Ironing Tips - Sunbeam 3982 User Manual

• Turn off and unplug the iron.
• Hold the iron over the sink and activate the self-cleaning feature by removing
the steam valve stem. Turn the variable steam dial to CLEAN. The valve will
"pop-up." Pull up to fully remove the steam valve.
• 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.
• Replace Steam valve. Before replacing, gently wipe the tip with a damp cloth to
clean. To replace, align CLEAN with the indicator mark. Push down and rotate
clockwise to DRY.
• 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 per the instructions.
NOTE: Do not pour water into the Steam valve hole.
• Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer's ironing instructions.
• Sort the articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric.
• You should first iron garments requiring low temperature (e.g., silks and synthetics)
to avoid damaging them with an iron that is too hot.
• 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 passes over the fabric. This will allow the steam
to penetrate the fabric while allowing the heat of the soleplate to dry out the moisture.
• To iron linens, turn garment inside out. Be careful not to use an iron that is too hot
because the lining may melt or stick to the 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 Ironing Guide on Page English-7 to select the best setting and method for
the fabric you plan to iron.
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