Sunbeam 3966 Iron User Manual


 
USING THE IRONS SPECIAL FEATURES
SPRAY MIST
®
FEATURE
The SPRAY MIST
®
feature is a powerful water spray mist that dampens the fabric to aid in
removing wrinkles from heavy fabrics and for setting creases.
To use the SPRAY MIST
®
Feature:
Press the SPRAY MIST
®
button firmly.
SHOT OF STEAM
®
FEATURE (select models only)
The SHOT OF STEAM
®
feature provides an extra burst of steam for deep penetration
of stubborn wrinkles. You can use this feature while Dry or Steam ironing, but the water
reservoir must be at least 1/4 full of water.
To use the SHOT OF STEAM
®
Feature:
Place the iron on top of the wrinkle and press the SHOT OF STEAM
®
button each time
you would like an extra burst of steam. The SHOT OF STEAM
®
feature may be used
continuously with just a short pause between shots.
VERTICAL STEAM (select models only)
The vertical steam feature allows your iron to function as a garment steamer.
T
IP
:
When using the vertical steam on clothing, hang the clothing on a clothes hanger
for best results. Hanging curtains and drapes may also be steamed.
To use Vertical Steam:
1. Make sure that the iron has heated up (2 minutes).
2. Hold the iron in a vertical position, with the iron close to but not touching the fabric
you want to steam.
3. With your other hand, pull the fabric tight.
4. Press the SHOT OF STEAM
®
button for approximately 3-second intervals as you move
the iron across the wrinkled area.
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of burns, keep your hand away from the area being steamed.
WARNING:
DO NOT steam garments while wearing them; this may result in injuries.
TIMED AUTO-OFF
(select models only)
After 30 minutes, the power indicator light will flash steadily. This indicates that the
iron is no longer heating.
To restart the iron, push button to restart. If you do NOT want to iron any longer
,
unplug the iron. Then turn the small Steam dial to Dry/O and the large
Fabric/Temperature dial to Off/O.
WARNING: Auto-Off is a safety feature and is not a recommended means for turning
your iron off. See “Caring for Your Iron After Use.