Sunbeam 3966 Iron User Manual


 
MAINTAINING YOUR CLASSIC IRON
CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE
Clean the soleplate if starch or other residue accumulate.
To clean the Soleplate:
1.Allow the iron to cool and then wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.
WARNING: DO NOT use abrasive cleansers, scouring pads or vinegar to clean
the soleplate. This will damage the finish.
2.Run the iron over an all-cotton cloth to remove any residue.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING FEATURE
You should use the Self-Cleaning feature once a month to maintain the optimal
performance of your iron.
To use the Self-Cleaning feature:
1.Move the Steam Lever back and forth from
O
/Off (Dry) several times to remove debris
and minerals from the Steam Valve. This keeps water flowing into the steam chamber.
2.Fill the water reservoir with tap water to the MAX line.
3.Set the Fabric Select Slide to LINEN.
4.Plug the iron into a power outlet and allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes.
5.Turn the Fabric Select Slide to MIN and unplug the iron.
6.Hold the iron over a sink in a horizontal position.
WARNING: Be careful not to touch the iron’s hot surfaces.
7.Press the self-clean button and hold. Water will begin dripping from the steam
vents. To make sure that all of the water is removed from the tank, slowly rock the
iron side to side and front to back for 30 seconds. When rocking the iron, dip the
nose of the iron slightly below the rear of the iron to make certain the water
circulates completely. Release self-clean button after one minute.
8.
Turn the iron upside down and allow the remaining water to flow out of the fill hole.
9.Dry the soleplate with a towel.
10.Plug in the iron and set the Fabric Select Slide to Linen. Let the iron heat
for 2 minutes to dry out the iron completely.
11.Set the Fabric Select Slide to MIN, unplug the iron and allow it to cool.