Shark Professional Portable Garment Steamer GS500 User Manual

Nga Tohutohu Haumaru Nui

I te wa e whakamahi ana i nga taputapu hiko, me whai tonu nga tikanga tiaki haumaru, tae atu ki enei e whai ake nei:

1. Panuihia nga tohutohu katoa i mua i te whakamahi i te tima.
2. To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from the steam vents, check appliance before each use by holding it away from body and operating steam button.
3. Whakamahia te taputapu mo te tikanga o te whakamahi.
4. Hei whakaiti i te awangawanga o te hiko, kaua e rumakina te tima ki te wai, ki etahi atu wai ranei.
5. Kaua rawa e toia te taura ki te momotu i te putanga; engari, kapohia te mono ka toia kia momotu.
6. Kaua e tukua te taura kia pa ki nga papa wera. Tukua kia tino whakamatao te taputapu i mua i te tango. Whakapirihia te taura huri noa i te taputapu i te wa e penapena ana.
7. Momotuhia te taputapu mai i te putanga hiko ina whakakiia ki te wai, ki te putunga ranei, me te kore e whakamahia.
8. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the appliance. Contact Shark Customer Service for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the appliance is used.
9. Ko te tirotiro tino tika ma nga taputapu e whakamahia ana e nga tamariki tata ranei. Kaua e waiho te taputapu kia kore e tirohia i te wa e hono ana.
10. Ka puta te weranga i te pa ki nga waahanga whakarewa wera, te wai wera, te mamaoa ranei. Kia tupato ka huri koe i te taputapu mamaoa ki raro – tera pea he wai wera kei roto i te puna.
11. Hei karo i te taumahatanga ara iahiko, kaua e whakahaere i tetahi atu wat teiteitage taputapu i runga i te ara iahiko kotahi.
12. Kaua e whakamahi i te taura toronga.
13. Ko tenei taputapu mo te kainga anake.

Waehanga Hua

The Shark Professional Portable Garment Steamer GS500 includes the following main components:

• Wāhanga Matua o te Kohu: The handheld device containing the water reservoir and heating element.
• Heated Wrinkle Eraser Technology: The steaming plate designed to remove wrinkles.
• Waka wai: For holding water to be converted into steam.
• Waea Hiko: Mo te hono ki te putanga hiko.
• Vertical Press Pad: A collapsible pad designed to hang on a door, providing a surface for steaming garments.
• Āpitihanga Paraihe Kakahu: For use on heavier fabrics to help lift fibers and remove lint.
• Delicate Fabric Bonnet: For protecting delicate fabrics from direct steam contact.
• Crease Clip: To create crisp pleats and creases.

Tatūnga me te Whakamahi Tuatahi

1. Wewete: Kia ata tangohia nga waahanga katoa mai i te kete.
2. Whakakīa te Putunga Wai:
   • Me whakawātea te hiko o te korohū.
   • Whakatuwheratia te potae puna wai.
   • Fill the reservoir with distilled water up to the MAX fill line. Using distilled water helps prevent mineral buildup.
   • Katia te potae kia mau.
3. Āpiti Apatoko (Kōwhiringa): If using the fabric brush or delicate fabric bonnet, attach it firmly to the steamer head.
4. Prepare Steaming Area:
   • For garments, hang the Vertical Press Pad over a door using the provided straps. Secure the garment to the pad using the clips.
   • For other items like curtains or upholstery, ensure they are accessible and stable.
5. Whakahiko: Plug the steamer into a standard electrical outlet. The indicator light will illuminate, indicating the unit is heating up.
6. Whakawera-mua: Allow the steamer to pre-heat for approximately 30-60 seconds until steam is consistently produced.

Nga Tohutohu Whakahaere

General Steaming Technique

1. Hold the steamer upright, ensuring the water reservoir is below the steam head.
2. Pēhia te keu mamaoa ki te tuku mamaoa.
3. Hold the steamer head close to the fabric, moving it in a downward motion. For best results, gently pull the fabric taut with your free hand.
4. The heated wrinkle eraser plate can be pressed directly against the fabric for more effective wrinkle removal, similar to ironing but without direct heat contact.
5. Always test on an inconspicuous area of the fabric first, especially for delicate materials.

Steaming Garments with Vertical Press Pad

Image: A woman uses the Shark Professional Portable Garment Steamer to remove wrinkles from a blue shirt hanging on the included vertical press pad, which is suspended from a door.

• Hang the Vertical Press Pad securely over a door.
• Place the garment on a hanger and hang it on the hook of the press pad.
• Use the clips on the press pad to hold the garment taut.
• Steam the garment from top to bottom, pressing the heated plate gently against the fabric.

Steaming Curtains and Drapes

Image: A woman uses the Shark Professional Portable Garment Steamer to smooth wrinkles from a rust-colored curtain hanging in front of a window.

• Ensure curtains are hung properly.
• Hold the steamer head close to the fabric, moving it slowly from top to bottom.
• For stubborn wrinkles, apply gentle pressure with the heated plate.

Refreshing Upholstery and Bedding

Image: A woman uses the Shark Professional Portable Garment Steamer to refresh a white pillow on a bed, demonstrating its use on bedding.

• Hold the steamer a few inches away from the fabric surface.
• Move the steamer in a sweeping motion over the area to be refreshed.
• Do not saturate the fabric. Allow to air dry.

Tiaki me te Tiaki

Te horoi i te Tima

1. Momotu Mana: Always unplug the steamer from the electrical outlet and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Putua Wai Putua: Open the water reservoir cap and carefully pour out any remaining water.
3. Ūkui waho: Horoia te taha o waho o te tima ki te ngohengohe, damp kakahu. Kaua e whakamahi i nga kai horoi me nga whakarewa.
4. Horoia te Upoko Kohu: Use a cotton swab or a soft brush to gently clean around the steam vents if any mineral residue is visible.
5. Te whakaheke (mehemea e tika ana): If you notice reduced steam output or mineral buildup, fill the reservoir with a mixture of 50% white vinegar and 50% distilled water. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then empty and rinse thoroughly with distilled water. Run a full reservoir of plain distilled water through the steamer to flush out any vinegar residue before steaming garments.

Rokiroki

• Me whakarite kia tino matao, kia maroke hoki te mīhini kohu i mua i te penapena.
• Putua te puna wai.
• Store the steamer in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Wrap the power cord loosely around the unit; do not wrap it tightly or kink it.

Raparongoā

Whakatakotoranga Hua

Pūtāhui me te Tautoko

This product comes with a manufacturer's warranty. For detailed information regarding warranty coverage, terms, and conditions, please refer to the documentation included with your product at the time of purchase or visit the official Shark webpae.

For customer support, technical assistance, or to inquire about replacement parts, please contact Shark Customer Service. Contact details can typically be found on the product packaging or the official brand webpae.

Note: This refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, and may arrive in a generic box. Warranty terms for refurbished products may vary.