Sunbeam SR8700 Instruction Booklet page 5

Thermostat light
The thermostat light illuminates to
indicate that the iron sole plate is heating,
and goes out when it has reached the
temperature selected on the temperature
dial. The thermostat light cycles on and
off during ironing as the iron sole plate
maintains the selected temperature.
Steam Trigger
Press and hold the steam release trigger
to produce a constant stream of high-
powered steam to reduce your ironing time
and effort. Steam will not be emitted from
the iron when the steam release trigger is
not depressed.
Lock & Carry Release
When the iron is locked into the steam
generator base the release lever on the
base of the iron can be depressed to
release the iron.
Variable temperature dial
The variable temperature dial adjusts
the temperature of the iron sole plate,
allowing you to select the desired
temperature for each garment.
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