Using your Sunbeam Accura® Iron
Before first use
Remove any adhesive stickers, plastic covers or cardboard sleeves from the soleplate. Ensure that all adhesive is removed by rubbing the soleplate with a cloth dampened with methylated spirits.
Fill the water tank and empty the water. This will rinse out any foreign particles remaining from the manufacturing process.
Note: When turned on for the first time, your new iron may give off vapours for up to 10 minutes. This is due to the initial heating of the materials used. It is safe, not detrimental to the performance of the iron, and will not reoccur.
Filling the iron with water
Before filling the iron with water ensure that the power is turned off and the plug is removed from the power outlet. The iron can be filled with water while it is hot.
1.Turn the steam dial to the Dry setting (°).
2.Place the iron on its heel and open the water inlet cover.
3.Using the beaker provided, slowly pour water into the water inlet until the maximum water level is reached. Do not exceed the maximum water level indicator.
4.Push the water inlet cover firmly to close.
Note: It is safe to use tap water in your Accura iron. The
However, in extremely hard water areas Sunbeam recommends the use of distilled or demineralised water. Do not fill the iron with fabric conditioner, starches or other solutions as these will damage the steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated water.
Using your iron
1.Insert the plug into a 230/240V power outlet and turn the power on. The LCD screen and the orange temperature alert light (located between the temperature +/- buttons) will illuminate to indicate that the iron is switched on and heating.
2.Use the temperature +/- buttons to select the desired temperature setting, as displayed on the LCD. The bars on the LCD will flash as the iron heats up to the selected temperature setting. As each incremental temperature is reached, the bars will display solidly. The actual temperature in degrees Celsius will also be displayed on the LCD, in increments of 5 degrees.
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3.Once the iron has reached the selected temperature, the green temperature alert light will illuminate to indicate that the iron is ready to use.
4.Select the desired steam output on the steam dial or turn the dial to the Dry setting (°) to iron without steam. When steam ironing, ensure that the tank is at least ¼ full of water.
5.When changing from a high temperature to a lower temperature, the red temperature alert light will illuminate and the LCD will flash indicating that the iron is cooling down. To reduce the cooling period, turn the steam dial to any position on the steam band and press the shot of steam button. Once the iron has reached the selected temperature, the green temperature alert light will illuminate and the bars on the LCD will display solidly, indicating that the iron is ready to use.
Note: The Accura iron’s twin element construction allows you to iron with maximum steam, even on low temperature settings.
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