Instruction Manual CLASSIC IRON * v Manuel d'lnstructions FER h REPASSER CLASSIQUE * v Manual de lnstrucciones PLANCUA CthlCA * v Manual de Instrug6es FERRO CtihSlCO When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 1. Use iron only for its intended use. 2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other iiquids. 3. The iron should always be turned to "OFF" before plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect. 4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing. 5. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use. 6. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Take it to a qualified serviceman for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used. 7. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board. 8. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down -there may be hot water in the reservoir. 9. If the flatiron is not operating normally, disconnect from the power supply and have the flatiron serviced by qualified service personnel. 10. Your Sunbeam@ Iron is designed to rest on the heel rest. Do not leave the iron unattended. Do not set the iron on an unprotected surface, even if it is on its heel rest. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. This is a 1200 Watt appliance? To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit. 2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a lo-ampere" cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarized outlet only one way; if the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. *In Mexico, the iron runs at 127 Volts, 1340 Watts. If an extension cord is necessary, a 13 ampere cord should be used FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S. AND CANADA ONLY: SPRAY MIST@ MODELS ONLY 10 9 1. Centered FLEXcordTM 2. Fabric and Steam Setting Guide 3. Heel Rest 4. Auto-Off Signal Light (Some Models On/y) 5. Off and Temperature Selector 6. Non-Stick Soleplate (Some Models Only) 7. Dry/Fill Steam Button or Variable Steam Adjustment Guide 8. Water Window 9. 29 Steam Vents 10. Full Length Button Groove 11. Water Fill Opening 12. Thumb Rest DRY FILL Steam & Dry Feature When using as a steam iron, press down or slide the button (depending on the model of your iron) to the STEAM position. If using the iron as a dry iron, or filling the iron with water for steam ironing, press down or slide the button to the DRY/FILL position. Spray Mist Feature (Some Mode/s On/y) Press spray button to spray water in a fine mist to dampen fabric for removal of tough wrinkles. Variable Steam Feature (Some Models Only) When steam ironing, move the variable steam slide to one of the steam areas: C$ GENTLE steam for lightweight and delicate fabrics such as polyester and silk, at low temperatures. FULL steam for medium weight fabrics such as wools and cotton blends. ULTRA steam for heavy fabrics such as cotton and linen at high temperatures. && Jv &~~($ Safety Smart" Auto-Off Feature (Some Models Only) When the iron is plugged into a 120 volt, AC electrical outlet, the steady red signal light signals the iron is on or is ready to be turned on. If the iron is left standing on the heel rest for 15 minutes, the iron will stop heating. The signal light flashes to indicate auto shut-off and will continue flashing until the iron is either restarted or unplugged. If the iron is left in the ironing position, the iron switches to the Auto-Off mode in 30 seconds. Again, the signal light flashes to indicate auto shut-off and will continue flashing until the iron is either restarted or unplugged. TO RESTART IRON: To restart the iron after it has shut itself off, select DRY/FILL; then move the iron back and forth in the ironing position until the signal light changes from flashing to steady. Make sure the slide control is set at the desired temperature and allow 3 minutes for the soleplate to get to the selected temperature before selecting steam level. CAUTION: 00 NOT USE THE AUTO SHUT-OFF FEATURE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR TURNING OFF AND UNPLUGGING THE IRON WHEN NOT IN USE. 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. l Set variable steam slide to OFF position. Fill the iron's water tank to its maximum level. Set the temperature se!ector knob to i!s highest setting. Allow the iron to heat for l-1/2 minutes. Turn off the iron and unplug. 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.) 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. Return the variable steam knob to the OFF position. Empty the remaining water through the fill opening. Dry the soleplate with a towel. 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. Cool the iron and store as per the instructions l l l l l l l l l l l To ensure no stain is transferred to the fabric the first time you use your iron, it is advisable to flush the soleplate steam vents to remove any residue from the manufacturing process. To do this: l l l l l l Set the steam adjustment control to "DRY/FILL" Fill the iron's water tank to its maximum fill line. Set the temperature selector knob to its highest setting. Heat iron for 2 minutes. Set the steam adjustment control to its highest setting. Steam for 2 minutes while directing the steam vents away from the ironing surface. Pass the iron on a damp cloth or a paper towel to clean. When ironing, use the fabric temperature and steam settings recommended for the type of fabric being ironed. Garments requiring low temperature and steam should be ironed first. This will help avoid damaging garments with an iron that is too hot. If you are not sure of the fabric content of the garment, start with a low heat and steam setting and test the iron on an area of the garment where it will not show, such as a seam or facing. Gradually increase the heat and steam settings until wrinkles are removed without damaging the fabric. When changing the temperature from a high setting to a lower setting (EXAMPLE: Temperature selector is moved from "LINEN" to "POLYESTER" and the variable steam slide is moved from ULTRA steam to GENTLE steam) allow approximately 5 minutes for the lower temperature to be reached. The following charts are designed to help you select the best setting andmethod for the fabric you plan to iron. Check garment labels and follow recommendations given by the fabric manufacturer. For blended fabrics use the setting for the fabric in the blend requiring the lowest temperature. For example: 65% polyester 35% cotton fabric. Iron this fabric at the "POLYESTER" setting (and GENTLE steam on models with variable steam). I Acetate-Nylon Acrylic-Silks Polyester Wools Cottons Linens Dry Steam Dry Steam Dry Steam Drv Steam Dry Steam Dry Steam Dry iron on wrong side while damp. Dry iron on wrong side while damp. Acrylic fabrics may be steam ironed at steam settings if fabric manufacturer directs. Dry iron while fabric is damp or use spray as you iron. Iron rayon fabrics on the wrong side. Steam iron as fabric manufacturer directs, Steam iron on wrona side or use bressina cloth on riaht side. Steam iron while damp or use spray as you iron. Iron dark fabrics on wrong side to avoid shine. Steam iron while damp or use spray as you iron. Iron each section until entirely dry. Iron dark fabrics on the wrong side and table linens on right side. Fabric Acetate-Nylon Acrylic-Silks Polyester Steam Guide DRY 1 GENTLE I Ironing Recommendations Dry iron on wrong side while damp. Dry iron on wrong side while damp. Steam iron while fabric is damp or use spray as you iron. Iron rayon fabrics inside out. Steam iron as manufacturer directs. Steam iron inside out or use pressing cloth on right side. Steam iron while damp or use spray as you iron. Iron dark fabrics inside out to avoid shine. Steam iron while damp or use spray as you iron. Iron each section until entirely dry. Iron dark fabrics inside out and table linens on right side. 4b Wools Cottons ULTRA Linens 444kJ FULL +e A WORD ON WATER This iron is specially designed to use tap water. In areas of the country where the water is very hard, distilled water is recommended for your iron. If you use distilled water in your iron, you should periodically use a tank of tap water to keep your iron properly conditioned. DO NOT use water passed through home water softening systems because such water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron. USING As A DRY IRON The iron can be used on the dry setting with or without water in the tank. Avoid having the tank too full of water while dry ironing. l Slide the temperature control to OFF before plugging the cord into a 120 volt, AC electrical outlet. l Push down or slide button to the DRY/FILL position. Move the temperature control to the appropriate fabric setting. l If you are starting with a cool iron, let iron heat in the upright position on the heel rest. If the iron is already hot, be sure to cool or heat the iron to a suitable temperature for the fabric you are about to iron. Try it on an area of the garment where it will not show, such as a seam or facing. USING AS A STEAM IRON When using as a steam iron, be sure the temperature setting is within the STEAM range on the temperature selector to avoid water spotting on garment. l Slide the temperature control to OFF. Push down or slide button to the DRY/FILL position. Fill the iron with water. (See TO FILL THE WATER TANK instructions.) l Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC electrical outlet. l Move the temperature control to the appropriate fabric setting. Allow 2 minutes for the iron to reach the desired temperature. l After iron has reached desired temperature, push down or slide button to the STEAM position. If the unit fails to steam after depressing the steam slide button, gently tap the soleplate on the ironing surface. This will aid in starting the steaming action. l When steam ironing, if the temperature control setting is accidentally lowered, water may appear on the soleplate, indicating that iron temperature has dropped below steaming level. If this should occur, select DRY/FILL setting. Then, reset temperature control to desired level. Rest the iron on its heel rest for 1 minute to allow it to reach temperature. If your iron starts losing its flow of steam and you wish to continue steam ironing, you may refill without cooling the iron, Turn the iron off. Follow the TO FILL THE WATER TANK instructions. Add water only to the maximum fill line to prevent overflow. To FILL THE WATER TANK Always unplug the iron before filling. Push down or slide the button to the DRY/FILL position. The water fill opening is located underneath the spill-proof cap. Hold the iron with the cap open and fill to maximum fill line. Replace the spill-proof cap on the iron. Be sure the cap is fully seated by applying slight downward pressure. Wipe the exterior of the unit to dry off any spillage. To Empty THE WATER TANK Models with Spray Mist@ Push down or slide button to the DRY/FILL position. Slide the temperature selector to the OFF position. Unplug the iron from the electrical outlet. Open the spill-proof cap. Holding the iron over the sink, point the iron handle down and hold in that position until water stops flowing out of the fill opening. Shake the iron gently to loosen trapped water drops The heat of the iron will dry the inside of the iron. Let the iron cool on its heel rest. IMPORTANT: SUNBEAM DOES NOT RECOMMEND STORING THE IRON WITH WATER IN THE TANK. CARING FOR YOUR SUNBEAMS@ IRON 1. Avoid ironing over snaps, zippers, rivets on jeans etc., as they wil ...