IRONING TIPS
• Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer's ironing instructions.
• Sort the articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric.
• Garments requiring low temperature and steam should be ironed first to avoid damaging
garments with a too-hot iron.
• If you are unsure of the fabric content of the garment, test a small area such as a seam or facing
before ironing a visible area. Start with a low temperature and gradually increase the heat to
find the best setting.
• When changing the temperature from a high setting to a low setting, allow approximately
5 minutes for the lower temperature to be reached.
• When steam ironing, use long slow glides. This will allow the steam to penetrate the fabric while
it allows the heat of the soleplate to dry out the moisture.
• To iron linens, turn garment inside out. Be careful not to use a too-hot iron as lining may melt or
stick to soleplate.
• To iron zippers, use an ironing cloth or make sure the zipper is closed and iron over the flap.
Never iron directly over an unprotected zipper.
• Use the following chart to select the best setting and method for the fabric you plan to iron.
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Maintenance
Other than the recommended instructions in this pamphlet, no further maintenance is necessary.
However, following is a list of frequently asked questions and their resolutions. If for any reason
your iron continues to exhibit one of these symptoms, or requires repair for another reason, send
it to the Sunbeam Appliance Service Center or call our Consumer Hot Line 1-800-597-5978.
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SYMPTOM
RESOLUTION
Iron emits an odor
• Iron gives off an odor when turned on for the first time.
Allow ten minutes for odor to disappear.
Iron does not heat
• Iron should be plugged into a 120 volt, AC electrical
outlet only.
• The temperature dial must be set at the desired temperature.
• The auto shut-off feature may have been activated
(Some Models
Only)
. Move the iron back and forth to restart.
Iron does not steam
• The water tank may be empty. Turn steam valve to DRY
and add water.
• Allow iron to heat, then set the steam dial to one of the steam
settings. Use temperature settings within the steam band.
• There may be an obstruction. Remove steam valve by turning
it to CLEAN. Replace and set the steam dial to one of the
steam settings.
SHOT OF STEAM
®
feature • The water tank must be at least 1/4 full.
• Temperature must be set to steam position.
• Iron should be in the horizontal position.
• Prime pump briefly.
• Allow a short pause between shots.
• Be sure to fully depress the SHOT OF STEAM
®
button.
SPRAY MIST
®
feature
• The water tank must be at least 1/4 full.
does not work
Iron is leaking
• The variable steam dial must be set on DRY until the iron is hot
• The temperature setting is too low to produce steam
(See Ironing Guide)
Cord will not pull out
• Pull cord firmly to unwind.
• Press winding button to reset device, then pull cord.
Cord does not retract
• Pull out the cord once and wind cord evenly on the reel.
does not work
