Sunbeam 4040-026 - Manual (Page 13)

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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 to maintain
the optima1 performance of your iron. The self-
cleaning feature will clean the water reservoir and
steam vents of accumulated minerals, dust and lint.
In general, clean the iron:
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if the steam vents clog up,
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once a month if you have hard water,
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. once every two months if you have soft water.
To use the self-cleaning feature:
1. Set the Steam Dial to ZERO and
the Fabric Select Dial to MIN.
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