Sunbeam 3956 Instruction Manual page 6

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:
Set the steam adjustment control to "DRY/FILL"
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Fill the iron's water tank to its maximum fill line.
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Set the temperature selector knob to its highest setting. Heat iron for 2 minutes.
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Set the steam adjustment control to its highest setting.
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Steam for 2 minutes while directing the steam vents away from the ironing surface.
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Pass the iron on a damp cloth or a paper towel to clean.
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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).