Sunbeam 3891 - Manual (Page 15)

Maintaining your 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: 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 optimal performance of your iron. The
cleaning feature will clean the water reservoir and
steam vents of accumulated minerals, dust and lint.
In general, clean the iron:
.
if the steam vents clog up,
.
once a month if you have hard water,
.
once every two months if you have soft water
To use the self-cleaning feature:
1. Make sure that the Steam control and the
Fabric Select dial are set to OFF.
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