2
3
1. Clean indicator light / Self-clean
button
2. Temperature indicator light
3. Iron handset
4. Steam trigger
5. Temperature control dial
6. Lock button
7. Unlock button
8. Removable water tank
9. Power switch (I/O)
10. Base station
11. Steam cord
12. Power cord
13. Cleaning tray
WARNING: Remove all packaging including
any soleplate protection before operating your
steam generator.
1. Wipe over the soleplate with a soft cloth.
2. Position the iron handset
e
on the base
station
a
, on your ironing board (if it is
large enough) or on a heat resistant and
secure surface at the same height as your
ironing board.
3. Before connecting your steam generator
to the mains supply, make sure your
supply voltage is the same as the one
indicated on your steam generator.
4. When you first use your steam generator,
there may be a slight odour and it may
smoke slightly for the first few minutes of
operation. This is quite normal and will
disappear.
IMPORTANT: On first use the water system
will need priming before the handset will
create steam. It is necessary to operate the
steam boost function a few times before the
unit will be ready to create steam. To operate
the steam boost function, double-click the
steam trigger
r
quickly a number of times
untill steam is produced.
CLEANING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR BEFORE
USE
Follow these simple steps to remove any
impurities or residues inside your steam
generator that may be left over from the
manufacturing process.
1. Follow the instructions under filling your
steam generator and fill the water tank
i
as described.
2. Empty the water tank to rinse out any
foreign particles then refill it.
3. Follow the instructions under steam
ironing. Set the temperature to the MAX
setting
t
.
4. Iron an old piece of cloth (cotton or
towels is ideal) for a few minutes. While
ironing, press the steam trigger
r
4 or
5 times. Upon first usage the pump will
need priming and you may need to hold
the steam trigger to pull water through
the system and create steam.
5. Any impurities will be flushed from your
iron by the steam and absorbed by the
cloth. Your iron is now ready for use.
FILLING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR
1. Remove the water tank
i
by holding the
handle and pulling the tank forwards from
the base station
a
.
2. Slide the water tank out.
3. Fill the water tank with cold tap water to
the MAX mark.
4. Slide the water tank back into the base
unit until it latches securely into place.
You should hear an audible click.
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Features of your Sunbeam Steam Generator
Before using for the first time
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