User manual SUNBEAM 3938

[. . . ] Disconnect from the power supply and have the flatiron serviced by qualified service personnel. To avoid a circuit overload, to not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a I0-ampere cord should be used. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over, 3 . [. . . ] Selecting the Correct Fabric Setting When ironing, use the temperature and steam settings recommended for the type of fabric being ironed. If you are 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 maximum to minimum) allow approximately 5 minutes for the lower temperature to be reached. The following charts are designed to help you select the best setting and method for the fabric you plan to iron. Check garment labels and follow recommendations given by the manufacturer. For blended fabrics use the setting for the fabric in the blend requiring the lowest temperature, for example: 65% polyester, 35% COttOn fabric. 4 A Word on Water This iron is specially designed to use tap water. In areas of the country where the water is very hard, distilled water is recommended for your iron. If you'use distilled water in your iron, you should periodically use a tank of tap water to keep your iron properly conditioned. DO NOT use water passed through home water softening systems because such water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron. Using as a Dry Iron The iron can be used on the dry setting with or without water in the tank. l Slide top button to the no steam position and move the temperature control to the appropriate fabric setting. l It you are starting with a cool iron, let iron heat in the upright position on the heel rest. If the iron is already hot, be sure to cool or heat the iron to a suitable temperature for the fabric you are about to iron. Try it on an area 01 the garment where it will not show, such as a seam or facing. 5 When using as a steam iron be sure the temperature setting is within the STEAM range on the temperature selector to avoid spotting the garment. (See TO FILL THE WATER TANK instructions), l Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC electrical outlet. l After iron has reached desired temperature, remove from the heel rest and use. If the unit fails to steam after depressing the steam slide button, gently tap the soiepiate on the ironing surface. l `When steam ironing, if the temperature control setting is accidentally lowered, water may appear on the soleplate, indicating that iron temperature has dropped below steaming level. Rest the iron on its heel rest for 1 minute to allow it to reach temperature. if your iron starts losing its flow of steam and you wish to continue steam ironing, you may refill without cooling the iron, Unplug the iron, Follow the TO FILL THE WATER TANK instructions. Add water only to the maximum fill line to prevent overflow. Uslng as a Steam Iron To Fill the Water Tank Always unplug the iron before filling. [. . . ] Use only temperature settings in steam range shown on the Temperature and Steam Guide. leaks water from l If the iron leaks when turned DFF or while DRY ironing, steam vents make sure the steam control is set to NO STEAM Position, l Iron may have been overfilled. Note: For additional assistance please call the Iron Hotline l l-800-597-5978 Iron Storage l When you've finished ironing, turn the temperature guide to the MIN position and push down or slide the button to the OFF position. l Remove the cord from the outlet by grasping the plug rather than pulling the cord. [. . . ]