Sunbeam 3964-099, 3965-099 instruction manual Ironing Tips

WARNING: The patented MOTION SMART® Auto-Off is a safety feature, not a recommended means for turning your iron off. See “Caring for Your Iron After Use” for information on turning off your iron and storing it safely between use.

CARING FOR YOUR IRON AFTER USE

TURNING OFF YOUR IRON

1.Turn the Steam Lever to O/Off (Dry) and Fabric Select Slide to Off.

2.Unplug the iron from the power source.

WARNING: NEVER yank the power cord when unplugging the iron. This can damage the cord.

STORING YOUR IRON

1.Allow the iron to cool.

2.If you do not use your iron on a daily basis, empty the water reservoir after each use for a longer iron life. To do so, unplug the iron, turn the iron upside down, open the fill hole cover, and allow water to flow from the fill hole. Shake the iron gently to remove trapped water drops.

3.Loosely loop the power cord around the heel rest and store the iron on its heel rest.

IMPORTANT: Wrapping the cord around the iron too tightly can damage the cord.

TIP: When not ironing, always set the Steam Lever to O/Off (Dry) and the Fabric Select Slide to Off.

MAINTAINING YOUR CLASSIC IRON

CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE

Clean the soleplate if starch or other residue accumulate.

To clean the Soleplate:

1.Allow the iron to cool and then wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. WARNING: DO NOT use abrasive cleansers, scouring pads or vinegar to clean the soleplate. This will damage the finish.

2.Run the iron over an all-cotton cloth to remove any residue.

USING THE SELF-CLEANING FEATURE

You should use the Self-Cleaning feature once a month to maintain the optimal performance of your iron.

To use the Self-Cleaning feature:

1.Move the Steam Lever back and forth from O/Off (Dry) several times to remove debris and minerals from the Steam Valve. This keeps water flowing into the steam chamber.

2.Fill the water reservoir with tap water to the MAX line. 3.Set the Fabric Select Slide to LINEN.

4.Plug the iron into a power outlet and allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes. 5.Turn the Fabric Select Slide to MIN and unplug the iron.

6.Hold the iron over a sink in a horizontal position.

WARNING: Be careful not to touch the iron’s hot surfaces.

7.Press the self-clean button and hold. Water will begin dripping from the steam vents. To make sure that all of the water is removed from the tank, slowly rock the iron side to side and front to back for 30 seconds. When rocking the iron, dip the nose of the iron slightly below the rear of the iron to make certain the water circulates completely. Release self-clean button after

one minute.

8.Turn the iron upside down and allow the remaining water to flow out of the fill hole.

9.Dry the soleplate with a towel.

10.Plug in the iron and set the Fabric Select Slide to Linen. Let the iron heat for 2 minutes to dry out the iron completely.

11.Set the Fabric Select Slide to MIN, unplug the iron and allow it to cool.

IRONING TIPS

•Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing instructions.

•Sort the articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric.

•You should first iron garments requiring low temperature (e.g., silks and synthetics) to avoid damaging them with an iron that is too hot.

•If you are unsure of the fabric content of the garment, test a small area, such as a seam or facing, before ironing a visible area. Start with a low temperature and gradually increase the heat to find the best setting.

•When changing the temperature from a high setting to a low setting, allow approximately 5 minutes for the lower temperature to be reached.

•When steam ironing, use long, slow passes over the fabric. This will allow the steam to penetrate the fabric while allowing the heat of the soleplate to dry out the moisture.

•To iron linens, turn garment inside out. Be careful not to use an iron that is too hot because the lining may melt or stick to the soleplate.

•To iron zippers, use an ironing cloth or make sure the zipper is closed and iron over the flap. Never iron directly over an unprotected zipper.

•Use the Ironing Guide (on Page 8) to select the best setting and method for the fabric you plan to iron.

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