Sunbeam 3981 - Manual (Page 7)

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Caring for Your Iron After Use
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1. Turn the Steam dial to DRY and the Fabric Select dial 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.
S TORING Y OUR I RON
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, open the water reservoir
cover and turn the iron upside down to allow water to flow from the
fill hole. Shake the iron gently to remove trapped water drops.
Close the water reservoir cover.
3. Loosely loop the power cord together and store the iron on its heel rest.
I MPORTANT : Wrapping the cord around the iron too tightly can damage
the cord.
Tip: When not ironing, always set the Steam dial and the Fabric Select
dial to OFF.
Maintaining Your Iron
C LEANING THE S OLEPLATE
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.
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Steam Ironing
1. Follow the instructions for “Filling the Water Reservoir” on Page 6.
2. Plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet.
3. Turn the Fabric Select dial to the Steam ironing fabric setting you
desire (Linen, Cotton or Wool) and allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes.
While the iron is heating, make sure it is sitting on its heel rest on a
stable, protected surface.
Tip: Refer to the Ironing Guide on Page 11 for the recommended setting
for your fabric.
4. After the iron has heated (2 minutes), turn the Steam dial to the
appropriate setting.
5. The Temperature Indicator Light will go off when iron reaches
appropriate temperature.
How To Use the Special Functions
S PRAY M IST
®
The S PRAY M IST ® feature dampens the fabric to aid in removing wrinkles
from heavy fabrics and for setting creases.
To use the S PRAY M IST ® feature:
Press the S PRAY M IST ® button firmly.
A UTO -O FF
When the iron is plugged in, the Power “ON” Indicator will light steadily,
indicating that the iron is heating.
If you leave the iron:
• in a vertical position (on its heel rest) without moving it, the iron
will automatically turn off after 15 minutes indicated by the blinking
Power “ON” Indicator light.
• in a horizontal position without moving it (or it accidentally tips
over), the iron will automatically stop heating after 30 seconds
indicated by the blinking Power “ON” Indicator light.
I MPORTANT : The Power “ON” Indicator will continue to blink until
the iron is unplugged.
To restart the iron:
Move the iron back and forth and allow it to reheat for 2 minutes.
The indicator will light steadily.
WARNING: The Auto-Off is a safety feature, not a recommended means
for turning your iron off. See “Caring for Your Iron After Use” on Page 8,
for information on turning off your iron and storing it safely between use.