Oster Steam Generator Press X Press GCSTSG1200

Safety Information

Read all instructions before using the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended use.

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
2. Always turn the appliance to "Off" before plugging or unplugging from the electrical outlet. Never yank the cord to disconnect; grasp the plug and pull.
3. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Let the appliance cool completely before storing. Loop the cord loosely around the appliance when storing.
4. Ensure the unit is off, unplugged, and cool before filling or cleaning.
5. Always disconnect from the electrical outlet when filling or emptying the water tank, and when not in use.
6. Do not operate with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged. For risk reduction, do not disassemble or attempt to repair; take it to a qualified service center. Incorrect reassembly or repair can cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
7. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or instructed by a responsible person.
8. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
9. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when turning a steam appliance upside down, as hot water may be present in the reservoir.
10. To reduce the risk of contact with hot water from steam vents, check the appliance before each use by holding it away from your body and operating the steam button.
11. To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
12. If an extension cord is necessary, use one with an ampere rating equal to or greater than the appliance's maximum rating. A cord rated for less amperage can pose a fire or electric shock risk due to overheating. Arrange the cord to prevent pulling or tripping.
13. When filling the water tank, watch for water that may drip onto the floor, causing slips and falls.
14. The appliance may cause personal injury or be damaged if dropped.
15. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause injuries or void your warranty.
16. To avoid personal injury and damage, only add water to the water tank. NEVER add cleaning solutions, perfumes, oils, or any other chemical additives.
17. Exercise caution when using the appliance due to steam emission.
18. Do not set the iron on an unprotected surface, even if it is on its heel rest.
19. The iron must not be left unattended while connected to the power supply.
20. The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before filling the water reservoir.
21. The filling aperture must not be opened during use. Refer to instructions for safe refilling.
22. The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
23. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure the surface supporting the stand is stable.
24. The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, shows visible signs of damage, or is leaking.
25. If the iron is not operating normally, disconnect from power supply and have it serviced by an authorized service center.

Product Description

The Oster Steam Generator Press X Press includes the following components:

• 1. Clean Indicator Light / Self-Clean Button
• 2. Temperature Indicator Light
• 3. Iron Handset
• 4. Steam Trigger
• 5. Temperature Control Dial
• 6. Lock Button
• 7. Unlock Button
• 8. Water Tank
• 9. Power Switch (I/O)
• 10. Base Station
• 11. Steam Cord
• 12. Power Cord
• 13. Cleaning Tray

Before Using for the First Time

Warning: Remove all packaging including any soleplate protection before operating your steam generator.

1. Wipe over the soleplate with a soft cloth.
2. Position the iron handset (3) on the base station (10), on your ironing board (if it is large enough) or on a heat resistant and secure surface at the same height as your ironing board.
3. Before connecting your steam generator to the mains supply, make sure your supply voltage is the same as the one indicated on your steam generator.
4. When you first use your steam generator, there may be a slight odour and it may smoke slightly for the first few minutes of operation. This is quite normal and will disappear.

IMPORTANT: On first use, the water system will need priming before the handset will create steam. It is necessary to operate the steam boost function a few times before the unit will be ready to create steam. To operate the steam boost function, double-click the steam trigger (4) quickly.

Cleaning Your Steam Generator Before Use

Follow these simple steps to remove any impurities or residues inside your steam generator that may be left over from the manufacturing process.

1. Follow the instructions under "Filling Your Steam Generator" and fill the water tank (8) as described.
2. Empty the water tank to rinse out any foreign particles, then refill it.
3. Follow the instructions for steam ironing. Set the temperature to the MAX setting (5).
4. Iron an old piece of cloth (cotton or towels are ideal) for a few minutes. While ironing, press the steam trigger (4) 4 or 5 times. Upon first usage, the pump will need priming, and you may need to hold the steam trigger to pull water through the system and create steam.
5. Any impurities will be flushed from your iron by the steam and absorbed by the cloth. Your iron is now ready for use.

Filling Your Steam Generator

1. Remove the water tank (8) by holding the handle and pulling the tank forwards from the base station (10).
2. Slide the water tank out.
3. Fill the water tank with cold tap water to the MAX mark.
4. Slide the water tank back into the base unit until it latches securely into place. You should hear an audible click.

Filling During Use

You can fill your steam generator during use. Simply remove the water tank (8) as described above and add water as required. Do not fill past the MAX indicator mark on the tank.

Your steam generator will beep twice ? and the power indicator light (9) will flash ⚡ to let you know that the water tank needs filling.

Steam Ironing

The smart features of the iron prevent you from creating steam in temperature settings below a certain point. This is to ensure that delicate fabrics are protected from ironing with steam. It is recommended that for harder to iron fabrics such as cotton and linen, steam should be used when ironing.

Warning: When ironing delicate fabrics like nylons, acrylics, and synthetics, steam should never be used.

1. Fill the water tank (8) with water.
2. Plug your steam generator into the mains supply and press the on (I) / off (O) button (9) to switch your steam generator on.
3. Rotate the temperature control dial (5) to set the pointer between the appropriate setting and the maximum heat (MAX) setting.
4. The temperature indicator light (2) will pulse ? as your steam generator heats up. When the temperature indicator light turns solid, your steam generator is ready to use.
5. With the soleplate in contact with the garment, press the steam trigger (4) for a couple of seconds. It is not necessary to hold the trigger down continuously, as steam will still be emitted from the soleplate for a short time after the trigger has been released. If more steam is required, press the steam trigger again.
6. To operate the steam boost function, double-click the steam trigger quickly. The iron will generate a highly concentrated steam boost for a short period of time.

Always release the steam trigger and allow any residual steam to be released before replacing the iron on its stand.

Ironing Without Steam

If you intend to dry-iron fabrics, there is no need to fill the water tank. However, if water is already in the water tank, you do not need to empty it.

1. Rotate the temperature control dial (5) to set the pointer to the desired heat setting.
2. When the temperature indicator light (2) turns solid, your steam generator is ready to use.
3. Iron your laundry without pressing the steam trigger (4).

Vertical Steam Ironing

Vertical steam ironing is especially useful for ironing items such as curtains while they are hanging, or jackets, suits, and coats.

Select a temperature setting higher than the indicated setting (5). Once the temperature indicator light (2) turns solid, your product is ready to use. Hold the iron in a vertical position and press the steam trigger (4) as required.

WARNING: Hot steam is emitted from the soleplate. Do not iron/steam a garment whilst wearing it. Do not operate steam in the direction of yourself or anybody else.

Auto Off Function

The iron has an Auto Off safety function that will operate when your appliance has not been used for 5 minutes. The unit will enter a sleep mode and all the lights will turn off. To restart, simply pull the steam trigger (4). The unit will restart and may need a short time to reheat to the desired temperature, which will be indicated by the pulsing temperature indicator light (2).

Important Notes on Temperature Adjustment

Your steam generator takes time to heat up and cool down. If you change the temperature setting on your steam generator, you must give it time to adjust to the new setting. This is especially important when you change from a high setting to a lower one. It takes your steam generator longer to cool down than it does to heat up, and this is the reason we recommend that you begin ironing at lower temperatures.

For example, if you have been ironing using the lino/linen setting and wish to change to the lana/wool setting:

1. Turn the temperature control dial (5) to set the pointer to the lana/wool setting. Initially, the temperature indicator light (2) may pulse ? while the unit adjusts to the new temperature.
2. Wait until the temperature indicator light comes on solidly again. Your steam generator has now cooled to the correct temperature.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING: Do not use harsh abrasives, chemical cleaners, or solvents to clean the exterior of your iron.

Allow your iron to completely cool down and wipe the soleplate with a soft damp cloth. If polyester has burnt to the soleplate, iron a damp cotton cloth while your iron is still hot. Wipe over the rest of your iron with a soft damp cloth then wipe dry. Do not immerse the appliance, power cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.

Self-Cleaning

Only activate the self-clean when you want to activate the self-cleaning system. Never activate the self-clean function when ironing.

The self-clean function removes scale and impurities. The steam generator has an intelligent reminder cleaning mode which activates after continuous steam ironing over a total of 25 hours. If you are in a hard water area, you can perform the cleaning cycle sooner than the allocated 25 hours by following the steps below.

The cleaning indicator light (1) will illuminate ? to remind users to clean the machine.

1. To activate the self-clean function, adjust the temperature control knob (5) to the Max setting. Press and hold the self-clean button (1) for 3 seconds. The clean indicator light will flash ⚡. Place the iron handset (3) on the cleaning tray (13) and pull the steam trigger (4) once, then remove hands from the handset; this will initiate the cleaning function.
2. Hot water and steam will be ejected from the holes in the soleplate along with any impurities. During the cleaning process, there is no need to hold the product.
3. The cleaning cycle lasts approximately 1 minute. When the clean indicator light stops flashing, the cleaning cycle is complete, and you can switch off your unit and store when cooled.

WARNING: Do not attempt to pick up the handset while the clean indicator light is flashing, as hot water and steam may be ejected. Only remove from the cleaning tray once the clean indicator light has stopped flashing and you have switched off the power. Always use the cleaning tray provided and do not leave unattended during the clean cycle.

Troubleshooting

For further troubleshooting and FAQs, visit www.oster.com.

After Sales Service and Spare Parts

In the event that the appliance does not work, but is under warranty, take the unit to the nearest authorized Oster® Service Center for inspection or repair. Please note that a valid form of proof of purchase will be required.

Electrical Characteristics

For Mexican models only: The following information is for Mexico:

IMPORTER: NEWELL BRANDS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. AVE. JUAREZ NO 40-201, COLONIA EX HACIENDA SANTA MONICA, TLALNEPANTLA 54050, ESTADO DE MEXICO TEL: 5366-0800

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