Using your Sunbeam Iron
Before first use
Remove any adhesive stickers, covers or
cardboard sleeves from the soleplate.
Fill the water tank and empty the water.
This will rinse out any foreign particles
remaining in the water tank 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 and not detrimental
to the performance of the iron.
Filling the iron with water
Before filling the iron with water ensure
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.
Slowly pour water into the water inlet
until the maximum water level is reached.
Do not exceed the maximum water level
indicator. Push the water inlet cover firmly
to close.
NOTE:
The special soleplate design allows
you to use tap water with your iron without
affecting the steam performance. However
in very hard water areas, Sunbeam
recommends the use of distilled water, or
water which has been demineralised.
Do not fill the iron with fabric conditioner,
starches or any other solution as these will
damage the steam mechanism. Do not use
contaminated water.
Using your iron
1. Insert the plug into a 220-240 volt
power outlet and turn the power on.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the desired
setting by aligning the setting on the
dial with the temperature indicator.
The thermostat light (positioned on the
top of the handle) will illuminate to
indicate the iron is heating. When the
thermostat light goes out the iron has
reached the selected temperature and
is ready to iron.
NOTE:
When the temperature dial is
changed from a high setting to a lower
temperature setting during ironing, the
thermostat light will go out immediately
to indicate the iron is cooling. To ensure
that the iron has reached the selected
temperature and is not too hot, wait
until the thermostat light comes on
again and then goes out before ironing.
NOTE:
When steam ironing, ensure that the
temperature dial is set to any temperature
within the steam band and that the tank is
at least ¼ full of water.
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