4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. 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 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 contact your nearest authorized Sunbeam distributor. 10. Your Sunbeam Iron is designed to rest on the heel. Do not leave Do not set the iron on an unprotected surface, even if it is on 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 10-ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. the cord so that it cannot be pulled or A B C E G H FD L K IJ M 32 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR SUNBEAM ® STEAM/SPRAY/DRY IRON A. VARIABLE STEAM DIAL – Adjust steam level for different ironing needs. (Refer to Ironing Guide for recommended settings). B. STEAM VALVE (Connected to the Variable Steam Dial) – Removable to minimize scale build up. C. STEAM INDICATOR MARK D. AUTO-OFF INDICATOR – Red Lens / Light E. TEMPERATURE DIAL – Controls heat output of iron. Adjust dial according to ironing needs. For Steam Ironing set dial to red Steam Band. F. HEATER STATUS LIGHT – Indicates On/Off status of soleplate G. TEMPERATURE INDICATOR MARK H. RESERVOIR WINDOW I. NON-STICK SOLEPLATE – Has full-length button grooves for added convenience when ironing shirts and blouses. J. SLIDING WATER RESERVOIR COVER – Prevents dust and foreign matter from entering the water tank; stops any water spillage during ironing. K. SPRAY MIST ®NOZZLE L. SPRAY MIST ® BUTTON – Provides a fine spray mist for spot dampening. M. SHOT OF STEAM ® BUTTON – Provides a powerful burst of steam for maximum steam power. • SAFETY SMART ® AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF – Shuts off if iron is unmoved for 15 minutes in the upright position or 30 seconds position. BEFORE THE FIRST USE • When turned on for the first time, your new iron may give off a slight odor for up to ten minutes. This is due to the initial heating of the materials used. It is safe, not detrimental to the performance of the product, and will not recur. • Prior to first use, clean steam vents using the SHOT OF STEAM ® feature. After cleaning vents, run iron over an all-cotton cloth to remove any residue. • When not ironing, always have steam dial turned to “0” No steam . INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE DRY IRONING • Plug the cord into a 230 volt AC outlet. On units with automatic shut-off, the auto off light will iluminate. • Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting (refer to Ironing Guide for recommended settings) . While iron is heating, place iron on heel rest on a stable, protected surface. • Set the steam dial on ( ) to prevent steam flow if water is in the tank. STEAM IRONING • Make sure the plug is removed from the wall socket before filling the iron with water. • Turn the steam dial to no steam icon area. • Place the iron on its heel and open the water reservoir cover. Pour water slowly into the water reservoir. Fill up to the maximum water level. To prevent the risk of burns, use caution when filling a hot iron with water. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Push firmly to close the cover. NOTE: Tap water may be used due to the special design of this iron. However, in areas with very hard water, distilled or demineralized water is recommended. • Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the iron to heat for approximately 2 minutes before ironing. on heel rest on a stable, protected surface. • Adjust Steam Dial to desired level of steaming. SHOT OF STEAM ® FEATURE • The SHOT OF STEAM ® feature provides an extra burst of steam of stubborn wrinkles. The SHOT OF ® feature can be used with dry or steam ironing provided the tank is Dial is set within the steam band. • Allow the iron to heat • Press the SHOT ® button several times • Pump SHOT OF STEAM ® button another three to four times in order to clean the unit. The SHOT OF STEAM ® feature is now ready for use. The SHOT OF STEAM ® feature can be used continously with just a short pause between shots. The SHOT OF STEAM ® feature is most effective with the iron held in a horizontal position just above the fabric being ironed. • If the tank runs dry, unplug the iron and refill ...