. While it is not recommended, if
an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a
15 ampere rated cord should be used. Cords
rated for less amperage may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that
the cord cannot be pulled or tripped over.
9. Use caution when changing attachments
as they may contain hot water from
condensation. T-nozzle should never be
placed on the unit when in use or when pre-
heating. Ensure the attachments are dry or
cooled off to avoid contact with hot water.
10. Do not hold steamer during use. Steamer
must sit on floor while steaming.
11. Allow unit to cool before emptying reservoir
for storage.
12. Use caution when removing hose cap.
Remove slowly.
13. Do not use if unit has been dropped or
damaged.
14. Always disconnect appliance from
electrical outlet when filling with water
or emptying and when not in use.
15. Do not switch on the unit before the hose
cap has been secured with the unit.
CAUTION —
1. This appliance should never be left
unattended when plugged in.
2. This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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
not touch T-nozzle when product is in use.
6. Do not steam garments while on a person.
7. Before unit is turned on, the hose must be
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 -
there may be hot water in reservoir.
10. Use caution when carrying steamer as it
contains hot water.
11. Caution: hose will be hot when in use.
Avoid prolonged contact.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOT FOR COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL USE
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface.
Carefully remove the appliance from the
packing material. Keep all plastic bags away
from children.
STEAMER ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY
Attaching the Steamer Hose
1. Place hose connector to unit
2. Press buttons on side
3. Place in opening and release.
locks in automatically.
Removing the Steamer Hose
(make sure unit has cooled)
To remove, just press side buttons
and pull out.
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.
Hanging the t-nozzle
on the door hook
Lint Crease
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER
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.
"T" handle steam nozzle
with stay-cool handle and
turbo steam jets
Removable
5' hose
Built-in
cord wrap
(underneath)
Water reservoir
Over-the-door
hook
Hose cap
(hang T-nozzle here)
crease attachment
lint attachment
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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.