Sunbeam 3892, 3890, 3891 User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your iron, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
l Read all instructions before use.
l Use iron only for its intended use.
l To protect against risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
l The iron should always be turned to “OFF”
before plugging or unplugging from outlet.
Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet;
instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
l Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let
iron cool completely before putting away. Loop
cord loosely around iron when storing.
l Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet
when filling with water or emptying and when
not in use.
l Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if
the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid
the risk of electric shock,
iron. Take it to an authorized service center for
examination and/or repair. Incorrect reassembly
can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron
is used.
do not disassemble the
l Close supervision is necessary for any appliance
Do
rtot
being used by or near children.
leave
iron unattended while connected or on an
ironing board.
l Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts,
hot water or steam. Use caution when you turn
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a steam iron upside down
there may be hot
water in the reservoir.
l If the iron is not operating normally, disconnect
from the power supply and have the iron
serviced by an authorized service center.
l Your Sunbeam iron is designed to rest on the
heel rest.
not set the iron on an unprotected surface, even
if it is on its heel rest.
Special instructions
l This is a 1200 watt appliance.” To avoid a
circuit overload,
wattage appliance on the same circuit.
l If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a
lo-ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for
less amperage may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be
pulled or tripped over.
For products purchased in the United States
and Canada only
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug fits a polarized outlet only one
way; if the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician.
safety feature.
Do not leave the iron unattended. Do
do not operate another high
Do not attempt to defeat this
“In Mexico, the iron runs at 127 volts, 1350 watts. If an
extension cord is necessary, a 13-ampere cord should be used.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Table of contents
Welcome ...................................
Learning about your iron ........................
Filling the water reservoir ................... .5
Ironing.. ...................................... .
Dry ironing ................................
Steam ironing .............................
Using the iron’s special features .................
Spray Mist ...............................
Shot of Steam (model 3892 only)
Vertical steam (model 3892 only) .............
Patented Motion Smart’” Auto-Off
(models 3891 and 3892 only) .................
Caring for your iron after use
Turning off your iron ........................
Storing your iron ..........................
Maintaining your iron..........................
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Cleaning the soleplate ......................
Using the self-cleaning feature ...............
Ironing tips and guide .........................
Ironing tips ...............................
Ironing guide ..............................
One-year limited warranty......................
How to obtain warranty service ..............
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sunbeam iron!
Sunbeam has designed your iron to provide the
utmost in quality, ease of use and convenience.
Sunbeam offers you an iron to fit your lifestyle:
& Go” iron, model 3890 - Less time...less
Touch
effort. You may be in a hurry, but your clothing
won’t look like it. The Touch
for those quick touch-ups so that your clothes will
look neat and pressed, even when you are in a rush.
Safety Glide” iron, model
worry about, it is equipped with the patented Motion
Smar?
Auto-Off and Tip-Resistant’” heel rest.
3891 -
& Gd” iron is ready
One less thing to
Breezen iron, model 3892 - The
ready when you are and will provide professional
results, in a breeze.
These Sunbeam” irons offer the following features:
Spray
Mist@ -
dampen fabrics for creases or to remove
wrinkles from heavy fabrics.
Non-stick surface - Prevents starch residue and
fabrics from sticking to the bottom, making the
iron easier to clean.
PasP steam - Provides just the right
One
amount of steam to remove wrinkles with one
pass of the iron.
360” tangle-free cord
off of the fabric and out of your way, whether
you are right or left banded.
Self-cleaning
can reduce the life of your iron.
Large water fill hole
water reservoir faster while reducing water
spills and drips.
Provides a fine mist of water to
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Prevents mineral build up that
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Allows you to fill the
BreezeTY
Keeps the power cord
iron is
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Accepts tap water
keeping distilled water on band for ironing.
Comfortable ergonomic handle - Provides a more
comfortable grip and easy handling.
Patented Motion Smart”” Auto-Off (models 3891 and
3892 only) - Automatically
it is not moved after
position or after 30 seconds in the ironing
position.
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Power Indicator light - Lights steadily to let
you know the iron is plugged in; blinks to let
you know that the patented Motion
Auto-Off has activated; and is unlit when
iron is unplugged.
lip-Resistant” heel rest - Reduces risk of
accidental tipping of the iron from the upright
position; rubber feet on heel rest add stability.
Vertical steam (model 3892 only) - Functions like
a garment steamer to
hung garments or drapes.
longer power cord (model 3892 only) - Provides
12 feet of power cord to give you added
flexibility when ironing.
Eliminates the necessity of
turns
the
iron
off if
15 minutes in the upright
SmarP
the
remove
wrinkles from
Shot of Steam (model 3892 only) - Offers a
powerful burst of steam for removing stubborn
wrinkles.
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Learning about your iron
1.
Spray Mist release
Sliding water reservoir cover
2.
Water fill hole
3.
Shot of
4.
5.
Spray Mist button
6.
Steam control
Power Indicator light
7.
8.
Patented Motion
blinking light (models 3891 and 3892 only)
9.
Comfortable, ergonomic grip
360” tangle-free swivel cord
10.
Tip-Resistant’” heel rest with rubber feet
11.
Cord wrap
12.
Fabric Select dial
13.
14.
Non-stick soleplate
15.
lo-ounce, see-through water reservoir
Steam@
6-s.
button (model 3892 only)
Smar?
Auto-Off indicator
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Filling the water reservoir
You must fill the water reservoir with water to use
the Spray Mist and Shot of Steam features and to
get steam out of your iron.
Tip: Sunbeam tests each iron at the factory to
ensure that they function correctly. The test may
leave a small, harmless amount
water reservoir.
Before you fill the water reservoir, please consider
the following:
While this iron was designed for use with tap
water, very hard water will reduce the performance
of the iron. If your water is very hard, Sunbeam
recommends that you use tap water the first time,
then consider using demineralized or distilled
water for subsequent use. You should use tap
water once a month, however, to maintain the
iron’s optimal steam performance.
Do not use water that has passed through a home
water softening system. This type of water contains
minerals that will decrease the performance and
shorten the life of your iron. Use demineralized or
distilled water, instead.
of water within the
Important:
control and the Fabric Select dial to OFF.
When not ironing, always set the Steam
To fill the water reservoir:
1.
Make sure the iron is unplugged and that both
the Fabric Select dial and the Steam control are
set to OFF.
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2.
Slide the water reservoir cover open and hold
the iron at an angle.
3.
Fill the water reservoir with tap water until it
reaches the maximum fill level (10 ounces).
WARNING; 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.
4.
Close the water reservoir cover.
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Ironing
Dry ironing
1.
Make sure that the Steam control is set to OFF.
2.
Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.
The Power Indicator will light.
3.
Turn the Fabric Select dial to the Dry ironing
fabric setting you desire (Silk or Synthetics) and
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.
Tip: Refer to the Ironing guide on page 16 for
the recommended setting for your fabric.
Steam ironing
Follow the instructions for “Filling the water
reservoir” on page 5.
Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.
The Power Indicator will light.
Turn the Fabric Select dial to the Steam ironing
fabric setting you desire (Linen, Cotton or
Wool) and 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.
Tip: Refer to the Ironing guide on page 16 for
the recommended setting for your fabric.
After the iron has heated (2 minutes), turn the
Steam control to ON.
Using the iron’s special features
Spray
The Spray Mist’ feature dampens the fabric to aid
in removing wrinkles from heavy fabrics and for
setting creases.
To use the Spray
Shot of
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
To use the Shot of
1.
2.
Mist@
Mist@
feature:
Press the Spray Mist button firmly.
Steam@
l/4 full of water.
Press the Shot of Steam button several times to
prime the pump.
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.
(model 3892 only)
Steam@
feature:
Vertical steam (model 3892
only)
The vertical steam feature allows your iron to
function as a garment steamer.
Tip:
When
using the vertical steam on clothing,
hang the clothing on a clothes banger for best
results.
Hanging
curtains and drapes may also
be steamed.
To use the vertical steam:
Make sure that the iron has heated up
(2 minutes).
Hold the iron in a vertical position, with the
iron close to but not touching the fabric you
want to steam.
With your other hand, pull the fabric tight.
Press the Shot of Steam’ button at 2-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 NUTsteam garments while wearing
them; this may result in injuries.
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