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M
AIN
TEN
ANCE
Other than the recommended care instructions contained in this pamphlet, no further user
maintenance should be necessary. However, following is a list of frequently asked questions
and their resolutions. However, if for any reason your Sunbeam’ Iron continues to exhibit one
of these symptoms, or should require repair for another reason, do not attempt to fix it yourself.
Send it to the Sunbeam Appliance Service Station.
Q
UESTIONS AND
A
NSWERS
SYMPTOM
POTENTIAL REASONS AND SOLUTIONS
Iron does not heat
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Iron should be plugged into a 120 volt, AC electrical outlet only.
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The slide control must be set at the desired temperature.
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The auto shut-off feature may have been activated
(some models only). See “Safety Smart@” section.
Iron does not steam
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The water tank may be empty. Add water.
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Make sure the steam button is fully depressed.
(On variable steam models, the slide control must be in one of the
three steam positions.)
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Only use temperature settings at or above Polyester.
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Do not set to steam setting until selected temperature has
been reached. Make sure iron is pre-heated
minutes.
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Gently tap the soleplate on the ironing board once or twice to clear
any blockage of steam valve.
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Your iron may spit or leak water from the steam vents if you
try to get steam when the temperature setting is too low. Use only
temperature settings in steam range shown on the Temperature
and Steam Guide.
Iron spits water or
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Make sure iron has reached selected temperature before ironing.
leaks water from
Pre-heat iron l-112 to 2 minutes.
steam vents
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If the iron leaks when turned OFF or while DRY ironing,
make sure the DRY/FILL button (or slide control on some models)
is set to DRY/FILL position.
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Iron may have been overfilled. Turn iron off. Follow instructions for
emptying the water tank. Remove some of the water. Let iron cool,
then dry it off. Replug iron into electrical outlet and reheat.
After l-112 minutes, set to “Steam”. Follow “Using As a Steam Iron”
instructions.
NOTE:
Always set steam control to NO STEAM position unless unit
is ready for steam ironing.
N
OTE
:
For additional assistance please call the Iron Hotline:
l-800-597-5978
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