Sunbeam 3956, Instruction Manual

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Self Cleaning Feature
(Some Models On/y)
THIS PROCEDURE CLEANSES THE IRON'S STEAM VENTS AND STEAM CHAMBER OF MANY MINERALS
THAT CAN CLOG YOUR IRON, REDUCING ITS STEAMING AND HEATING CAPABILITIES.
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Set variable steam slide to OFF position.
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Fill the iron’s water tank to its maximum level.
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Set the temperature se!ector knob to i!s highest setting.
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Allow the iron to heat for l-1/2 minutes.
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Turn off the iron and unplug.
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Hold the iron over the sink and activate the self-cleaning feature by sliding the variable steam
to the self-cleaning position. (Be careful not to touch hot surfaces.)
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Slowly rock the iron from side to side and front to back for 30 seconds. When rocking from front
to back, the nose of the iron should dip slightly below the rear of the iron to make certain water
is circulated completely through the iron.
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Return the variable steam knob to the OFF position.
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Empty the remaining water through the fill opening.
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Dry the soleplate with a towel.
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Plug in the iron, set the temperature selector to the highest setting and let the iron heat for
2 minutes to dry any water remaining inside the steam chamber.
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Cool the iron and store as per the instructions