Sunbeam 4211-099 - Manual (Page 3)

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T O F ILL THE W ATER R ESERVOIR
1. Make sure the iron is unplugged. Set the Steam Lever to O /Off (Dry) and the
Fabric Select Dial to OFF.
2. Lift the Water Fill Hole Cover.
3. Fill water cup with water. Pour water into iron water reservoir. Do not fill water
reservoir beyond maximum fill level.
W ARNING : To prevent the risk of burns, be careful when filling a hot iron with water.
Hot metal parts, hot water and steam can cause injuries.
D RY I RONING
1. Make sure the Steam Lever is turned to the O /Off (Dry) setting.
2. Plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet.
3. Turn the large Fabric Select Dial to the fabric setting you desire (Silk or Synthetics).
Allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes. While the iron is heating, make sure it is sitting
on its heel rest on a stable, protected surface.
N OTE : While the Steam Lever is turned to the O /Off (Dry) setting, you may still use
the SHOT OF STEAM ® or SPRAY MIST ® feature. Please make sure the water reservoir
is 1/4 full of water.
T IP : Refer to the Ironing Guide (on Page 8) for the recommended setting for your fabric.
S TEAM I RONING
1. Follow the instructions for “Filling the Water Reservoir”.
2. Plug the cord into a 120-Volt AC outlet.
3. Turn the large Fabric Select Dial to the fabric setting you desire (Synthetic, Silk, Linen,
Cotton or Wool). Allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes. While the iron is heating,
make sure it is sitting on its heel rest on a stable, protected surface.
4. Allow the iron to heat for 2 minutes, and then turn the Steam lever to the
appropriate setting.
T IP : Refer to the Ironing Guide (on Page 8) for the recommended setting for your fabric.
I MPORTANT : When not ironing, always set the Steam Lever to O /Off (Dry) and the
Fabric Select Dial to OFF.
U SING THE I RON ’ S S PECIAL F EATURES
S PRAY M IST ® F EATURE
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.
S HOT OF S TEAM
® F EATURE
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.
V ERTICAL S TEAM (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.
P ATENTED M OTION S MART ® A UTO -O FF F EATURE
When the iron is plugged in, the Power Indicator will light steadily, indicating that there
is power to the iron.
If you leave the iron:
• in a horizontal position without moving it, or accidentally tip the iron over, it will
automatically stop heating after 30 seconds. The Power Indicator will blink to let you
know that the iron has stopped heating.
• in a vertical position (on its heel rest) without moving it, the iron will automatically
turn off after 15 minutes. The Power Indicator will blink to let you know that the iron
has stopped heating.
I MPORTANT : The Power Indicator will continue to blink until the iron is unplugged
or reset.
To reset the iron:
Move the iron back and forth and allow it to reheat for 2 minutes. The indicator will stop
blinking and the iron will start heating again.
WARNING: The patented MOTION SMART ® Auto-Off is a safety feature, not a
recommended means for turning your iron off. See “Caring for Your Iron After Use”
(on Page 6) for information on turning off your iron and storing it safely between use.
A NTI -C ALCIUM S YSTEM (Select Models Only)
The Anti-Calcium System is a permanent system located inside the water reservoir.
This system removes calcium from the water and reduces calcium build-up on the soleplate.